Greetings from Goa Chitra.
You are cordially invited to a panel discussion on the topic titled “Private Initiatives in Heritage Conservation” at Goa Chitra on Wednesday 18th of April 2012, from 5: 30 p.m., to celebrate International Heritage Day. Mr Vishnu Wagh, MLA, San Andre and Chairman, Kala Academy, has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest. Dr. Antonio Jose Marques Sabido Costa, Consul General of Portugal in Goa, will be the Guest of Honour. GOA CHITRA TO CELEBRATE “INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE DAY” ON 18TH 0F APRIL 2012 Heritage is the shared wealth of humankind. Protecting and preserving his valuable asset demands the collective efforts of the international community. While many developed nations are regretting the complete eradication of indigenous wisdom and are searching for answers to face ecological challenges, we in the developing world the benefits to learn from these mistakes. Hence UNESCO has designated 18th of April as International Heritage Day. To celebrate the Day, Goa Chitra, an ethnographic museum situated in Benaulim, is organizing a panel discussion on “Private Initiatives in Heritage Conservation”. The panel will comprise an erudite list of speakers who will share their own personal attempts to present Goa to the world. Mr. Prajal Sakardhande shall speak on ‘Heritage Tourism’, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Goa which presents huge opportunities for heritage tourism, and explaining how the heritage tourism constitutes a perfect blend of education, entertainment, preservation and profit. Mrs. Maria De Lourdes Figureirdo shall share her experience on ‘Heritage Home Stay’. She will the yet-nascent story of Heritage Home Stays which allow tourists to experience the unique culture and heritage of Goa. Mr. Upendra Gaunekar shall share his experience in ‘Heritage Home Restoration’. He will explain how this activity is an integral part of heritage conservation and preservation. Mrs. Margarida Tavora e Costa shall speak on ‘Heritage Homes and Traditional Cuisine’, which is Essential part of heritage home concept but not an appendage to it. Not about just recipes, heritage food encompasses time-tested old wisdom about food. Mr. Victor Hugo Gomes shall speak on ‘Heritage Museums’. Museum and museum collections are perhaps the closet activities to the preservation and conservation of heritage. The presentation will highlight the painstaking travels, acquisitions, restoration, documentation, research and above all, investments that go into the creation of a storehouse . Hence, the imperative need to support the individual initiatives. The panel discussion shall be moderated by historian Dr. Savia Viegas. Mr Vishnu Wagh, MLA, San Andre and Chairman, Kala Academy, has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest. Dr. Antonio Jose Marques Sabido Costa, Consul General of Portugal in Goa, will be the Guest of Honour. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at Goa Chitra Amphi Theatre, Benaulim. Goa Chitra House No. 498, Pulwaddo Benaulim Goa Goanet A-C-E! Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment
