Goa Festival 2010
Celebration of Goa at New Delhi
As in the past with the objective of encasing the Goan spirit and
promoting Goan handicrafts, food and culture, “Goenkarancho Ekvot” in
association with Department of Tourism, Govt. of Goa is organizing gala
event “Goa Festival” at Goa Sadan, 18, Amrita Shergill Marg, New Delhi
from 12th to 14th November 2010 in Delhi which will exhibit various
aspects of Goan life, culture and progress.
The inaugural event will be held on 12th of November 2010 at Goa Sadan,
18 Amrita Shergil Marg New Delhi at 6:30 pm. Kum. Selja, Honourable
Minister for Tourism will be the chief Guest and Shri Oscar Fernandes
member CWC will be the Guest of honour. Chief Minister of Goa Shri.
Digambar Kamat has kindly consented to preside over the function.
• Dates –12th November to 14th November, 2010
• Venue – Goa Sadan, Amrita Shergill Marg, New Delhi
Timing:
Friday, Nov 12, 2010
6:00 P.M. – 10 P.M.
Saturday, Nov 13, 2010
11:30 A.M - 2 P.M
Sunday, Nov 14, 2010
6:00 P.M. – 10 P.M
1. Information centre for details on Goa such as its art & culture,
travel & tourism.
2. Display and sale of Goan Handicrafts & live demonstration on coconut
craft.
3. Konkani CDs, DVDs, VCDs on Goan music and drama, besides Konkani
books of literature, books to learn Konkani and children books on
display and sale.
4. Prizes on cultural shows and Goan dances sponsored by Dept of
Handicrafts.
5. Goan vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine.
6. Cultural show by Department of art & culture, Govt. of Goa.
7. Live music would be played by Goan bands.
8. Lucky draws – on offer shall be holiday packages to Goa with a boat
ride sponsored by Dept. of Tourism.
9. Exciting games for the children
Homage to Late. Shri Ravindra bab Keleker, Jnanpith Awardee will be
offered at the festival. Different books on Konkani Literature along
with Konkani music and drama CD/DVD and VCD will be available.
Goa Konkani Academy is participating at the festival along with
Department Of Art and Culture, Department Of Handicrafts and Small Scale
Industries, Department of Rural Development Agency, Department of
Craftsmen Training, Department of Information and Publicity.
It is an exclusively a Goan affair by Goans to promote Goan art culture,
tradition, cuisine & heritage.
SOURCE: Suman Kurade, President, Goenkarancho Ekvot
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