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SUMMARY:Crochet Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn to crochet with Sharmila Majumdar. \nA beginner friendly session where you will make a simple coaster.Adults workshop. \nAll materials included.Register on WhatsApp or call 8010565923.
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/crochet-workshop/
LOCATION:Children’s Art Studio
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: The Brave New World of Goan Writing & Art 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Brave New World of Goan Writing & Art 2025\, edited by Selma Carvalho\, brings together perspectives from every corner of Goa’s living mosaic: new residents\, diaspora Goans\, and the steadfast locals who embody its everyday rhythms. The anthology spans Konkani and Portuguese works translated into English\, queer narratives\, and essays by museum curators\, artists\, art critics\, environmentalists\, heritage conservationists\, screenwriters\, researchers\, and academics. Together\, these voices deepen our understanding of Goa as a richly layered\, ever-changing landscape of lives and imaginations. \nThe panel discussing this fabulous edition to the ever-expanding genre of Goan writing includes some of its contributors: Annie Sengupta\, Glenis Mendonca\, Janeita Singh\, Heta Pandit in conversation with Aaron Monteiro \nThe book is published by the Margao-Goa-based publishing house\, CinnamonTeal Design and Publishing. \n🗓 Date: Sunday\, 21st December\, 2025\n🕚 Time: 11:30 AM\n📍 Venue: Museum of Goa\, Plot No. 79\, Pilerne Industrial Estate\, Bardez \nFree Entry \nRSVP is compulsory\nPlease WhatsApp your name to 7722089666
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/book-launch-the-brave-new-world-of-goan-writing-art-2025/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251214T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251214T210000
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SUMMARY:Concerto de Natal
DESCRIPTION:Oscar Castellino and The Timemakers present a unique Christmas concert from Goa\, blending Konkani and Portuguese music with beloved English and French carols. This special evening celebrates the legacy of the legendary Goan poet\, the late Manohar Rai Sardessai\, marked by the release of a new Christmas carol composed by Oscar Castellino to his poetry. The concert also features the debut of a fresh musical collaboration between Umesh Sardessai and Oscar Castellino. Together\, they create a soulful\, cross-cultural experience that honours Goan heritage while presenting a contemporary celebration of the festive season. \nThe concert will feature works in Konkani\, Portuguese\, and English by Manohar Rai Sardessai\, Micael Martins\, Gabriel Pais\, Oscar Castellino\, and Adolphe Adam. \nFeaturing \nOscar Castellino | Opera Singer\nInternational opera singer and composer of the Mars Anthem. Performer at the Royal Opera House\, London. \nChelsea D’Silva | Singer\nA compelling singer known for her soulful voice\, comfortable singing in a variety of languages. \nJason Quadros | Pianist\nA wizard on the piano\, Jason is an accomplished pianist comfortable in many styles: composer\, arranger\, and educator. \nNahil Flores | Ghumot and Percussion\nA champion of the Goan Ghumot\, a dynamic young percussionist. \nSenon de Souza | Violin\nA versatile violinist comfortable in many styles\, his performances have captivated audiences. \n \n \n \n \n\n\nTickets
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/concerto-de-natal/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251214T200000
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SUMMARY:DIY Christmas Decor Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Create as many Christmas decor items as you like at our Christmas Decor Open Studio.Use materials like pipe cleaners\, ice cream sticks\, pompoms and more.Age: No age limit. \nNote: This activity is part of Concerto de Natal.Parents who wish to stay after 7 pm will need to buy concert tickets separately. \nWhatsApp or call 8010565923 to register.
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/diy-christmas-decor-open-studio/
LOCATION:Children’s Art Studio
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251214T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260529T205317
CREATED:20251210T052536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T052536Z
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SUMMARY:From Water Resources to Commons: Reframing the Mhadei Dispute
DESCRIPTION:Jointly presented by Prof. Peter R. deSouza\, Prof. Lakshmi Subramanian\, Dr Solano Da Silva\, and filmmakers Gasper D’Souza and Shrinivas Ananthanarayanan\, this presentation and film screening explore how research on the Mhadei water-sharing dispute moved beyond techno-centric debates to engage with the river’s geological\, ecological\, cultural\, and political temporalities. \nThe session will present key insights from The River Mhadei: The Science and Politics of Diversion\, followed by a screening of Maa Dei\, which visually captures the river’s cultural life and beauty. The audience will also be introduced to the open-access repository \nwww.mhadeicollective.com. \nFree Entry \nRSVP is compulsory\nPlease WhatsApp your name to 7722089666 \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSundays #Talk #RiverMhadei #Filmmaker #FilmScreening #WatersharingDispute #Geological #Ecological #Cultural #Political #Science #Beauty \n 
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/from-water-resources-to-commons-reframing-the-mhadei-dispute/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251207T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260529T205317
CREATED:20251206T063015Z
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SUMMARY:MOG SUNDAY- December 2025 Calendar
DESCRIPTION:Keep your Sundays free this September for an exciting line-up of speakers at the Museum of Goa! \n\n\n07 December 2025 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm \n\n\n\n\nTopic: On Indigenous and Experimental Musical Instruments \n\nSpeaker: Divesh Gadekar \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n14 December 2025 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: Book Discussion and Film Screening on the Mhadei River \n\nFilm Screening & Discussion \n  \n21 December 2025 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm \n\n\n\nTopic: Brave New World of Goan Writing \n\nSpeakers: Heta Pandit\, Janeita Singh\, Annie Sengupta\, Glenis Mendonca & Aaron Monteiro \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n28 December 2025 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: Maya Universe Presentation by Memesys \n\nSpeakers: Anand Gandhi & Zain Memon \n  \n\n\n\n\nRegister now and be part of MOG Sundays\, a space for crucial discussions across a range of important themes and ideas. \nRSVP is compulsory. \nPlease WhatsApp your name to 7722089666 to register!
