Of all the lessons that the past year has taught us, focus on a mindful, sustainable lifestyle is perhaps the most valuable. And this extends to not just our own life choices, but also communities existing around us. Take for instance, the adivasi community residing in Aarey Colony. Their livelihoods are constantly influenced by the way the rest of the city lives, with urbanisation leading to the loss of the unique green cover and impacting the tribal communities, who are dependent on the forest. And, a pre-Holi community-driven event — organised by the student-led NGO NaturalisT Foundation, along with Youth for Aarey and Yhi Hirkarni — this weekend, aims to not just ring in the festivities in a different way, but also spread awareness about living in harmony with the environment.

Manisha Kisan Dhinde will conduct the event