{
  "id": 1326968,
  "title": "Third leg of seaside festival held in Vizag",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/third-leg-of-seaside-festival-held-in-vizag",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T18:45:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/third-leg-of-seaside-festival-held-in-vizag/article71353712.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sea Soul Sandadi, a monthly seaside gathering that combines music, fashion, and local businesses, held its third event at MGM Lawns in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. The festival attracted families and pet owners despite concerns about possible rain. Organizers continued with the event, which started in May, aiming to give city dwellers a communal, family-friendly outing experience.\n\nHighlights of the event included performances by Layara Dance Academy, rap acts by Vishal and Co., a bands battle between Revelations and Band of Raga Rasa, and a fashion showcase by Vastranova, a student fashion team. Over 75 stalls showcasing homegrown food and lifestyle brands lined the venue, along with curated shopping areas and pet-friendly spaces.\n\nHarshavardhan, the festival's founder, explained that Sea Soul Sandadi was designed to bring the spirit of a seaside festival to the people of Visakhapatnam. Laya Sampathy, founder of Layara Studio, described the experience as a \"wonderful opportunity\" that showcased the city's growing interest in community events. Sheetal Dasyam of Party Kites, another participating brand, noted that such platforms helped small businesses gain market insights and interact directly with customers. Attendees, such as Rohith, a B.Tech student from Andhra University, appreciated the pet-friendly approach, bringing his Siberian husky, Sonu, to the festival.",
  "summary": null,
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    "Third Sea Soul Sandadi festival held in Visakhapatnam on Sunday",
    "Over 75 stalls and pet-friendly spaces at MGM Lawns venue",
    "Performances and fashion showcase by local artists and businesses"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}