World Tiatr Day celebrated in Goa on Tuesday at Kala Academy

World Tiatr Day

Tiatr is a form of musical theatre that is extremely popular in Goa. It is also popular with Goans living in Mumbai, the Gulf, and even the UK. These dramas are performed mainly in the Roman Konkani dialects. They include music, dancing, and singing. Tiatr performers are called tiatrists. Goa celebrated World Tiatr day yesterday […]

A singing competition by the government, of the people, for the government

Many may have heard some people praise a particular political party, but in Goa you can actually sing praises of the ruling party and get a prize for it. Recently the Department of Information & Publicity of the Goa Government in collaboration with Tiatr Academy of Goa has decided to organize a singing competition. The […]

TIATR AND GOA!

Goa and its ties to Tiatr go way long back. Goa Tiatr is a form of musical theatre, extremely famous. Dancing, singing, music and acting altogether, performed mainly in Roman Konkani dialects. ‘Tiatrists’ are the ones that perform they are well trained professional artists. The enthusiasm and excitement that goes into making the whole drama […]