The 10th, 11th, and 12th editions of the Goa State Film Festival 2025 began with grandeur on August 14 at Inox, Panaji. Inaugurated by Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, the event saw performances, prestigious film screenings, and the announcement of 48-Hour Short Film Competition winners. The festival continues till August 17 with a showcase of 19 feature films, 4 non-feature films, food courts, and handicraft stalls.
Category: Events in Goa
Indian Army’s Southern Command to Host Grand Military Band Performance at Benaulim Beach on Independence Day
To mark India’s 79th Independence Day, the Southern Command of the Indian Army will present a special military band performance at Benaulim Beach on August 15, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Organised by the Ministry of Defence in collaboration with the Armed Forces, CAPFs, and NCC, the event will feature martial music, patriotic songs, and timeless melodies performed by the No. 2 Pipes & Drums Band of HQ 2 Signal Training Centre, igniting patriotic fervour in a public setting.
Goa Auto Show 2025 to Debut in Panaji as India’s Premier Mobility & Lifestyle Experience
Goa will host the first-ever Goa Auto Show from September 26–28, 2025, at Kala Academy Darya Sangam, Panaji. Supported by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, the event promises to be a high-energy celebration of electric mobility, superbikes, innovation, and automotive lifestyle. Curated by industry veteran Satish Menon, and organised by India Intercon, the event aims to redefine how India experiences future-ready transportation.
“My Nation, My Garden”: A Bloom of Young Voices at Bal Kavi Sammelan 2025
On the eve of India’s 78th Independence Day, Konkani Shanti Publications (KSP) hosted the Bal Kavi Sammelan—a multilingual poetry recitation competition celebrating India’s cultural and linguistic diversity. Held at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, on August 13, 2025, the event featured young poets from across Goa presenting verses inspired by the theme “My Nation, My Garden.”
‘Cantaram for the Community’ Revives Goa’s Musical Heritage for Students of 17 Schools
Communicare Trust’s ‘Cantaram for the Community’ brought classic Konkani music to life for students through live performances, vinyl sessions, and quizzes at Carmel College, Nuvem and St Xavier’s College, Mapusa.
