Explained: Why Goans Want To Shun Sunburn Music Festival
NDTV
Goa's 'Sunburn' festival, popular among youth and foreigners, is facing hostility and scrutiny from the local residents, political leaders, and NGOs alike.
Goans are protesting to protect their culture. Social workers, activists, and citizens from across the state gathered outside the South Goa Collectorate on July 20, remonstrating against the controversial electronic dance music (EDM) festival 'Sunburn' to be held in South Goa. Earlier, the opposition MLAs from the state had united to express similar sentiments against the EDM festival to be held in the state from December 28 to 30 this year.
The festival, popular among youth and foreigners, has lined up top-tier musical acts, and is facing hostility and scrutiny from the local residents, political leaders, and NGOs alike. The row started after the recent announcement by the festival organisers to hold the 'Sunburn Festival' in South Goa and shared the link for registration. Previous editions of the event were held in North Goa.
In a post on X on Friday, the festival organisers wrote: "Welcome to the next chapter of Sunburn Goa. This year, immerse yourself into the ultimate blend of music and a surreal underwater experience in our stunning new South Goa home. Let the currents of music and magic take you on an unforgettable adventure."
