GOAN COMMUNITIES & CULTURES IN DOCUMENTARY FILMS Documentary films at Fundacao Oriente today, Focussed on Goan Communities & Cultures of yesterday
Coordinated by Portuguese researcher Maria do Carmo Piçarra (ICNova – Universidade Nova de Lisboa), Followed by her discussion with Dr. Pedro Sobral Pombo-anthropologist, Goa University & film director Vince Costa First film Caazu, 2015 by Ronak Kamat reflects on remote Goan villagers, And their lives as local feni & urrack (cashew liquor) distillers Dances of Goa, 2012 by Nalini Elvino de Sousa highlights Goa's cultural exploration by youngsters, A journey that unveils the basic lifestyle, rituals, beliefs, customs & costumes of their ancestors Shifting Sands, 2013 by Sonia Filinto explores life of the traditional Goan fishing community, Giving voice to their trade, their self-perception & their ever-changing identity Saxtticho Koddo - The Granary of Salcete, 2018 by Vince Costa is located in Curtorim, Salcete - village south Goan, Which through the ages had strong heritage of rice production This film journeys through Curtorim’s agrarian roots, Capturing the intricately woven Goan connection with paddy shoots Be it the Cashew, Fish or Rice staple, Be it the dances or the ancient ritual Common message in each film thought-provoking, Intangible cultural heritage & traditions need preserving Ancient wisdom is distilled knowledge of many a generation, Each of us need to learn, unlearn & relearn the real meaning of education The deeper the roots and foundation, The stronger the tree and installation SALONI & SURI February 26, 2019
