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Events in Goa

Transcend Goa 2026 Kicks Off as India’s First Dedicated Transmedia Conclave

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Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

Transcend Goa 2026, India’s first-ever dedicated Transmedia Conclave, was inaugurated on January 15 at Maquinez Palace, Panjim, marking a significant step in Goa’s journey towards becoming a hub for creative innovation and media excellence. The opening ceremony and Day 1 proceedings witnessed the presence of key dignitaries, policymakers, and industry leaders, underscoring the importance of the conclave in shaping future-ready entertainment ecosystems.

The event was inaugurated in the presence of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr Pramod Sawant, along with Dr V. Candavelou, Chief Secretary, Government of Goa; Smt Delilah Lobo, MLA – Siolim Constituency and Vice-Chairman, Entertainment Society of Goa; Shri Asvin Chandru, CEO, Entertainment Society of Goa; Shri C. Sajan Raj Kurup, Chairman, Creativeland Group; and Shri Harish Rao, Founder, Bulletproof Entertainment and Co-founder, Goa Future Proof, among other dignitaries and registered participants.

Day 1 of Transcend Goa 2026 set the tone for meaningful dialogue and collaboration through keynote addresses and engaging panel discussions focused on emerging trends in transmedia storytelling, film, digital content creation, and evolving entertainment business models. The conclave provided a dynamic platform for creators, filmmakers, industry professionals, and policymakers to exchange ideas, explore synergies, and discuss opportunities for innovation and investment.

Organised by the Entertainment Society of Goa in partnership with Goa Future Proof and supported by the Government of Goa, Transcend Goa 2026 reflects the state’s vision to strengthen its global footprint in the media and entertainment sector. By fostering collaboration across creative disciplines and highlighting Goa’s cultural vibrancy and infrastructure, the conclave aims to position Goa as a future-forward destination for storytelling, creativity, and media-driven growth.

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Goan Creator Bags Runner-Up at SFTI Surat Ganpati Reel Competition

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Written by Intern Queeny George M.H , Team Allycaral

Goan content creator Mario Pimenta has added another feather to his cap by securing second place at the Ganpati Reel Competition organized by the Spandan Film and Television Institute (SFTI), Surat. Known online as @mario_sarkaar, Mario regularly participates in content competitions across local, national, and international platforms, and this latest recognition adds to his growing list of accolades.

For his entry, Mario collaborated with classmate Cayfel Almeida, who captured video footage of vibrant Ganesh pandals in Margao. Mario then edited the clips to create a compelling Instagram Reel that showcased the cultural spirit of Goa’s Ganpati celebrations. The competition, organized by SFTI Surat— the city’s first inclusive film school— judged entries based on the number of views received on Instagram.

The first place went to The Curious Mind Academy, while Komal Agarwal secured third position. Mario’s recognition marks not only personal achievement but also highlights the creative potential emerging from Goa’s digital landscape. His storytelling approach, rooted in local culture and powered by modern editing techniques, continues to resonate with wider audiences.

This win during a culturally rich competition shines a light on the growing presence of Goan creators in India’s digital content scene, proving that meaningful stories can emerge from every corner of the country.

Events in Goa

Australian First Nations Art and Digital Storytelling Exhibition ‘Walking Through A Songline’ Strikes a Chord in Goa

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~ ‘Walking Through A Songline’ at The Museum of Goa, resonates with India’s own indigenous oral traditions.

Panaji, March 2025: Ancient Australian First Nations’ knowledge meets cutting-edge technology at ‘Walking Through A Songline,’ an immersive and digital art exhibition that brings the storytelling of Australia’s First Nations’ people to Goa.

Hosted at the Museum of Goa (MOG) in Pilerne, the ongoing exhibition, which was inaugurated by Christian Jack, Australian Deputy Consul General in Mumbai recently, reimagined the Seven Sisters Songline, one of Australia’s oldest indigenous narratives, through digital artistry, drawing unexpected connections to India’s own oral and artistic traditions.

Songlines, also called dreaming tracks, are a way of holding and passing on knowledge in non-text-based societies. These are millennia-old pathways of knowledge in the form of story, performance and art, that span the entire Australian continent, forming its foundational stories. The Songlines map the routes and activities of ancestral ‘creator beings’ that explain creation and transmit cultural values, including protocols of behaviour and living sustainably on the continent.

Presented by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the National Museum of Australia and produced by the Melbourne-based Mosster Studio, the exhibition uses digital craft to take a relook at Australia’s epic Seven Sisters Songline, an ancient tale of pursuit, survival of the continent’s First Nations’ people and cosmic connections. Interpreting the work of more than 100 artists, the exhibition transported visitors into the heart of Australian First Nations’ storytelling, drawing unexpected parallels with Goa’s own prehistoric art, like the Usgalimal petroglyphs in Quepem.

“Indigenous art is often sidelined as ‘primitive’ when in reality, it is as contemporary as any other form of artistic expression,” said Museum of Goa founder director Dr Subodh Kerkar. “This exhibition extends the spirit of Reconciliation Place in Canberra and Australia’s efforts to celebrate its First Nations’ people.” Reconciliation Place in the Australian capital of Canberra is a public space dedicated to acknowledging the continent’s indigenous history, culture and the ongoing journey of reconciliation in Australia.

Australian Deputy Consul General, Christian Jack, highlighted the exhibition’s broader significance. “We are thrilled with the response ‘Walking Through A Songline’ is receiving in Goa. Songlines, like India’s oral traditions, are ancestral maps of knowledge, passed down through generations. The multi-sensory art exhibition showcased the power of digital storytelling in preserving one of the world’s oldest cultures and it has been an honour to share this experience with the people of Goa.”

The exhibition at the MOG in Pilerne represents the last leg of the exhibition’s India tour and will be open for public viewing till April 4.

Beyond the digital installation, the exhibition features workshops, storytelling sessions and interactive activities, ensuring engagement beyond the screen. The India tour of ‘Walking Through A Songline’ has been organised in tandem with the Centre for Australia-India Relations (CAIR), Deakin University, Tata BlueScope Steel and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ).