The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), in association with the Departments of Tourism, Art and Culture, and Information and Publicity, has announced a special tour for the Tripurari Poornima Boat Festival on 5th November 2025 at Vithalapur, Sankhali. The festival celebrates Goa’s rich cultural traditions with a moonlit boat show on the River Valvanti.
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Capt. Venzy Viegas Inspires Goans Abroad at World Goa Day 2025 in Kuwait
AAP MLA Capt. Venzy Viegas joined the Goan Cultural Centre–Kuwait as a special guest for the World Goa Day 2025 celebrations, uniting Goans from across the region in a celebration of culture, identity, and togetherness. His message of preserving Goa’s “Asmutai” (heritage) and building a brighter future resonated deeply with the diaspora.
Goencho Festakar Marius Fernandes Reconnects with UK’s First Ordained Goan Priest
Marius Fernandes shared a nostalgic UK moment, reconnecting with Fr John Tavares — the first Goan priest ordained in the UK in 1992. Their special meeting in Leicester included stories of faith, food, and a shared pilgrimage memory from 1995 to Marius’ village in Goa, led by his mother Antonette Fernandes.
DPM’s Shree Mallikarjun & Shri. Chetan Manju Desai College Wins Consolation Prize at Ghumat Mahasangam 4.0
DPM’s Shree Mallikarjun & Shri. Chetan Manju Desai College team has been awarded the Consolation Prize at the prestigious All Goa Ghumat Aarti Competition – Ghumat Mahasangam 4.0, organized by Ghumat Mogi and Rajdeep Builders. A proud moment celebrating Goa’s vibrant cultural traditions!
Goan Documentary “Bhaangar Kalakusar Karigiri” Wins Big at Miseentage Indian Film Awards 2025
“Bhaangar Kalakusar Karigiri,” a Konkani-language documentary directed by debutant filmmaker Prachi Shirodkar, has won the Best Documentary Award at the prestigious Miseentage Indian Film Awards 2025. The film highlights the heritage and craftsmanship of Goa’s traditional goldsmith artisans and arrives during the 75th anniversary of Goan cinema.