Ghumat workshop held at Nirmala Institute Panjim with Dr Pandurang Phaldeasi.
The Ghumat workshop started with a bang with ex Kala Academy member secretary Dr Pandurang Phaldeasi .
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Abolleachem Fest to be held at Nirmala Institute,Panjim in March.
The First Abolleachem Fest (Flower Festival) will be celebrated at the iconic Nirmala Institute, Panjim in March 2018. The festival will show case Goa"s heritage food, art, music etc. A meeting was held with the management, staff and resource persons to organise a few workshops prior to the Fest.
Goan delicacies served over Christmas.
Christmas is a time of giving around Goa. Families and neighbours exchange home made sweets , savouries and pastries . It's and old age tradition that is still maintained in our village's.
Flower sellers at Mapusa market.
A trip to Goa is not complete until one visits the incredible Mapusa market. This open market is a buyer's delight and a photographer joy.
Bid goodbye to the good doctor of Divar.
The "ATMA" of Divar Island is no more. As I was about to post a Christmas greetings to my friends, I receive the awful news that one of the greatest Divarkar has passed away to a better place.. I deeply mourn the death of my dear friend of many years Atmaram Pilgaokar, a knowledgeable male nurse, a great tiatr director and an awesome human being. Pilgaonkar Atmaram was always willing to help anyone at anytime of the day or night and that to for free, and has been doing it for the last 40 years. Only a few weeks ago he was garnering my help to save the Ruie medicinal plant which grows abundantly in Divar. My children Gemma Fernandes and Ashley Fernandes will always remember him with great fondness as he discovered them both and encouraged them wholeheartedly. My most Heartfelt condolences to his family and his many many patients on Divar Island.
JIVIT one of the few Konkani monthly in Goa.
JIVIT is one of the few Romi Konkani magazine in Goa edited by well known tiatr personality Michael Jude Gracias. #goan #GOA #festival #beach #FESTIVAL #lovegoa
Musicians festival features in Amcho Avaz.
The Muzgachem Fest on 9th December at Carmel college has been featured in the Romi Konkani newspaper. #goan #GOA #festival #beach #FESTIVAL #lovegoa #percussion #bonderam #lovegoa
Two youngsters born at our festivals.
Akshay Chari and Narayan Vernekar have been volunteering for last few festivals showcasing their wonderful skills. Here they are seen doing a clay model of actress Gemma Fernandes at Carmel college for the Muzgachem Fest on 9th December 2018.#divar #painting #water #colour
Ace photographer Gordon Mendonça
Our festivals have been fortunate to have a talented and enthusiastic Gordon Mendonça who has volunteered to photograph and document our recent festivals around Goa. He took amazing photos of the Ramponnkaranchem Fest, Muzgachem Fest to name a few.
Festivals with principles and we have stuck by it.
A Festival like no other, a people's event empowering all sections of society. #goan #GOA #festival #beach #FESTIVAL #lovegoa
The legendary singing typist from St Mathias, Divar Island.
Carlos Menezes is perhaps one of the last manual typist operating from Panjim near Cafe Bhosle. He is also a singer, composer, actor and a tiatrist. Here he can be seen with fellow tiatrist Gemma Fernandes.
Ekvottachem Fest reunion with friends and organisers.
Ekvottachem Fest on 10 December at Corlim Village was a huge success. As a thank you the villagers invited us back for a meal and discuss about the next festival.
Ghumttachem Fest in Siridao
The first Ghumttachem Fest in Siridao 2017 was a great success with all communities taking part. For the first time women performed with the Ghumott in the open arena.