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/mog-sunday-december-2025-calendar/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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SUMMARY:The living Resonance of Folk by Divesh Gadekar
DESCRIPTION:Artist Divesh Gadekar’s work explores the sonic and material worlds of indigenous and experimental musical instruments from Goa’s tribal and pastoral traditions and beyond. Drawing from his audio archive and field documentation\, he presents sound recordings\, instrument studies\, and performative fragments that bring together oral histories\, craftsmanship\, and community celebrations. \nAn organologist and founder of SURU Studios\, Divesh studies\, documents\, and revives rare indigenous instruments\, engaging with ecology\, craftsmanship\, and the evolving relationship between humans\, sound\, and the natural world. \nFree Entry \nRSVP is compulsory\nPlease WhatsApp your name to 7722089666 \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSundays #talk #Artist #Indigenous #Goa #Tribal #Drawing #AudioArchive #Musicalinstrument #Histories #Craftsmanship #Community #Ecology #Organologist #Sound
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/the-living-resonance-of-folk-by-divesh-gadekar/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
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SUMMARY:Goa in Film
DESCRIPTION:In its 10th year\, the Museum of Goa is proud to host ‘Goa in Film’\, a two-day Konkani Film Marathon\, curated by award-winning director Bardroy Barretto. \nGoa has always been a place where faith\, folklore\, and everyday life meet\, and where art becomes the bridge between them. This celebration honours that spirit. Through these films\, Konkani becomes more than a language\, it becomes a landscape. What is spoken carries into gesture\, silence\, emotion\, and light. \nAlongside the current exhibition\, The Festivals of Goa\, which explores the rituals\, intensity\, and contradictions that shape the Goan experience\, Goa in Film offers a contemporary lens. It highlights how Goans see themselves today and the stories they feel compelled to tell\, stories that are personal\, urgent\, and deeply local. \n🗓️ Dates: December 5th & 6th\, 2025\n📍 Venue: Museum of Goa\, Pilerne \nFREE FOR ALL \nFOR MORE DETAILS \nRSVP compulsory\nWhatsapp or call 7722089666 today!
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/goa-in-film/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251130T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251130T180000
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SUMMARY:Magic Moon Lamp
DESCRIPTION:MAGIC MOON LAMP\nFacilitated by Puja Guha \nPuja Guha is a contemporary artist who primarily works with oil painting. Over the past four years\, she has also been teaching and exploring different art styles with children\, continuing to learn\, experiment\, and grow alongside them. \nIn this DIY Magic Moon Lamp workshop\, children will create their own glowing moon. They’ll build the shape\, paint it\, add a gentle light inside\, and take home a beautiful illuminated piece. The activity is safe\, easy\, and fun for all ages. \nWhatsApp or call 8010565923 to register. Registration compulsory.
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/magic-moon-lamp/
LOCATION:Children’s Art Studio
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251130T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251130T130000
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SUMMARY:Tides and Time: Conversations between a father\, a daughter\, and the sea.
DESCRIPTION:There are men who learn from books\, and those who learn from the horizon. At seventeen\, when the tide of responsibility rose too soon\, Vivek Kandalgoankar left his studies and stepped into the sea. Now seventy-four\, he carries within him the rhythms of Goa’s fishing life\, a knowledge older than technology\, spoken in the dialect of tides\, wind\, and moonlight. \nIn Tides and Time\, his daughter\, photographer and storyteller Assavri Kulkarni\, joins him in conversation\, a dialogue between memory and documentation\, practice and perspective. What begins as a personal exchange between father and daughter widens into a meditation on heritage\, ecology\, and the fragile continuity of traditional knowledge. \nThis MOG Sundays conversation drifts between the practical and the poetic\, between the salt on one man’s hands and the lens through which his daughter reclaims their shared inheritance. In a world rushing toward speed\, they remind us that the moon still governs the sea\, and the sea still teaches those who listen. \n🗓 Date: Sunday\, 30th November\, 2025\n🕚 Time: 11:30 AM\n📍 Venue: Museum of Goa\, Plot No. 79\, Pilerne Industrial Estate\, Bardez \nFree Entry \nRSVP is compulsory\nPlease WhatsApp your name to 7722089666
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/conversations-between-a-father-a-daughter-and-the-sea/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251123T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251123T180000
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CREATED:20251114T043845Z
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SUMMARY:Faces in Form
DESCRIPTION:Festivals offer us chances to become more than ourselves. Join our mask-making workshop to create faces of heroes\, demons\, animals\, and magical beings — and step with us into a world of imagination\, transformation and possibilities! \n\nAge: 4+ \nINR 700 per participant
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/faces-in-form/
LOCATION:Children’s Art Studio
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251123T113000
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SUMMARY:Delhi-Goa-Delhi: Journeys\, Stories\, People\, Change
DESCRIPTION:Shalini Singh\, co-founder and trustee of the People’s Archive of Rural India (PARI)\, is an award-winning journalist recognised for her impactful reporting on environmental issues. She receives some of India’s highest journalism honours and is described by ELLE India as a fearless reporter who “will stop at nothing for the truth.” \nOver a decade ago\, her work brings her to Goa\, where an inquiry into unplanned tourism opens up deeper stories of illegal mining\, unequal development\, and even a mysterious shipwreck. Unexpected encounters\, shared meals\, and the generosity of local citizens shape a transformative professional and personal chapter\, despite the challenges of getting those stories published. Ten years later\, she turns her focus to Delhi’s most vulnerable farmers and fisherfolk facing climate change\, finding echoes of the same inequalities. \nFree Entry \nRSVP is compulsory\nPlease WhatsApp your name to 7722089666
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/delhi-goa-delhi-journeys-stories-people-change/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251116T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251116T123000
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SUMMARY:India's Telecom Story: From Wires to Waves
DESCRIPTION:India’s telecom sector isn’t just massive — it’s transformational. With over 1.2 billion mobile connections\, 944 million broadband users\, and data consumption reaching 228\,779 PB (petabytes) this year\, the industry’s 10% annual revenue growth cements India as the world’s fastest-growing digital ecosystem. Telecom innovation continues to redefine how businesses scale\, how entrepreneurs build\, and how society connects and learns. \nJoin us for an exclusive conversation on “India’s Telecom Evolution” with Dr. Mahesh Uppal\, one of the key contributors to the creation of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). This session traces the sector’s ongoing journey — from early liberalization and policy reforms to the digital connectivity shaping India today. \nDr. Mahesh Uppal is in conversation with author Varsha Adusumilli. This dialogue is a must-attend for industry leaders\, technologists\, policy professionals\, and anyone seeking a behind-the-scenes look at how one of India’s most influential sectors is built — and where it’s heading next.
