Malar Bonderam 2026 will bring Goa’s 450-year-old festival tradition to life on August 15 with a 12-hour celebration featuring heritage walks, traditional performances, Goan cuisine, workshops, the grand Bonderam float parade and live music.
Tag: Konkani Culture
Madganvcho Awaaz Launches ‘Asmitai Vars’ to Mark 60 Years of the Historic Opinion Poll
Madganvcho Awaaz has launched Asmitai Vars, a year-long programme to commemorate 60 years of Goa’s historic Opinion Poll of 1967, with senior advocate and Opinion Poll stalwart Uday Bhembre unveiling the initiative in Margao.
St. Francis Xavier Parish, Duler Hosts ‘SON-BORN 2.0’ Christmas Fiesta to Welcome the New Year
St. Francis Xavier Parish, Duler marked the beginning of 2026 with ‘SON-BORN 2.0’, a vibrant two-day Christmas Fiesta celebrating faith, culture and community through performances, films and tiatr at the St. Anthony School Grounds.
Remembering Eric Ozario: Legendary Konkani Singer and Cultural Pioneer Passes Away
Eric Alexander Ozario [18th May 1949 - 29th August 2025], an iconic Konkani music composer, cultural activist, and founder of Mandd Sobhann, significantly shaped Konkani art, culture, and language in Karnataka, India. As music director for the 2023 Konkani film ‘Ozmitay’, his legacy leaves a lasting imprint on the Konkani community and beyond.
Duler Parish Empowers Grandparents and Elders with Cybercrime Awareness on Appreciation Day
The Parish of St Francis Xavier Church, Duler, celebrated Grandparents’ and Elders’ Appreciation Day on July 27, 2025, with heartfelt prayers, cultural tributes, and an empowering cybercrime-literacy session. The event brought together generations in a celebration of faith, wisdom, and digital awareness, underlining the parish’s commitment to honouring and protecting its elders.