{"id":4175,"date":"2026-03-28T17:26:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T11:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/?p=4175"},"modified":"2026-03-29T15:33:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T10:03:30","slug":"mahatma-gandhi-statue-pondicherry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/mahatma-gandhi-statue-pondicherry\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahatma Gandhi Statue Pondicherry \u2013 Iconic Promenade Landmark &amp; Historic Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4175\" class=\"elementor elementor-4175\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-310adccc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"310adccc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-676b8384\" data-id=\"676b8384\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b346bdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b346bdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1435\">The <strong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1196\">Mahatma Gandhi Statue Pondicherry<\/strong> is one of the most iconic landmarks in the city, located along the scenic <a href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/promenade-beach-pondicherry\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Promenade Beach<\/span><\/span><\/a>. This statue stands as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, and attracts visitors from all over the country.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #00314e;color:#00314e\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/mahatma-gandhi-statue-pondicherry\/#History_of_Mahatma_Gandhi_Statue_Pondicherry\" >History of Mahatma Gandhi Statue Pondicherry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/mahatma-gandhi-statue-pondicherry\/#Architecture_and_Design\" >Architecture and Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/mahatma-gandhi-statue-pondicherry\/#Importance_of_Mahatma_Gandhi_Statue_Pondicherry\" >Importance of Mahatma Gandhi Statue Pondicherry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/mahatma-gandhi-statue-pondicherry\/#Visitor_Experience\" >Visitor Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/mahatma-gandhi-statue-pondicherry\/#Experience_of_Visiting_Mahatma_Gandhi_Statue_Pondicherry\" >Experience of Visiting Mahatma Gandhi Statue Pondicherry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/mahatma-gandhi-statue-pondicherry\/#Photography_and_Scenic_Views\" >Photography and Scenic Views<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/mahatma-gandhi-statue-pondicherry\/#Cultural_and_Historical_Significance\" >Cultural and Historical Significance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/mahatma-gandhi-statue-pondicherry\/#Historical_Context_and_Importance_of_the_Location\" >Historical Context and Importance of the Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/mahatma-gandhi-statue-pondicherry\/#Best_Time_to_Visit_Mahatma_Gandhi_Statue_Pondicherry\" >Best Time to Visit Mahatma Gandhi Statue Pondicherry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/mahatma-gandhi-statue-pondicherry\/#How_to_Reach_Mahatma_Gandhi_Statue_Pondicherry\" >How to Reach Mahatma Gandhi Statue Pondicherry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/mahatma-gandhi-statue-pondicherry\/#Travel_Tips\" >Travel Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/mahatma-gandhi-statue-pondicherry\/#Nearby_Places_to_Visit\" >Nearby Places to Visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/mahatma-gandhi-statue-pondicherry\/#External_Reference\" >External Reference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/mahatma-gandhi-statue-pondicherry\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1578\">Surrounded by eight majestic pillars, the statue is not only a historical monument but also a popular spot for photography and evening walks.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"17cj1sc\" data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1605\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Information\"><\/span>Quick Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1761\">Location: Promenade Beach, Pondicherry<br data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1648\" \/>Entry Fee: Free<br data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1666\" \/>Timings: Open all day<br data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1690\" \/>Best Time to Visit: Morning or evening<br data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1731\" \/>Time Required: 20\u201330 minutes<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"6lbovr\" data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1815\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Mahatma_Gandhi_Statue_Pondicherry\"><\/span>History of Mahatma Gandhi Statue Pondicherry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1950\">The statue was installed as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and his role in India\u2019s independence movement.<\/p><p data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2126\">The statue is surrounded by eight granite pillars, which are believed to have been brought from Gingee Fort. These pillars add to the historical significance of the monument.<\/p><p data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2198\">Over the years, the site has become an important landmark in the city.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"tkc78p\" data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2231\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Architecture_and_Design\"><\/span>Architecture and Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2313\">The <strong data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2274\">Mahatma Gandhi Statue Pondicherry<\/strong> features a simple yet powerful design.<\/p><p data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2479\">The statue of Gandhi is placed at the center, surrounded by tall pillars that create a unique visual appeal. The open space around the monument enhances its beauty.<\/p><p data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2561\">The design reflects both simplicity and strength, much like Gandhi\u2019s philosophy.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"u5kkip\" data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2618\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Mahatma_Gandhi_Statue_Pondicherry\"><\/span>Importance of Mahatma Gandhi Statue Pondicherry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2709\">The monument holds great historical and cultural importance.<\/p><p data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2845\">It represents the values of peace, non-violence, and freedom. Visitors often come here to pay respect and learn about India\u2019s history.<\/p><p data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2895\">The monument is also a symbol of national pride.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"eo5913\" data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2923\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitor_Experience\"><\/span>Visitor Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"3001\">Visiting the <strong data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2975\">Mahatma Gandhi Statue Pondicherry<\/strong> is a pleasant experience.<\/p><p data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3137\">The location near the beach provides a refreshing atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy sea views, take photographs, and spend time relaxing.<\/p><p data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3185\">The area is especially lively during evenings.