Grape Escapade 2012 8th edition of Food and wine festival
26-29 Jan. 2012, Old GMC Courtyard, Panjim
Organised by Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd in association with Department of Tourism.
GTDC* website says..
"One of the main objective behind organizing this festival is to promote ‘Brand Goa’ to the rest of the world, provide an opportunity to all visitors to sample Goa as a life style destination and make this festival an annual event to strengthen the brand of GTDC as the nodal Goa Tourism promotional Establishment.
This event is the only one of it’s kind in India !
This fiesta of flavors is being organized for the Eight consecutive year and seeks to encapsulate the vivacity of Goan lifestyle by highlighting her multi-cultural influences and artistic passions, thus branding Goa as a “Lifestyle Destination”.
The festival promises to be a unique cultural experience as the event brings together hoteliers, restaurants and professionals from the entertainment, food & beverage and lifestyle under one roof.
The leading hoteliers and Restaurateurs will present culinary delights from across the globe, international fusion cuisine and exotic deserts will be set up to satisfy everyone’s palate.
To set the mood ablaze for this flamboyant event, we have a wide range of music, dance and act performances to enthrall the audience. The highlight of the festival will be the fashion show and the selection of The Grape Escapade Queen 2012 on the last day.
Set in the luxurious Inox Courtyard, the event is expected to attract over 20,000 wine lovers & visitors.
Join us with your friends and family and spend your weekend relaxing at the Inox Courtyard, right in the heart of Panjim, capital city of Goa !"
Day 4 (Last Day) 29.1.12
Some pics uploaded on 31.1.12
Crowded Courtyard
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African Safari Cats
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Kinfisher Voice of Goa 2010
Melvyn Noronhahttp://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6794372357/in/photostream/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpOJ2g8JeZU
Carlos and friends
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Host and the co-host
Alfie – Jessica
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The SYNDICATE Band
Raul and Adrian
Raul in south Indian attirehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6794479957/in/photostream/
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Raul –Sharon in the crowd
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Deigo, Sharon, Raul & Adrian
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video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6nglYW-lNU
Crowd
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6794500191/sizes/l/in/photostream/Video Syndicate Band
http://www.youtube.com/embed/W6nglYW-lNU
Spot painters with their paintings
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6794485907/sizes/l/in/photostream/And the Grape Escapade 2012 Queen is..
VIDEO - Queen Contest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5XyW6q-zuw
Minolta Fernandes
Electronic & Telecommunications Engineer
Pursuing her MBA in Bangalore
Her aim is to become a successful entrepreneur
Family oriented person, fun loving, witty etc
4 in 1
this added 24hrs later..
Queen and 1st Runner up
Minolta Fernandes (Queen) & Regina Dias
Minolta Fernandes (Queen) & Regina Dias
Queen gets Diamond Pendant (Courtesy- Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers)
and Return tickets for two Goa-Sharjah-Goa (Courtesy - Air Arabia)
and Return tickets for two Goa-Sharjah-Goa (Courtesy - Air Arabia)
Runners-up, Regina Dias also gets Return tickets for two Goa-Sharjah-Goa
who also sang Lorna's BEBDO song
who also sang Lorna's BEBDO song
All nine contestants
Second round 5 out of 9
First 3 from the second round
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9xdoWyg2II
The main entrance
LUI solo n live - Watch video above
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The impressive performance by IMPRESSIONS
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with Lui
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Beautiful co-host – Jessica
looks even more beautiful with saree (1st day)
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Elegant Fashion Show
By JYOTSNA BHAT – Fusionhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6780954415/in/photostream/
Stage background
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6780956671/in/photostream/Jessica again
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The Band – Brothers in arms
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Drummer and the keyboardist - Marcelino and Philomen
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VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEPWYvyqUo
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What's on tonite? (last day -29/1/12)
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Kingfisher Voice of Goa
Carlos and friends
African Safari Cats - Neil Rebeiro
Queen Escapade 2012 - Crowning
Band - The Syndicate
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prev. day...
Video Day 2 - Darling love me tonight - Savio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gowuu-5mB5k
From day 2
Solo Singing - Savio
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk48/6775043579/in/photostream/http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk48/6775040683/in/photostream
Cuban dancing
Duet singing
Nezz and Neka sisters
Video (Nezz & Neka)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTiALwxawvk
With host Alfie
With Ruth and students
VIDEO
VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9zU9femVEk
What's on tonite? (28.1.12)
Lui - Solo
Impressions - Dancers
Jyotsna Bhat - Fashion Show
Belinda & Tropicanos - Live Band
Grape Stomping - Foot crushing of grapes
Band: Brothers in Arms with Kris
At the entrance, no grapes this time, we have wine glasses instead
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Duet performance by Greer and Victor
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Video Greer & Victor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEoVYH5Kh7U
the massive crowd - First day
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Band Crimson Tide
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Vidoe: Crimson Tide band
besides, there was a performance by Xtremers, Singmund D'Souza and his group
Video Xtremers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARCyDPMb3CE
Band Crimson Tide played for 30 minutes only
All ended at 10.05pm but food and lifestyle / Wine must have continued till midnight
Compere / Hosts were: Jessica & Alfie Silveira
what's on today? (27th Jan.)
Joe 'solo'
Cuban Dancers
Nezz and Neka - Duets
Ruth & troupe -Zumba performance
Band: LYNX
Muito Obrigado para partilhar Senhor Joe :)
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