Welcome to the Serendipity Arts Festival 2019, Goa’s premiere art festival
The Serendipity Arts Festival 2019 began in Goa yesterday with an exciting array of projects and interactive experiences highlighting India’s rich traditions of music, dance and theatre, alongside culinary arts, craft, and visual arts. Organized for eight days, 15 – 22 December 2019, across 12 iconic venues in Panaji, Co-Presented by Havell’s and Powered by […]
Forget the gym, these folks are taking fitness to the next level
In today’s age, we all lead busy and stressful (to a degree) lives. For some of us, work rules almost every waking hour, turning our eating and sleeping routines upside down. Sitting in front of computer screens dictates our daily routine, turning us into the sedentary zombies we thought we would never become. However, in […]
An evening of dance and paintings at The Project Café, Assagão
Over the years Goa has proven to be a preferred destination for all kinds of events. Art, music, and culture have played a major part in shaping the sunshine state into a premier spot for showcasing these talents. Be it homegrown artists or those that visit from out, it’s clear that it’s only going to […]
9 days of Navratri with Dandiya Raas, ending with Dusshera
It’s time for yet another festival in Goa. However, it’s not one that is native to Goa but rather, has been adopted and adapted by the sunshine state of India. We’re talking about Navratri. Navratri is a 9-day Hindu festival which is celebrated in October for a variety of reasons. Even the way it is […]
The Goa Carnival celebrations 2018: 4 days of fun and frolic
The Goa Carnival celebrations have been a big deal in our home state for hundreds of years. Introduced by the Portuguese some 500 years ago, it is a festival that attracts people from all walks of life and every religion. Goa Carnival celebrations precede the Lenten season. It’s the last few days where every one […]
The Ashoka Chakra: A story of dance-drama on how it came about
The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the dharmachakra; represented with 24 spokes. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Ashoka. The most visible use of the Ashoka Chakra today is at the centre of the Flag of India (adopted on 22 July 1947), where it is […]
When Science and Art collide to create the Story of Space
The Story of Space event is finally here. From the 10th of November to the 19th, the capital city, Panaji will see itself come alive and get lost in space. The event provides a unique opportunity for everyone to learn about and experience space from a number of perspectives by promoting inquiry and exploration. It is […]
How Do Goans Around The World Celebrate World Goa Day?
We Goans love a good “Fest!” It doesn’t take much to get us into a foot-tapping mood. Song and dance are in our blood. Remember our beloved Lorna and Chris Perry? Yummy food is another inseparable part of the Goan way of life. ‘Or Goemkarpon’ as they say. In short, you might say, Goans – […]
