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----------------------------------------------------------------------- Documented by Goa Desc Documentation Service & circulated by Goa Civic & Consumer Action Network (GOA CAN)<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- Fiesta to enliven city's heritage -------------------------------------------- Fontainhas ward, the 'Latin quarter' of the capital city will buzz with the art connoisseurs and lovers of heritage structures, for two weeks, stretching from the end of January to the beginning of February, next year. The 'Fontainhas Festival of Arts', organised by the Goa Heritage Action Group (GHAG), will have private houses turning into art galleries and displaying paintings, besides installation of artworks, traditional dance performances like Marches das Fontainhas, puppet shows and pottery demonstrations. Mr Raya Shankhawalkar, GHAG joint honorary secretary, informing about the mega project, wherein a part of the Mala-Fontainhas ward, from Corte do Oitre to Dr Bhandarey's Hospital will come to life with various art-related activities, told the press that the whole exercise is being planned in order to give a face-lift to the beautiful streets and houses, which in turn would sensitise the people and the government about the importance of the grossly neglected heritage area. "The Fontainhas ward was declared as the conservation zone, way back in 1974; however the state government is yet to frame the heritage regulations", he informed. Mr Shankhawalkar further stated that, "to enliven the atmosphere, performers and artists have been invited to show and share their talent in the street corners and heritage home verandahs. There will also be live performances during the event, at 11 a.m, 5 p.m and 7 p.m, with dances in the main squares and galleries in the festival area," he revealed. Mr Ralph de Souza, the GHAG chairperson, stated that the venue was chosen as it offered a perfect backdrop. "Art, heritage and handicraft forms a good combination", he asserted. Even though the festival will continue for two weeks, there would be no unnecessary intrusion in the privacy of the locals, Mr Shankhawalkar said, pointing out that all the activities would come to an end at 9 p.m, in deference to the peace and tranquillity of the beautiful and charming precinct. At present 15 house-owners in the area have agreed to participate in the festival, with a part of their house converted into art galleries, cafeterias and even souvenir shops. The visitors to this festival would also be able to savour the pristine interiors of the houses, antique furniture included, besides Goan food. "The flow management plan is being prepared for this festival, while funds are collected from the Corporate Houses in the state," Mr Shankhawalkar briefed, adding that limited monetary support as well as administrative and logistic assistance from government would be sought for the purpose. Most of the houses from the Fontainhas ward were constructed during the 19th century. A number of Goan artists such as Mario de Miranda, Hanuman Kambli, Rajshree Thakkar, Subodh Kerkar, Rajan Fulari and others would display their work at this exhibition. The noted cartoonist Alexyz would set up a street studio and do caricatures on request. Fundacao Oriente, a Portuguese cultural organisation will also be holding an All India Art Competition to coincide with this festival. Dr Sergio Mascarenhas e Almeida, the delegate of the organisation who was present at the press meet, briefed about the same. Meanwhile, GHAG will also be holding a two-day Goa Heritage Festival, at Campal, on November 26 and 27, later this year, highlighting the natural beauty of the area. It will include academic session, lectures by heritage experts from Goa and outside, live performances of Goan folk traditions, demonstrations by local artisans such as basket weavers and shell window makers and stalls displaying authentic Goan cuisine. ------------------------------------- The Navhind Times 11/10/02 ------------------------------------- ======================================= GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goadesc.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy ======================================= ======================================================================== To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net ======================================================================== For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
