The Museum of Christian Art at the Santa Monica Convent in Old Goa
Goa has so much to offer in terms of history and culture. Goan and Portuguese cultures have become intertwined and entangled together to bring to you centuries worth of art and history which are big tourist attractions. The Museum of Christian Art (MoCA) in Old Goa is a perfect example of how these cultures are […]
Welcome to the Ketevan World Sacred Music Festival 2018
It’s that time of the year again. The Ketevan World Sacred Music Festival is back to give you music to woo all the five senses. The festival, which takes place in Old Goa every year, combines music traditions from the East and West inspired by the life of St. Ketevan, Queen of Georgia. It is […]
What do you know about the tribes of Goa and their backgrounds?
Goa has long played an important part in the history of India. In spite of being the smallest state in the country, it has a rich history, heritage, and culture. And a lot of this comes from the original settlers, the tribes of Goa that we’ve learned about in school. What do we really know […]
The Sur Jahan World Peace Music Festival – A journey of musical stylings
These days it would seem like Goa is the capital of cultural music festivals with the Monte Music festival in Old Goa having just gotten over and the Ketevan World Music Festival yet to come. In between, is the 4th edition of the Sur Jahan World Peace Music Festival at the Kala Academy from the […]
The Ashoka Chakra: A story of dance-drama on how it came about
The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the dharmachakra; represented with 24 spokes. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Ashoka. The most visible use of the Ashoka Chakra today is at the centre of the Flag of India (adopted on 22 July 1947), where it is […]
Street art makes its debut in Goa with the St+art Goa project
Goa has never seen street art take shape the way it did at the recently concluded Serendipity Arts Festival. The St+art Goa Project curated by Hanif Qureshi was met with mixed feelings and good cheer at the festival. The St+art Goa Project During the Serendipity Arts Festival, it was difficult to miss seeing the billboard-style […]
Lok Utsav 2018 starts tomorrow at Kala Academy
The Lok Utsav festival is all set to grace Goa once again at Kala Academy. This annual festival which usually runs for 10 days will take place at the Darya Sangam venue in the premises. Each year, the Lok Utsav presents a blend of folk artistry and handicrafts from all over India under one roof. […]
The Convent and Church of Santa Monica in Old Goa
There’s no doubt that a trip to Goa is not complete unless you do some sightseeing at Old Goa. The former capital of Goa has a rich history and has famous churches everywhere. The most famous of these being the Basilica of Bom Jesus, the Sé Cathedral and St. Cajetan Church which are visited by […]
The story of Anjediva Island and fort off the coast of Karnataka
When Goa was conquered by the Portuguese in the 15th century, one of the first things they did was to build forts all over the land. This was to ensure a defence against other invaders and were therefore built at strategic locations in Goa. While most are in ruins, some have been renovated and are […]
An Artful Experience at The Serendipity Arts Festival 2017
From an early age, we learn art. Toddlers learn to play with modelling clay by squishing it in their hands. It’s how they learn to make shapes and learn its texture. School further enhances the art experience for us. Whether it’s drawing, painting, clay modelling, craft making, we all get to see it and experience […]
