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With 200,000 attendees expected, sanitation is paramount. The festival employs a mixing of traditional and innovative methods. Giant pits are dug underground, serving as long-drop toilets with large, self-contained waste holes that only need to be emptied at the end of the event. This approach prevents logistical nightmares associated with frequent truck visits, reducing congestion and environmental impact.
Residual waste biodegrades naturally, and the pits are refilled with dirt post-festival. This test of engineering ingenuity balances environmental concerns with operational efficiency, exemplifying how festivals adapt to scale challenges.