Sunburn: Goa readies for biggest party of the year

Preparations are on to set up stages, stalls and also Goan Village, which is a concept floated for the first time
The main stage for the event is almost ready.
The main stage for the event is almost ready. Pic courtesy: Augusto Rodrigues

Augusto Rodrigues

Sunburn is all set to take Goa's party mood one notch higher and allow people to let their hair down as the year comes to an end.

This year, the event to be held from December 28 to 30 is designed in such a way so as to have the Goan Village, which is a new concept for the first time.

The Goan Village at Sunburn is designed in a space within a 50-metre radius that has a few stalls selling some handicrafts and snacks, a big bar and a small stage that will presumably have some artists from Goa performing.

The Sunburn Goa Village is spread over a 50-metre radius with a small stage, few flea, food and alcohol stalls.
The Sunburn Goa Village is spread over a 50-metre radius with a small stage, few flea, food and alcohol stalls.Pic courtesy: Augusto Rodrigues

With finishing touches being given, there were hundreds of labourers, security men and police personnel all around the area with some sniffer dogs also in service.

A giant wheel was being put together in the background and a lot of emphasis was on the various stalls, most advertising alcohol, around the main stage.

Another stage being set up by workers within the enclosure.
Another stage being set up by workers within the enclosure. Pic courtesy: Augusto Rodrigues

“Goa has a vast repertoire of local talent who need the right exposure, and the dedicated stage will create that opportunity alongside celebrated global artists," read a press note which was silent on which Goan artists will be performing at the event.

From amongst the stalls selling food presumed to be Goan, the stall selling omelettes was closest to what Goans would fill comfortable standing around and waiting to devour.

Wide-angle view of what still needs to be completed.
Wide-angle view of what still needs to be completed.Pic courtesy: Augusto Rodrigues

Work was going around the main stage with different alcohol companies setting up their stalls and heavy cranes used to finish work on the main stage. Apart from the main stage and the stage at the Goan Village, labourers were seen giving finishing touches to another stage.

No mobile toilets could be seen in the enclosed areas or anywhere near the Goan village. Bins were being placed around during an evening visit to the site.

A police post.
A police post. Pic courtesy: Augusto Rodrigues

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