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/indias-telecom-story-from-wires-to-waves/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251116T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251116T130000
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SUMMARY:Rangoli Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Children’s Day with a special rangoli competition where kids will create their own rangoli patterns. \nThe best rangolis from each age group will win exciting prizes! \n\nAge: 4+ \nINR 150 for registeration
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/rangoli-competition/
LOCATION:Children’s Art Studio
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251109T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251109T180000
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SUMMARY:Stories in Clay
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Rahul Popaniya for Stories in Clay\, a hands-on workshop where children will shape miniature clay forms that come together in a large collaborative installation. \nAge: 4+ \nINR 500 per participant
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/stories-in-clay/
LOCATION:Children’s Art Studio
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251109T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251109T123000
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SUMMARY:The Bitter-Fruit Tree: Stories from Vanishing Forests
DESCRIPTION:There is a Goa that does not glitter by the sea. It breathes deeper inland\, where forests still whisper old hymns to the wind. Here\, Sahitya Akademi Award winner Prakash Parienkar sets The Bitter-Fruit Tree and Other Stories\, translated into English by Vidya Pai — a work that refuses to look away from the slow bruising of this land in the name of progress. Across thirteen stories\, Parienkar captures a Goa caught between memory and machinery\, where ancient trees fall to make way for ambition\, and villages once bound by folklore and faith watch their roots turn to dust. \nHe is joined in conversation by Dr. Glenis Mendonça\, who is attuned to the language of transition — between Konkani and English\, between past and present\, between belonging and erasure. \nFree Entry \nRSVP is compulsory\nPlease WhatsApp your name to 7722089666 \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #Inland #Forests #AwardWinner #TheBitter-FruitTree #Goa #Memory #Machinery #AncientTrees #Ambition #Folklore #Faith #Conversation #RootsTurnToDust
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/the-bitter-fruit-tree-stories-from-vanishing-forests/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251109T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260118T180000
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SUMMARY:Festivals as Playgrounds - A Children’s Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThis exhibition reiterates MOG’s commitment to bringing Goa’s stories to you by reflecting on this land’s shared histories\, interfaith practices\, and evolving traditions. With 4 shows\, 90+ artists\, and 100+ artworks\, this exhibition will present the many known and unknown festivals of Goa\, centering on the people and communities that bring them to life. \nFestivals are the stories communities tell about themselves. Viewed anthropologically\, festivals are more than celebrations—they are how communities express their values\, adapt to change\, and reaffirm belonging. \nGoa’s festivals\, shaped by the various religious regimes and regional history\, do not offer a single culture but a mosaic of many. They remind us that coexistence is not just about tolerance\, but about participation and continuity. Through these collective expressions\, we see how Goans understand their environment\, their faiths\, and each other\, making festivals one of the most complete reflections of Goan life itself. \nFrench Sociologist\, Emile Durkheim\, sees feasts and festivals as an ‘effervescence’\, the intensity of which cements the solidarity of a group\, a representation of the invisible relationships between man and the laws of nature\, a veritable institution whereby the bonds between the members of a society are maintained\, regenerated\, and reproduced. \nThrough photographs\, collaborative installations\, multimedia artworks\, and a children’s art show\, Festivals of Goa becomes both a mirror and a map: reflecting on the many ways through which the people of Goa negotiate modernity\, memory\, and identity. \nBackground\nEstablished in 2015\, MOG has been a platform for artistic expression and innovation\, working with over 500 artists from around the world and hosting more than 600 exhibitions and events. Every year\, the museum brings together approximately 70\,000 visitors\, including tourists and over 12\,000 students from Goan schools\, providing a unique opportunity for people to engage with Goa’s history and culture through art. \nBy building a dialogue between art\, history\, and community\, MOG seeks to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of Goa’s complex cultural heritage. \nThe ‘Festivals of Goa’ exhibition is a significant milestone in the museum’s journey\, marking its 10th anniversary celebrations. \n \n \nAbout the exhibition\nThe Festivals as Playgrounds exhibition\, envisioned and curated by the Children’s Art Studio of the Museum of Goa\, is an exploration of creativity\, community\, and celebration through the eyes of children. This show provides a platform for young artists to express themselves freely and to share what they see and experience at various festivals. \nBy bringing their work into a museum setting\, the exhibition marks an important step towards recognising children’s creativity as a legitimate artistic skill and cultural contribution. It reflects the Museum of Goa’s ongoing commitment to nurturing young talent\, encouraging imagination\, and creating spaces where art becomes a natural extension of play\, learning\, and belonging. \nThe exhibition features 12 paintings created during a residency program at the Children’s Art Studio (CAS)\, where selected young artists aged between 4 to 9 were mentored to develop their own creative responses to festivals. As part of this initiative\, CAS also hosted residency sessions led by external mentors\, including a clay workshop by Nataliia Marynenko and a stop-motion animation workshop by Nitin Donde\, resulting in a range of artworks by different groups of children. In addition\, CAS conducted workshops across various institutions\, culminating in collaborative art installations that reflect how children experience community through festivals. \nIn this world\, magic is normal\, and the absurd and the impossible are best friends skipping hand in hand. Children see this world with a clarity many of us have forgotten. For them\, festivals are spaces where rules can be twisted\, broken\, or reinvented altogether. Children\, with eyes unclouded by what we call reality\, remind us that imagination is not an escape from the world; it is the way we first learn to see it. \nResidency Artists\nAbeer Tyagi | Aiden Daniel Pacheco | Aleksandra Jessica Lobo | Annika Sagar | Atulya Roy | Azurro Patrao | Calliope D’Souza | Christoph Homem | Dari Sharova | Gul Pritam Bijlani | Havana Sofia de Gouveia Pinto | Hosh | Ilai Desouza | Kai Milo Gokhale Chandani | Kai DeNazareth | Leo Sidorov | Nayantara Maya Fernandes | Rajvi Rohan Madgaonkar | Ria Maria Lobo | Shivya Kaushik | Yohaan | Zephyr Patrao | \nParticipating Institutions\nBookworm Library\, Aldona | Bookworm Library\, Saligao | Children’s Art Studio\, Pilerne | Govt. Primary School\, Pilerne | Govt. Primary School\, Saligao | Ish Kripa Sadan\, Siolim | St. Mary’s Convent High School\, Mapusa | The Learning Centre (TLC)\, Moira | \nMentored by\nNataliia Marynenko |  Nitin Donde | P S Soorya | Sharada Kerkar | Tincy Paulose | \nClick here for catalogue
