Artists from Belfast’s renowned street art festival, Hit the North, are in Thailand this week for a sister festival in Chiang Mai. The collaborative event features large-scale murals by artists Zippy, Emic, and Rob Hilken, exploring themes of climate change, identity, and cultural connection. Supported by the British Council, the exchange highlights how public art can cross borders and build creative communities.
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Goa Gears Up for a Memorable Year-End with ‘Feels Like Goa’ Campaign
Goa Tourism has launched its heartfelt year-end campaign “Feels Like Goa”, celebrating the state’s timeless charm, spirituality, cultural richness, and festive energy. Designed to rekindle emotional connections with travelers, the campaign highlights Goa as more than just a destination — it’s a feeling.
Goa Tourism Highlights Regenerative Tourism Through Rural & Heritage Experiences on World Tourism Day 2025
To mark World Tourism Day 2025, Goa Tourism, in collaboration with TTAG and SKAL International Goa, hosted immersive cultural experiences in Mulgao Village and a special Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour around North Goa. Hon’ble Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte emphasized the importance of community-led, sustainable tourism, while students from Bal Bhavan joined an engaging educational tour through Goa’s heritage, highlighting the state’s evolving tourism strategy beyond beaches.
Lisbon: A Meeting of Rivers, Roads and Roots – A Story by Marius Festakar
Sailing into Lisbon felt like stepping into a parallel chapter of Goa's story. As Marius Festakar wanders through Lisbon’s Alfama, rides Tram 28, and visits St. Anthony’s Church, he draws deep connections between the Portuguese capital and his homeland of Goa. This is more than travel — it’s a reflection on heritage, identity, and the living link between two vibrant cultures.
Mission Panaji: Students Lead the Way in Civic Change
Adhvan Learning’s "Mission Panaji" saw enthusiastic participation from fifteen schools in an inter-school event that spotlighted youth-led solutions for improving Panaji’s infrastructure, culture, and environment.