Goa Chitra
Cordially invite you for the book release of
Mr. Pantaleao Fernandes’
“Goa Remembered”
A virtual pictorial tour through Goa’s culture
On Sunday, February 13th, 2011 at 4.30 p.m- 7.00 p.m at Goa Chitra
Amphi-Theatre
The book launch would be preceded by a panel discussion on the author
and the book by
Mr. Les Menezes
Former HOD of Dept of English and Communication of Canberra Institute of
Technology, Australia
Mr. Rajendra Kerkar
A Keri based environmentalist and a ground soldier fighting in the
interests of wildlife.
Mr. Damador Mauzo
Konkani author and Sahithya Academy Awardee from Majorda, whose stories
feature Goa and the Goan ethos
Dr. Savia Viegas
A PhD in literature and taught English at Bombay University before
retiring to her native Carmona and penning several books and painting.
Mr. Victor Hugo Gomes
Curator of the museum Goa Chitra, Benaulim)
Do join us for refreshments after the launch.
Brief about the Book
This book is a vigorous celebration of the real Goa – of its exotic
natural beauty and the exuberant spirit of its people. These pictures
freeze moment in the life span of Goa, moment s that go largely
unnoticed by the vast majority of Goans as they go about the normal
business of living. Frozen for posterity, perhaps these images will show
the children of Goan families at home and a broad what they have missed
and are missing and might inspire them to return to the land that
welcomes them with its natural beauty and breathtaking charms.
About the author
After working in the construction industry for eighteen years, Pantaleao
Fernandes finally found his true calling: photography and writing. After
photographing for a book on church facades, there was no turning back.
Next in 2007, came the book, “100 Goan Experiences”, which sough to take
the Goans out of their warm hearths and into deep nooks and crevices of
the Goan hinterlands which have sold more than thirteen thousand copies.
Pantaleao then began documenting the zatras, feasts and traditions that
went along with them. In course of time he had a collection of
photographs which he thought had to be published in large format to do
justice to them. Thus came about the book, “Goa Remembered”. Pantaleao
is now full time engaged in digging out hidden facets of Goan culture.
Flyer:
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qEOrJQod2FshyzbqDx8QSg?feat=directlink
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