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/festivals-as-playgrounds/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T071150Z
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SUMMARY:Where We Gather - Collaborative Community Projects
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThis exhibition reiterates MOG’s commitment to bringing Goa’s stories to you by reflecting on this land’s shared histories\, interfaith practices\, and evolving traditions. With 4 shows\, 90+ artists\, and 100+ artworks\, this exhibition will present the many known and unknown festivals of Goa\, centering on the people and communities that bring them to life. \nFestivals are the stories communities tell about themselves. Viewed anthropologically\, festivals are more than celebrations—they are how communities express their values\, adapt to change\, and reaffirm belonging. \nGoa’s festivals\, shaped by the various religious regimes and regional history\, do not offer a single culture but a mosaic of many. They remind us that coexistence is not just about tolerance\, but about participation and continuity. Through these collective expressions\, we see how Goans understand their environment\, their faiths\, and each other\, making festivals one of the most complete reflections of Goan life itself. \nFrench Sociologist\, Emile Durkheim\, sees feasts and festivals as an ‘effervescence’\, the intensity of which cements the solidarity of a group\, a representation of the invisible relationships between man and the laws of nature\, a veritable institution whereby the bonds between the members of a society are maintained\, regenerated\, and reproduced. \nThrough photographs\, collaborative installations\, multimedia artworks\, and a children’s art show\, Festivals of Goa becomes both a mirror and a map: reflecting on the many ways through which the people of Goa negotiate modernity\, memory\, and identity. \nBackground\nEstablished in 2015\, MOG has been a platform for artistic expression and innovation\, working with over 500 artists from around the world and hosting more than 600 exhibitions and events. Every year\, the museum brings together approximately 70\,000 visitors\, including tourists and over 12\,000 students from Goan schools\, providing a unique opportunity for people to engage with Goa’s history and culture through art. \nBy building a dialogue between art\, history\, and community\, MOG seeks to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of Goa’s complex cultural heritage. \nThe ‘Festivals of Goa’ exhibition is a significant milestone in the museum’s journey\, marking its 10th anniversary celebrations. \nAbout the exhibition\nThe collaborative community projects as a part of ‘Festivals of Goa’ feature 3 huge art installations that are an artisan-led intervention reflecting on the role of community-based art practices and their power to unite\, celebrate\, and transform our societies. This component explored how festivals are not simply reflections of society; they are the very means through which ‘the social’ is created\, maintained\, and renewed. \nThis show features 3 art installations of a Narakasur\, a Christmas tree made of crochet\, and a giant Matoli\, traditional community art practices that lie at the core of Goan celebrations. Created collaboratively by groups of local artists and artisans who have been deeply involved in these traditions for years\, the installations honour the shared spirit of creativity\, craftsmanship\, and community participation that defines Goa’s culture. Through this showcase\, the Museum of Goa reaffirms its commitment to making art accessible to all by opening its space to diverse creators and by recognising the vital role that local artistic practices play in shaping our collective identity and everyday life. \n \n \n \n‘Where we gather’ is a place that always has room for more\, for dreams of what is possible to grow bigger and bigger. Every festival is a rehearsal for hope\, a chance to imagine and become more than ourselves. \nParticipating Artists\nAkash A Gaude | Alcia D’Souza | Andria Reny Afonso | Arlene Saldanha | Ashved Priolkar | Ayush Dessai | Bhaktesh Naik | Brijesh Naik | Carol Braganza | Celia Menezes | Chetan Gaude | Datta Shambhu Naik | Deepa Bharne | Desiree Albuquerque | Dipesh Kurpaskar | Elvina Mendes Sequeira | Ermelina Pereira | Freda Coutinho e D’Souza | Ganesh Velip | Gaurang Naik | Harsh Dessai | Hilda Maria Vaz | Iris Menezes | Jennifer Fernandes | Julie Fernandes | Krutik Naik | Lalita Braganca | Louisa Rebello | Michelle Da Costa Gomes | Minnette Andrade | Mukesh Gaude | Nandhish Gaude | Parag G Naik | Queenie Furtado | Rohan Gaude | Saeej S Naik | Sahil Gaude | Saidnya D Naik | Sanija S Naik | Sanjay S Naik | Sarvesh Gaude | Sarvesh Gaude | Shailesh Gaude | Sharmila Majumdar (Azul Crochet) | Sheena Pereira (Crochet Wise) | Shivam Naik | Shubhank D Naik | Siddhesh Naik | Sophy V. Sivaraman | Swajeet Dessai | Tanaji Kashinath Gaude | Thresa Dias | Vinay T Naik | Viraj T Naik | Vishnukant Gaude | Yasmin Barreto Miranda Abranches
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/where-we-gather-collaborative-community-projects/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260529T205317
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T071230Z
