The Directorate of Art & Culture has invited applications from Goan handicraft artisans and food vendors to set up stalls at Lokotsav 2026, the annual National Folk Festival to be held at Kala Academy, Panaji.
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Art & Culture Minister Ramesh Tawadkar Releases “Perni Zagor” Book by Dr. Pandurang Phaldesai
Art and Culture Minister Shri Ramesh Tawadkar released “Perni Zagor”, a book authored by Dr. Pandurang Phaldesai, at a function organized by the Department of Art and Culture in Panaji. The Minister also felicitated Dr. Phaldesai for his contribution to Goan art and culture.
“Konkani is Our Identity”: Vivek Naik Inaugurates Official Language Training for Government Employees
Art and Culture Director Vivek Naik inaugurated the second batch of Official Language Training for government employees, emphasizing the importance of conducting administration in Konkani. He stated that preserving the official language is integral to cultural identity and governance in Goa.
Hema Sardessai Inaugurates “Monsoon Expression” – A Cultural Extravaganza in Panaji
Renowned singer Smt. Hema Sardessai inaugurated “Monsoon Expression”, a vibrant program celebrating music, theatre, dance, folk art, literature, and visual arts, along with a painting exhibition. The event is organized by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Goa, at Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji. Senior officials including Director Shri Sagun Velip and Dy. Director Shri Milind Mate graced the occasion.
Ronak Kamat’s I Am Nothing Captures Goa’s Reclusive Artist, Vamona Navelcar
As part of MOG Sundays, filmmaker Ronak Kamat’s documentary I Am Nothing was screened at the Museum of Goa. The film, eight years in the making, offers an intimate portrayal of the late Vamona Navelcar — a reclusive yet prolific Goan artist whose life journey spanned Goa, Mozambique, and Portugal.