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"dlyqu2\" data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3251\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Experience_of_Visiting_Mahatma_Gandhi_Statue_Pondicherry\"><\/span>Experience of Visiting Mahatma Gandhi Statue Pondicherry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3326\">The experience of visiting this landmark is both relaxing and meaningful.<\/p><p data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3471\">Visitors can walk along the promenade, enjoy the sea breeze, and admire the statue. The surrounding environment adds to the overall experience.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"45pv08\" data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3509\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photography_and_Scenic_Views\"><\/span>Photography and Scenic Views<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3583\">The <strong data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3552\">Mahatma Gandhi Statue Pondicherry<\/strong> is a popular photography spot.<\/p><p data-start=\"3585\" data-end=\"3728\">The combination of the statue, pillars, and sea backdrop creates stunning visuals. Early morning and sunset are the best times for photography.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"408dih\" data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3774\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_and_Historical_Significance\"><\/span>Cultural and Historical Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"3776\" data-end=\"3864\">The <strong data-start=\"3780\" data-end=\"3817\">Mahatma Gandhi Statue Pondicherry<\/strong> reflects the importance of Gandhi\u2019s teachings.<\/p><p data-start=\"3866\" data-end=\"3969\">It is a place where visitors can connect with history and understand the values that shaped the nation.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"1ek0ic\" data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"434\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_and_Importance_of_the_Location\"><\/span>Historical Context and Importance of the Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"561\">The <strong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"477\">Mahatma Gandhi Statue Pondicherry<\/strong> is not just a monument but also an important part of the city\u2019s cultural landscape.<\/p><p data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"780\">Located along the popular promenade, the statue stands in an area that reflects both colonial heritage and modern tourism. Visitors walking along the beach often stop here to admire the structure and take photographs.<\/p><p data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"906\">The combination of historical importance and scenic beauty makes this location one of the most visited spots in Pondicherry.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"1cjrarn\" data-start=\"3976\" data-end=\"4031\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Visit_Mahatma_Gandhi_Statue_Pondicherry\"><\/span>Best Time to Visit Mahatma Gandhi Statue Pondicherry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"4033\" data-end=\"4133\">The best time to visit this place is during the early morning or evening.<\/p><p data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4266\">The weather is pleasant, and the lighting is perfect for photography. Evenings are especially popular due to the lively atmosphere.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"1nhscve\" data-start=\"4273\" data-end=\"4322\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reach_Mahatma_Gandhi_Statue_Pondicherry\"><\/span>How to Reach Mahatma Gandhi Statue Pondicherry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"4324\" data-end=\"4421\">The Gandhi statue\u00a0is located on Promenade Beach and is easily accessible.<\/p><p data-start=\"4423\" data-end=\"4507\">Visitors can reach the area by auto-rickshaw, taxi, or by walking if staying nearby.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"1g8jqjn\" data-start=\"4514\" data-end=\"4528\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_Tips\"><\/span>Travel Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4656\">Visit during sunrise or sunset<\/li><li data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4656\">Ideal for photography<\/li><li data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4656\">Combine with nearby attractions<\/li><li data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4656\">Avoid peak afternoon heat<\/li><\/ul><h2 data-section-id=\"1mtaqg4\" data-start=\"4663\" data-end=\"4688\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nearby_Places_to_Visit\"><\/span>Nearby Places to Visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"4690\" data-end=\"4716\">Visitors can also explore:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4718\" data-end=\"4885\"><li data-section-id=\"17wgcs5\" data-start=\"4718\" data-end=\"4759\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/promenade-beach-pondicherry\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Promenade Beach<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1gcjogl\" data-start=\"4760\" data-end=\"4801\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/french-war-memorial-pondicherry\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">French War Memorial<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><li data-section-id=\"cgv1px\" data-start=\"4802\" data-end=\"4843\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/joan-of-arc-statue-pondicherry\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Joan of Arc Statue<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><li data-section-id=\"eyrt5h\" data-start=\"4844\" data-end=\"4885\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/old-lighthouse-pondicherry\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Old Lighthouse<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-section-id=\"1uqrer7\" data-start=\"4892\" data-end=\"4913\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"External_Reference\"><\/span>External Reference<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>To learn more about Mahatma Gandhi and his contributions, you can visit this page:<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mahatma_Gandhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mahatma_Gandhi<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3bd0fcf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3bd0fcf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fafb871\" data-id=\"fafb871\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c50a84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c50a84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e65a2c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"e65a2c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2411\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2411\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is Mahatma Gandhi Statue Pondicherry?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2411\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2411\"><p>It is a statue honoring Mahatma Gandhi located on Promenade Beach.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2412\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2412\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Where is it located?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2412\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2412\"><p>It is located on Promenade Beach in Pondicherry.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2413\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2413\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is there an entry fee?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2413\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2413\"><p>No, entry is free.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-49bd04e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"49bd04e\" 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