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SUMMARY:Seen/Unseen - A Photo Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThis exhibition reiterates MOG’s commitment to bringing Goa’s stories to you by reflecting on this land’s shared histories\, interfaith practices\, and evolving traditions. With 4 shows\, 90+ artists\, and 100+ artworks\, this exhibition will present the many known and unknown festivals of Goa\, centering on the people and communities that bring them to life. \nFestivals are the stories communities tell about themselves. Viewed anthropologically\, festivals are more than celebrations—they are how communities express their values\, adapt to change\, and reaffirm belonging. \nGoa’s festivals\, shaped by the various religious regimes and regional history\, do not offer a single culture but a mosaic of many. They remind us that coexistence is not just about tolerance\, but about participation and continuity. Through these collective expressions\, we see how Goans understand their environment\, their faiths\, and each other\, making festivals one of the most complete reflections of Goan life itself. \nFrench Sociologist\, Emile Durkheim\, sees feasts and festivals as an ‘effervescence’\, the intensity of which cements the solidarity of a group\, a representation of the invisible relationships between man and the laws of nature\, a veritable institution whereby the bonds between the members of a society are maintained\, regenerated\, and reproduced. \nThrough photographs\, collaborative installations\, multimedia artworks\, and a children’s art show\, Festivals of Goa becomes both a mirror and a map: reflecting on the many ways through which the people of Goa negotiate modernity\, memory\, and identity. \nBackground\nEstablished in 2015\, MOG has been a platform for artistic expression and innovation\, working with over 500 artists from around the world and hosting more than 600 exhibitions and events. Every year\, the museum brings together approximately 70\,000 visitors\, including tourists and over 12\,000 students from Goan schools\, providing a unique opportunity for people to engage with Goa’s history and culture through art. \nBy building a dialogue between art\, history\, and community\, MOG seeks to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of Goa’s complex cultural heritage. \nThe ‘Festivals of Goa’ exhibition is a significant milestone in the museum’s journey\, marking its 10th anniversary celebrations. \n \nAbout the exhibition\nThe Seen/Unseen photo exhibition\, curated by Prashant Panjiar\, Indrajit Khambe\, and Sharada Kerkar\, is a visual exploration of how Goan festivals are perceived\, remembered\, and represented by centering the stories of Goa’s people. The exhibition looks past the spectacle of Festivals and towards what lies beneath—the labour\, the anticipation\, and the devotion that make a celebration possible. \nThe exhibition showcases 50 photographs from 25+ photographers from Goa and other parts of the country. The photographs were selected through an open call\, which received over 100+ applications from all over the country. Due to the exceptional quality of submissions\, the Museum created a photography grant\, providing financial support\, mentorship\, and curatorial guidance to 3 grantees. Each grantee will develop a new or ongoing body of work under this programme\, culminating in a group exhibition at the Museum of Goa in 2026. \nThe images one often sees from festivals are only the surface of moments that burst with movement and action. Beneath them lie gestures of care and contemplation. Seen/Unseen invites everyone to look again\, to linger between what is visible and what can only be felt. Here\, what you see depends on how long you look. \n \nParticipating Artists\nAbhishek Anil | Amey Simepurushkar | Anil Purohit | Anish Nogar Araujo | Arunabh Bhattacharjee | Bhumika Bhatia | Chetan Morajkar | Christina Fernandes | Daniel D’souza | Deepbrata Dutta | Deepinder Singh | Dylan Rosario | Gaurav Sanjay Korgaonkar | Khanjan Purohit | Manjari Manoharan | Micheal Mareena | Nalini Elvino de Sousa | Rohan Fernandes | Salonee Jain | Satyaki Gaonkar | Shivam Harmalkar | Siddesh Mayenkar | Sidhesh Shetgaonkar | Vaibhav Bhagat | Vaibhav Rajamani | Yuvraj Seth \nColour and Print Consultant: Mohith Rai Srivastav \nClick here for catalogue
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/seen-unseen-a-photo-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T071336Z
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SUMMARY:Side By Side - A Multimedia Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThis exhibition reiterates MOG’s commitment to bringing Goa’s stories to you by reflecting on this land’s shared histories\, interfaith practices\, and evolving traditions. With 4 shows\, 90+ artists\, and 100+ artworks\, this exhibition will present the many known and unknown festivals of Goa\, centering on the people and communities that bring them to life. \nFestivals are the stories communities tell about themselves. Viewed anthropologically\, festivals are more than celebrations—they are how communities express their values\, adapt to change\, and reaffirm belonging. \nGoa’s festivals\, shaped by the various religious regimes and regional history\, do not offer a single culture but a mosaic of many. They remind us that coexistence is not just about tolerance\, but about participation and continuity. Through these collective expressions\, we see how Goans understand their environment\, their faiths\, and each other\, making festivals one of the most complete reflections of Goan life itself. \nFrench Sociologist\, Emile Durkheim\, sees feasts and festivals as an ‘effervescence’\, the intensity of which cements the solidarity of a group\, a representation of the invisible relationships between man and the laws of nature\, a veritable institution whereby the bonds between the members of a society are maintained\, regenerated\, and reproduced. \nThrough photographs\, collaborative installations\, multimedia artworks\, and a children’s art show\, Festivals of Goa becomes both a mirror and a map: reflecting on the many ways through which the people of Goa negotiate modernity\, memory\, and identity. \nBackground\nEstablished in 2015\, MOG has been a platform for artistic expression and innovation\, working with over 500 artists from around the world and hosting more than 600 exhibitions and events. Every year\, the museum brings together approximately 70\,000 visitors\, including tourists and over 12\,000 students from Goan schools\, providing a unique opportunity for people to engage with Goa’s history and culture through art. \nBy building a dialogue between art\, history\, and community\, MOG seeks to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of Goa’s complex cultural heritage. \nThe ‘Festivals of Goa’ exhibition is a significant milestone in the museum’s journey\, marking its 10th anniversary celebrations. \n\nAbout the exhibition\nThe Side by Side exhibition\, curated by Museum of Goa\, showcases 50+ artworks created by over 40 artists across mediums. The exhibition explores artistic responses to known and unknown festivals of Goa\, seeking to understand what they reveal about Goan society today by reflecting on Goa’s shared cultures. \nThe exhibition consists of artworks received through an open call that received over 140+ artworks from artists all over the country. It also showcases the works of 25+ invited artists from Goa\, including artists who are showcasing for the first time and artists who have been a part of MOG in the last 10 years. \nAt a time of increasing polarization\, Side by Side is both a celebration and a provocation. It asks us to stand beside one another\, to view the world through another’s eyes. A call to witness\, reflect\, and participate in a Goan identity that is syncretic\, evolving\, and resilient\, because it is only in the act of celebration that we discover how deeply we belong to one another. \n  \n \n  \n \n  \nParticipating Artists\nAditya Sharma | Afina Ashraf | Ambika Shirodkar | Animesh Mahata | Asavari Gurav | Chaitali Morajkar | Dheeraj Balihara | Dhruv Chavan | Dipal Sisodia | Divesh Gadekar | Francis Desousa | Harshada Kerkar | Kabir Kayastha | Kalidas Mhamal | Kausalya Gadekar | Khushi Desai | Leticia Alvares | Mansi Trivedi | Martin Sailor | Mayuri Chari | P.K.P Alekya | Pandurang Naik | Pradeep Naik | Puru Mehra | Rahul Popaniya  | Ramdas Gadekar  | Rohan Aland | Santhosh Morajkar | Savia Viegas | Shaheen Suri | Shailesh Dabholkar | Shivam Harmalkar | Shripad Gurav | Shuvam Sen | Siddesh Chari | Siddharth Kerkar | Siddharth Sutar | Siddhesh Kadam | Simran Singh | Sonia Rodrigues Sabharwal | Subodh Kerkar | Vagh Jenish | Verodina Ferrao De Sousa | Viraj Naik | Vitesh Naik \nClick here for catalogue
