Goa: A Journey of Rediscovery

Many dream of escaping urban chaos for Goa’s serene landscapes. Katharina Poggendorf-Kakar and her late husband, Sudhir Kakar, did just that, settling in a peaceful South Goan village 21 years ago. Her book, Moving to Goa, explores the state’s scenic hinterlands, diverse society, and the hidden history of its colonial past. Since then, Goa has transformed dramatically. Katharina now questions Goa’s twenty-first-century reality—why do urban escapees recreate city life here, and how do local and nature-driven communities impact Goa’s well-being and environment?

Katharina will be in conversation with Sheela Jayawant to discuss the paradoxes of building alternative lives in Goa, confronting greed and exploitation, and fostering hope for positive change.

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