Just to clarify... (1) Most of the Goa Art & Lit Fest events are happening over Friday-Saturday-Sunday (Dec 6, 7, 8) at the International Centre Goa at Dona Paula. The 'Mandovi' and 'Zuari' are halls at that venue -- not to be mixed up with the name of another popular venue.
The address for the The International Centre Goa is: Dr. E Borges Road, Dona Paula, Goa 403 004 Phone: +91 832 2452805 to 2452810 Fax: +91 832 2452 812 Email: [email protected] (this email is for reservations there). Distance from The International Centre Goa (ICG) to: Dabolim Airport: 29 km; Karmali Railway Station: 20 km; Goa University: 1 km; National Institute of Oceanography (NIO): 2.5 km; Goa Medical College (GMC): 5 km; Manipal Hospital: 1.5 km; Miramar Beach: 5 km; Dona Paula Jetty: 3 km; Panjim City: 7.5 km. To get there: head for the DONA PAULA CIRCLE, and ask for the International Centre. It is along the Dona Paula-Bambolim Road, close to Goa University. http://www.internationalcentregoa.com/contact-us/ (2) My understanding is that registration is pretty much open to those interested. A few events (such as those being held at the Cabo Raj Bhavan, I presume) would require security clearances.... But do check up if you have a doubt. You can talk to Arjun Harmalkar of IGC at 9765 404391. --FN