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/side-by-side-a-multimedia-art-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Festivals of Goa - An art exhibition honouring Goa’s culture\, community\, and heritage
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThis exhibition reiterates MOG’s commitment to bringing Goa’s stories to you by reflecting on this land’s shared histories\, interfaith practices\, and evolving traditions. With 4 shows\, 90+ artists\, and 100+ artworks\, this exhibition will present the many known and unknown festivals of Goa\, centering on the people and communities that bring them to life. \nFestivals are the stories communities tell about themselves. Viewed anthropologically\, festivals are more than celebrations—they are how communities express their values\, adapt to change\, and reaffirm belonging. \nGoa’s festivals\, shaped by the various religious regimes and regional history\, do not offer a single culture but a mosaic of many. They remind us that coexistence is not just about tolerance\, but about participation and continuity. Through these collective expressions\, we see how Goans understand their environment\, their faiths\, and each other\, making festivals one of the most complete reflections of Goan life itself. \nFrench Sociologist\, Emile Durkheim\, sees feasts and festivals as an ‘effervescence’\, the intensity of which cements the solidarity of a group\, a representation of the invisible relationships between man and the laws of nature\, a veritable institution whereby the bonds between the members of a society are maintained\, regenerated\, and reproduced.  \nThrough photographs\, collaborative installations\, multimedia artworks\, and a children’s art show\, Festivals of Goa becomes both a mirror and a map: reflecting on the many ways through which the people of Goa negotiate modernity\, memory\, and identity. \nBackground\nEstablished in 2015\, MOG has been a platform for artistic expression and innovation\, working with over 500 artists from around the world and hosting more than 600 exhibitions and events. Every year\, the museum brings together approximately 70\,000 visitors\, including tourists and over 12\,000 students from Goan schools\, providing a unique opportunity for people to engage with Goa’s history and culture through art.  \nBy building a dialogue between art\, history\, and community\, MOG seeks to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of Goa’s complex cultural heritage.  \nThe ‘Festivals of Goa’ exhibition is a significant milestone in the museum’s journey\, marking its 10th anniversary celebrations. \nSide by Side – A Multimedia Exhibition on Festivals of Goa\nThe Side by Side exhibition\, curated by Museum of Goa\, showcases 50+ artworks created by over 40 artists across mediums. The exhibition explores artistic responses to known and unknown festivals of Goa\, seeking to understand what they reveal about Goan society today by reflecting on Goa’s shared cultures. \nThe exhibition consists of artworks received through an open call that received over 140+ artworks from artists all over the country. It also showcases the works of 25+ invited artists from Goa\, including artists who are showcasing for the first time and artists who have been a part of MOG in the last 10 years. \nAt a time of increasing polarization\, Side by Side is both a celebration and a provocation. It asks us to stand beside one another\, to view the world through another’s eyes. A call to witness\, reflect\, and participate in a Goan identity that is syncretic\, evolving\, and resilient\, because it is only in the act of celebration that we discover how deeply we belong to one another. \nAditya Sharma | Afina Ashraf | Ambika Shirodkar | Animesh Mahata | Asavari Gurav | Bhisaji Gadekar | Chaitali Morajkar | Dheeraj Balihara | Dhruv Chavan | Dipal Sisodia | Divesh Gadekar | Francis Desousa | Harshada Kerkar | Kabir Kayastha | Kalidas Mhamal | Kausalya Gadekar | Khushi Desai | Leticia Alvares | Mansi Trivedi | Martin Sailor | Mayuri Chari | P.K.P Alekya | Pandurang Naik | Pradeep Naik | Puru Mehra | Rahul Popaniya  | Ramdas Gadekar  | Rohan Aland | Santhosh Morajkar | Savia Viegas | Shaheen Suri | Shailesh Dabholkar | Shivam Harmalkar | Shripad Gurav | Shuvam Sen | Siddesh Chari | Siddharth Kerkar | Siddharth Sutar | Siddhesh Kadam | Simran Singh | Sonia Rodrigues Sabharwal | Subodh Kerkar | Vagh Jenish | Verodina Ferrao De Sousa | Viraj Naik | Vitesh Naik |  \nSeen/Unseen – A Photo Exhibition on Festivals of Goa\nThe Seen/Unseen photo exhibition\, curated by Prashant Panjiar\, Indrajit Khambe\, and Sharada Kerkar\, is a visual exploration of how Goan festivals are perceived\, remembered\, and represented by centering the stories of Goa’s people. The exhibition looks past the spectacle of Festivals and towards what lies beneath—the labour\, the anticipation\, and the devotion that make a celebration possible. \nThe exhibition showcases 50 photographs from 25+ photographers from Goa and other parts of the country. The photographs were selected through an open call\, which received over 100+ applications from all over the country. Due to the exceptional quality of submissions\, the Museum created a photography grant\, providing financial support\, mentorship\, and curatorial guidance to 3 grantees. Each grantee will develop a new or ongoing body of work under this programme\, culminating in a group exhibition at the Museum of Goa in 2026. \nThe images one often sees from festivals are only the surface of moments that burst with movement and action. Beneath them lie gestures of care and contemplation. Seen/Unseen invites everyone to look again\, to linger between what is visible and what can only be felt. Here\, what you see depends on how long you look. \nAbhishek Anil | Amey Simepurushkar | Anil Purohit | Anish Nogar Araujo | Arunabh Bhattacharjee | Assavri Kulkarni | Bhumika Bhatia | Chetan Morajkar | Christina Fernandes | Daniel D’souza | Deepbrata Dutta | Deepinder Singh | Dylan Rosario | Gaurav Sanjay Korgaonkar | Khanjan Purohit | Manjari Manoharan | Micheal Mareena | Nalini Elvino de Sousa | Rohan Fernandes | Salonee Jain | Satyaki Gaonkar | Shivam Harmalkar | Siddesh Mayenkar | Sidhesh Shetgaonkar | Vaibhav Bhagat | Vaibhav Rajamani | Yuvraj Seth \nWhere We Gather – Collaborative Community Projects\nThe collaborative community projects as a part of ‘Festivals of Goa’ feature 3 huge art installations that are an artisan-led intervention reflecting on the role of community-based art practices and their power to unite\, celebrate\, and transform our societies. This component explored how festivals are not simply reflections of society; they are the very means through which ‘the social’ is created\, maintained\, and renewed. \nThis show features 3 art installations of a Narakasur\, a Christmas tree made of crochet\, and a giant Matoli\, traditional community art practices that lie at the core of Goan celebrations. Created collaboratively by groups of local artists and artisans who have been deeply involved in these traditions for years\, the installations honour the shared spirit of creativity\, craftsmanship\, and community participation that defines Goa’s culture. Through this showcase\, the Museum of Goa reaffirms its commitment to making art accessible to all by opening its space to diverse creators and by recognising the vital role that local artistic practices play in shaping our collective identity and everyday life. \n‘Where we gather’ is a place that always has room for more\, for dreams of what is possible to grow bigger and bigger. Every festival is a rehearsal for hope\, a chance to imagine and become more than ourselves. \nAkash A Gaude | Alcia D’Souza | Andria Reny Afonso | Arlene Saldanha | Ashved Priolkar | Ayush Dessai | Bhaktesh Naik | Brijesh Naik | Carol Braganza | Celia Menezes | Chetan Gaude | Datta Shambhu Naik | Deepa Bharne | Desiree Albuquerque | Dipesh Kurpaskar | Elvina Mendes Sequeira | Ermelina Pereira | Freda Coutinho e D’Souza | Ganesh Velip | Gaurang Naik | Harsh Dessai | Hilda Maria Vaz | Iris Menezes | Jennifer Fernandes | Julie Fernandes | Krutik Naik | Lalita Braganca | Louisa Rebello | Michelle Da Costa Gomes | Minnette Andrade | Mukesh Gaude | Nandhish Gaude | Parag G Naik | Queenie Furtado | Rohan Gaude | Saeej S Naik | Sahil Gaude | Saidnya D Naik | Sanija S Naik | Sanjay S Naik | Sarvesh Gaude | Sarvesh Gaude | Shailesh Gaude | Sharmila Majumdar (Azul Crochet) | Sheena Pereira (Crochet Wise) | Shivam Naik | Shubhank D Naik | Siddhesh Naik | Sophy V. Sivaraman | Swajeet Dessai | Tanaji Kashinath Gaude | Thresa Dias | Vinay T Naik | Viraj T Naik | Vishnukant Gaude | Yasmin Barreto Miranda Abranches \nFestivals as Playgrounds – A Children’s Art Exhibition on Festivals of Goa\nThe Festivals as Playgrounds exhibition\, envisioned and curated by the Children’s Art Studio of the Museum of Goa\, is an exploration of creativity\, community\, and celebration through the eyes of children. This show provides a platform for young artists to express themselves freely and to share what they see and experience at various festivals. \nBy bringing their work into a museum setting\, the exhibition marks an important step towards recognising children’s creativity as a legitimate artistic skill and cultural contribution. It reflects the Museum of Goa’s ongoing commitment to nurturing young talent\, encouraging imagination\, and creating spaces where art becomes a natural extension of play\, learning\, and belonging. \nThe exhibition features 12 paintings created during a residency program at the Children’s Art Studio (CAS)\, where selected young artists aged between 4 to 9 were mentored to develop their own creative responses to festivals. As part of this initiative\, CAS also hosted residency sessions led by external mentors\, including a clay workshop by Nataliia Marynenko and a stop-motion animation workshop by Nitin Donde\, resulting in a range of artworks by different groups of children. In addition\, CAS conducted workshops across various institutions\, culminating in collaborative art installations that reflect how children experience community through festivals. \nIn this world\, magic is normal\, and the absurd and the impossible are best friends skipping hand in hand. Children see this world with a clarity many of us have forgotten. For them\, festivals are spaces where rules can be twisted\, broken\, or reinvented altogether. Children\, with eyes unclouded by what we call reality\, remind us that imagination is not an escape from the world; it is the way we first learn to see it. \nResidency Artists\nAbeer Tyagi | Aiden Daniel Pacheco | Aleksandra Jessica Lobo | Annika Sagar | Atulya Roy | Azurro Patrao | Calliope D’Souza | Christoph Homem | Dari Sharova | Gul Pritam Bijlani | Havana Sofia de Gouveia Pinto | Hosh | Ilai Desouza | Kai Milo Gokhale Chandani | Kai DeNazareth | Leo Sidorov | Nayantara Maya Fernandes | Rajvi Rohan Madgaonkar | Ria Maria Lobo | Shivya Kaushik | Yohaan | Zephyr Patrao |  \nParticipating Institutions\nBookworm Library\, Aldona | Bookworm Library\, Saligao | Children’s Art Studio\, Pilerne | Govt. Primary School\, Pilerne | Govt. Primary School\, Saligao | Ish Kripa Sadan\, Siolim | St. Mary’s Convent High School\, Mapusa | The Learning Centre (TLC)\, Moira | \nMentored by\nNataliia Marynenko |  Nitin Donde | P S Soorya | Sharada Kerkar | Tincy Paulose |
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/festivals-of-goa-an-art-exhibition-honouring-goas-culture-community-and-heritage/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251102T123000
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SUMMARY:Ecofeminism in Goa: The Breath between Land and Woman
DESCRIPTION:Goa is one of those rare places where the land speaks through its women. Dr. Maryanne Lobo explores this intimate communion through the lens of ecofeminism as a lived philosophy rooted in Goan breath and rhythm. \nUnlike societies where the feminine and the natural are subdued\, Goa’s matrilineal memory holds fast. Women\, in their everyday gestures — drawing water\, grinding grain\, adorning the tulsi — renew an ancient covenant between spirit and soil. Ecofeminism in Goa is a living remembrance. It is the Earth speaking in a woman’s voice — measured\, enduring\, and profoundly local. It reminds us that sustainability is never a modern invention\, but a story continuously told in kitchens\, shrines\, and courtyard wells. \nDr. Lobo’s reflection opens a window into this strength\, where faith is inseparable from ecology\, and where the feminine remains the bridge between the human and the divine. \nRSVP is compulsory\nPlease WhatsApp your name to 7722089666 \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #RarePlaces #Women #Ecofeminism #Societies #Local #Sustainability #Invention #Reflection #Strength #Faith #Ecology #Human #Divine \n 
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/ecofeminism-in-goa-the-breath-between-land-and-woman/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T200000
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SUMMARY:Wicked Wonderland - Halloween Party
DESCRIPTION:Get ready in your spookiest costumes and join us for a Halloween party at the Children’s Art Studio! It is packed with spooky crafts\, games\, and surprises. Bring your kids and their friends! The more\, the merrier\, and the scarier!
