The third edition of Festa do Povo will be held on January 24 and 25 at the mangrove-lined pedestrian spine at Patto Plaza, Panaji, celebrating Goan cuisine, music and culture with vibrant performances, local home chefs, and a true “of the people, by the people, for the people” spirit.
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First-Ever Ekvottachem Fest Unites Leicester’s Goans in a Celebration of Culture and Community
History will be made in Leicester on Saturday, 23rd August 2025, as the city hosts the inaugural Ekvottachem Fest — a grassroots, community-powered celebration of Goan unity. Curated by global cultural champion Festakar Marius Fernandes, the event promises an evening of music, dance, storytelling, and tradition at John Bosco Hall, marking a vibrant chapter in the UK Goan diaspora’s cultural journey.
Sushant Chimulkar Wins 1st GUJ Solo Singing Competition 2025
The Goa Union of Journalists hosted its first Solo Singing Competition 2025 at Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, where Sushant Chimulkar (The Navhind Times) bagged the top prize in the competitive category.
‘Cantaram for the Community’ Revives Goa’s Musical Heritage for Students of 17 Schools
Communicare Trust’s ‘Cantaram for the Community’ brought classic Konkani music to life for students through live performances, vinyl sessions, and quizzes at Carmel College, Nuvem and St Xavier’s College, Mapusa.
‘Cantaram for the Community’: Goan Colleges to Host Vinyl-Powered Musical Heritage Concerts
As part of its 20-year anniversary, Communicare Trust is bringing the magic of classic Konkani cantaram music to Goan college students through two campus concerts. Blending vinyl records with live performances, the initiative reintroduces youth to Goa’s rich musical heritage and forgotten legends.
