Events in Goa

Nirbhay Bhav Academy Wins Goa’s Biggest Garbha Dandiya Competition, Heads to Nationals


Nirbhay Bhav Academy of Performing Arts, Porvorim, emerged victorious at Goa’s largest Garbha Dandiya competition, winning ₹1 lakh in cash and a trophy. Organised by Sarvajanik Durga Utsav Samiti, Bazarpeth-Pedne, and sponsored by Hon’ble MLA Shri Pravin Arlekar, the team will now represent Goa at the national-level dance championship in Gwalior on October 4–5.

Films

Goa to Spotlight Its Soul Through Cinema at Heritage for Sustainability Film Festival


The upcoming Heritage for Sustainability Film Festival, to be held on September 28 in Panaji, will feature 13 powerful films and documentaries by Goan filmmakers that celebrate Goa’s heritage, culture, and environment as part of World Tourism Day celebrations.

Books & Literature

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.

Films

“I Am Nothing”: Museum of Goa Hosts Documentary Screening on Vamona Navelkar with Director Talk


The Museum of Goa (MOG) in Pilerne will host a special screening of I Am Nothing, a moving documentary on Goan artist and philosopher Vamona Navelkar, directed by Ronak Kamat. The event on July 13, 2025, will include a post-screening conversation with the filmmaker.