PANAJI: Following the closing ceremony of the 51st International Film Festival of India (Iffi) on January 24, the decor and illumination created for the festival will be thrown open to the public for viewingon January 25 and 26, vice-chairperson of the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), Subhash Phaldesai said on Tuesday.
“We have created this beautiful decor for Iffi within the ESG complex and at Kala Academy. Presently, no one can access this, other than those registered as delegates. That is why there is a demand from the public for the decor to be kept open to them after the Iffi closing ceremony,” said Phaldesai.
“ESG, Kala Academy and all other areas will be thrown open for the public. I want to thank the CM for allowing public to enjoy this beauty. It will give a new inspiration to our young generation of artists. This year, 90% of the decor has been done by local artists,” said Phaldesai.
He said opening up the Iffi venues after the delegates have left Goa post the closing ceremony will allow social distancing to be maintained.
“The peripheral activities could not take place on the promenade for the general public this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Phaldesai.