“It's not only Christians, but Bengalis, Gujaratis, Chinese and of course Muslims who spend these final days of the year like one family. Bow Barracks epitomises the India we all cherish,” added Lobo.
Not far from there Bow Barracks is the fashionable Park Street, for long the epicentre of Christmas festivities in the city.
Variously known as “Food Street” for the landmark dining hubs and “The Street that Never Sleeps” for its bustling night spots, the mansion-lined street that oozes a British era charm is lit up and decorated.
The Kolkata Christmas Festival, a state government initiative, has added charm to the Christmas festivities in the city.
The four-day event inaugurated by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Dec 16 features dances, musical performances, Christmas carols, cooking competitions and a vintage car rally has been such a big hit that the government is mulling to extend the carnival till new year's eve.
