#faith, Human Interest

Immaculate Conception Church Glows in Tricolour on Goa Liberation Day

The iconic Immaculate Conception Church in Panjim was illuminated in the colours of the Indian national flag to mark Goa Liberation Day, symbolising pride, freedom, and unity.

Events in Goa

Heritage First Festival 2025 Begins, Showcasing Goaโ€™s Cultural Richness Through 41 Walks & Workshops

The second edition of the Heritage First Festival opened at Panajiโ€™s Azad Maidan with a call to rediscover Goaโ€™s cultural, ecological, architectural and linguistic heritage through 41 curated walks and workshops across the state.

International

Goaโ€™s Heritage Shines in Leicester as Historic Tiatr โ€œDevachen Naun Jietam Hanvโ€ Packs Braunstone Civic Hall

The Goan tiatr โ€œDevachen Naun Jietam Hanv,โ€ directed by acclaimed theatre stalwart Mariano Fernandes, captivated a full house at Braunstone Civic Hall, Leicester, on 19 October 2025. Featuring Goan legends Prince Jacob and Varsha Usgaokar, the event became a landmark cultural celebration of Konkani theatre, identity, and heritage among the Goan diaspora in the United Kingdom.

Human Interest

Sanjeev Sardesai Warns: “Forget Your Heritage, and It Will Be Wiped Out”

At the Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias Centenary Lecture, heritage advocate Sanjeev Sardesai delivered a passionate appeal urging Goans to protect their tangible and intangible heritage โ€” from ancient monuments to culinary traditions โ€” or risk losing them forever.

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 Goaโ€™s heritage, culture, and environment as part of World Tourism Day celebrations.