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The '''''Goa Sand Art Festival''''' is a three-day festival held at Candolim beach, which is one of the pristine beaches in [[Goa]].
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==GSAF 2009==
[[Goa]] is one of the most attractive [[tourist destination]]s in [[India]]. Sun-kissed beaches, warm friendly people, and loads of attractive places to visit and experience draw scores of [[tourist]]s to Goa in any given year. The one-of-a-kind event, the '''Goa Sand Art Festival''' is one of these attractions, held in Goa each year in association with [[Goa Tourism]]. The festival lasts three days, and is held at one of Goa’s pristine [[beach]]es.


The Goa Sand Art Festival 2009 was the year of its inception. The theme for 2009 was [[Global warming|Global Warming]] which was conveyed through six different [[sand sculpture]]s. Each sand sculpture was like a campaign which highlighted the theme.
The objective of Goa Sand Art Festival is to create awareness about a particular issue, provide a platform for the students and upcoming artists to showcase their talent and also encourage this form of art.


About GSAF 2009:
==GSAF 2010==
The highlight for GSAF 2010 was a [[theme park]] depicting [[wildlife conservation]]. Around 3 days prior to the main festival, the students and the artists from Mumbai, Pune and Goa began work on their creations, creating a unique theme park with different [[endangered species]] made completely out of sand.


== GSAF 2011 ==
The Goa Sand Art Festival 2009 was the year of its inception. The theme for 2009 was [[Global warming|Global Warming]] which was conveyed through six different [[sand sculpture]]s. Around 12 upcoming artists from [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]] and Goa participated in the festival. Each sand sculpture was like a campaign which highlighted the theme.


The theme for Goa Sand Art Festival 2011 was '''[[“Marine Life – Unseen Treasures under Water”]]'''. People can witness some breath taking sand sculptures depicting the theme. In addition to other artists, this year Goa Sand Art Festival will feature one of the World Renowned Sand Sculptors from UK, '''[[Simon Smith-The Sand Wizard]]'''. A master of his trade, Simon's work of art have been commissioned and admired across the globe.
The main attraction of the Goa Sand Art Festival 2009 was a sculpture of ‘Mother Earth’ which was beautifully sculpted by the entire team. The sculpture of ‘Mother Earth’ was an 18-feet long [[pregnant]] woman lying on the beach with her hands around her unborn child. The concept was: her belly symbolized our planet which needs a lot of attention and care.


The main three day of the festival will showcase different Sand Art Forms like Sand Sculptures, Sand Dance and Sand Drawings. Those interested can also attend free workshop on Sand Art. Everyone are invited to try their hands on Sand Sculpting/Drawing/Writing Messages on sand or just playing with sand at the designated practice pit. This is not for competing with each other but for the love of art.
The three day festival attracted over 1,000 people including many passersby’s and tourists. Many also came with their families, especially children, to see the festival.

The artists will start work on their creations from Dec 10 onwards and the festival was open to the public from Dec 16 – Dec 18, 2011. Entry is free and all are welcome to enjoy this most eco-friendly form of art.
About GSAF 2010:

The highlight for this year’s festival is a [[theme park]] depicting [[Wildlife]] [[Conservation]]. Around 3 days prior to the main festival, the students and the artists from Mumbai, Pune and Goa will start work on their creations. You can look forward to seeing a unique theme park with different [[endangered species]]: made completely out of sand! The theme park will be open to public for three main days of the festival, from Friday, 17 Dec – Sunday, 19 Dec 2010 at [[Candolim Beach]]. Entry is free to the public and all are welcome to enjoy this one-of-a-kind genre of art.


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== External links ==
== External links ==
Facebook page [http://www.facebook.com/goasandartfestival]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160201031837/https://www.facebook.com/goasandartfestival Facebook page]
Official Website [http://www.goasandartfestival.com]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120314214309/http://www.goasandartfestival.com/ Official Website] as of 2012

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Latest revision as of 05:03, 25 November 2021

The Goa Sand Art Festival is a three-day festival held at Candolim beach, which is one of the pristine beaches in Goa.

GSAF 2009

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The Goa Sand Art Festival 2009 was the year of its inception. The theme for 2009 was Global Warming which was conveyed through six different sand sculptures. Each sand sculpture was like a campaign which highlighted the theme.

GSAF 2010

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The highlight for GSAF 2010 was a theme park depicting wildlife conservation. Around 3 days prior to the main festival, the students and the artists from Mumbai, Pune and Goa began work on their creations, creating a unique theme park with different endangered species made completely out of sand.

GSAF 2011

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The theme for Goa Sand Art Festival 2011 was “Marine Life – Unseen Treasures under Water”. People can witness some breath taking sand sculptures depicting the theme. In addition to other artists, this year Goa Sand Art Festival will feature one of the World Renowned Sand Sculptors from UK, Simon Smith-The Sand Wizard. A master of his trade, Simon's work of art have been commissioned and admired across the globe.

The main three day of the festival will showcase different Sand Art Forms like Sand Sculptures, Sand Dance and Sand Drawings. Those interested can also attend free workshop on Sand Art. Everyone are invited to try their hands on Sand Sculpting/Drawing/Writing Messages on sand or just playing with sand at the designated practice pit. This is not for competing with each other but for the love of art.

The artists will start work on their creations from Dec 10 onwards and the festival was open to the public from Dec 16 – Dec 18, 2011. Entry is free and all are welcome to enjoy this most eco-friendly form of art.

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