Hovyo: Echoes of the Past, a documentary directed by Goan filmmaker Tanisha Pawar, has been officially selected for the International Tagore Film Awards (ITFA) 2026. The film, created as a final-year project at St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, documents Goa's fading oral folk tradition and highlights the need to preserve its rich cultural heritage.
Tag: Goa Culture
Institute Menezes Braganza Observes Death Anniversary of Bakibab Borkar in Margao
The Institute Menezes Braganza (IMB), Panaji, commemorated the death anniversary of renowned Goan poet B.B. Borkar (Bakibab) with a tribute programme held at Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts & Science, Margao. The event celebrated the literary legacy of one of Goa's most iconic poets.
‘Yeh Nadi Kuch Keh Rahi Hai’ Concludes ‘We, The Rivers of Goa’ Initiative with Poetry and Storytelling
The concluding event of 'We, The Rivers of Goa', titled 'Yeh Nadi Kuch Keh Rahi Hai', brought together poetry, storytelling and theatre at Saraya Eco Stay, Sangolda, celebrating Goa’s rivers while reinforcing the need for river conservation through community-driven cultural engagement.
14th Shenoi Goembab Jayanti Utsav to Celebrate Goa’s Linguistic and Cultural Heritage
The 14th Shenoi Goembab Jayanti Utsav will be held at Hirabai Zantye Memorial Hall, Divar, Goa, featuring discussions and sessions dedicated to preserving linguistic roots and celebrating the legacy of Shenoi Goembab.
Goan Folk Artist Chetan Khedekar Nominated for Prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2024
Konkani Bhasha Mandal has congratulated young Goan folk artist Chetan Vaman Khedekar on being nominated for the prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2024 by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi. The nomination recognises his contribution to preserving and promoting Goa’s rich folk dance and folk music traditions.