The two-day Masala Family Festival held on May 26-27, 2012 at the Expo Center in Karachi saw a record attendance, with approximately three female visitors for every one male visitor. It featured the largest food court ever at the venue, with over 60 varieties of cuisine available. Interactive cooking demonstrations and meet-and-greets with celebrity chefs were very popular. The extensive kids' area was the largest ever established at that venue. The event generated economic activity across 27+ related industries and promoted local brands. Extensive pre-event promotion occurred across TV, radio, print, online and outdoor channels.