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/wicked-wonderland-halloween-party/
LOCATION:Children’s Art Studio
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251130T123000
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SUMMARY:November 2025 Calendar- MOG SUNDAYS
DESCRIPTION:Keep your Sundays free this November for an exciting line-up of speakers at the Museum of Goa! \n\n\n02 November 2025 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm \n\n\n\n\nTopic: Ecofeminism in Goa \n\nSpeakers: Dr Maryanne Lobo \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n09 November 2025 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: On the Book the Bitter Fruit Tree \n\nSpeakers: Dr Prakash Parienkar & Dr Glenis Mendonca \n  \n\n\n16 November 2025 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: On India’s Telecom Story \n\nSpeakers: Dr Mahesh Uppal \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n23 November 2025 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: Delhi-Goa-Delhi Stories \n\nSpeakers: Shalini Singh \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n30 November 2025 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: Between Father\, Daughter & the Sea \n\nSpeakers: Assavari Kulkarni & Vivek Kandalgoankar \n\n\n\n\n  \nRegister now and be part of MOG Sundays\, a space for crucial discussions across a range of important themes and ideas. \nRSVP is compulsory. \nPlease WhatsApp your name to 7722089666 to register!
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/november-2025-calendar-mog-sundays/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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SUMMARY:Everything You Can Imagine: A 25-Year Journey in the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Arts leader Ruchira Das invites you for an inspiring talk tracing her remarkable path through India’s diverse cultural landscape. Beginning with a bold shift from chartered accountancy to arts administration\, Ruchira now leads and contributes to organisations such as ThinkArts\, ARThink South Asia\, Arthshila\, and British Council India. Over a quarter-century\, she founds initiatives\, curates festivals\, and mentors artists and educators. She is also a recipient of prestigious fellowships from ARThink South Asia\, the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA)\, and the Australia Arts Leadership Program. \nDrawing on her extensive background\, Ruchira shares insightful stories\, key lessons\, and the boundless creative potential that arises from embracing change and new possibilities. \nRSVP is compulsory\nPlease WhatsApp your name to 7722089666 \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #Art #DiverseCulture #ArtsAdministration #ThinkArts #ARThink #Arthshila #Festivals #Educators #PerformingArts #InsightStories #CreativePotential
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/everything-you-can-imagine-a-25-year-journey-in-the-arts/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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SUMMARY:Blue Prints
DESCRIPTION:Learn the magic of cyanotype printing with Diana Linda! \nIn this session\, discover the art of creating beautiful blue prints. Each participant will make two unique prints of their own. \nAge: 16 +
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/blue-prints/
LOCATION:Children’s Art Studio
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:The Mind-Boggling Success of Sholay: Does the Reason lie in the Rasa theory?
DESCRIPTION:The film Sholay completes 50 years on August 15. It remains the film watched by the largest number of people ever\, and its unmatched popular appeal continues to endure. \nThis talk explores the enduring popularity of Sholay through the lens of Rasa theory\, suggesting that its lasting appeal lies in the rare presence of all nine rasas—the full spectrum of emotions. It is led by veteran screenwriter and teacher Anjum Rajabali\, known for films like Drohkaal\, Ghulam\, The Legend of Bhagat Singh\, and Raajneeti. He is also recognised for his leadership and advocacy for the rights of Indian screenwriters as a senior activist of the Screenwriters Association\, India. \nRSVP is compulsory\nPlease WhatsApp your name to 772208966 \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #Film #Sholay #RasaTheory #Emotions ##Screenwriter #Popular #Leadership
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/the-mind-boggling-success-of-sholay-does-the-reason-lie-in-the-rasa-theory/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Diyas
DESCRIPTION:This festive season\, let’s create our own clay diyas with with Natalia Marynenko! Join our 2-session workshop where you will shape \nupto 5 diyas in the first session and paint them after firing in the second. A perfect gift to yourself this Diwali. \nAge: 5+
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/make-your-own-diyas/
LOCATION:Children’s Art Studio
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Pasta Palette
DESCRIPTION:Learn the art of cooking with Alt Food Co. in this fun pasta-making session! \nGrow your skills\, stretch your creativity\, and start your culinary journey. Kids will create\, learn\, and enjoy every step of the process. They will also make colorful pasta in different shapes\, using natural colors from beetroot\, spinach\, and pumpkin.
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/pasta-palette/
LOCATION:Children’s Art Studio
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Strong Roots\, Amplified Through Konkani Cinema
DESCRIPTION:MOG Sundays presents three remarkable Konkani films — Wagro\, Leela\, and Straight Ahead — followed by an interaction with filmmaker and actor Sobita Kudtarkar. \nWagro (dir. Sainath Uskaikar) travels from Cannes and Raindance to IFFI’s Indian Panorama\, while Leela (dir. Tanmay Chaudhary) continues to move audiences after its selection at MAMI 2024. The session concludes with Straight Ahead (dir. Sobita Kudtarkar)\, a story of identity and friendship that wins Best Film at the Waves Film Festival Goa 2025. \nTogether\, these films celebrate the evolving landscape of Konkani cinema\, where local stories find universal resonance. \nRSVP is compulsory\nPlease WhatsApp your name to 7722089666 to register! \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #KonkaniFilm #Filmmaker #Wagro #Leela #StraightAhead #MAMI2024 #IndianPanorama #Friendship #Identity #BestFilm #LocalStories #UniversalResonance
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/strong-roots-amplified-through-konkani-cinema/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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