Goa govt to host the International Lusophone Festival from December 3 to 6
by EVENTFAQS Bureau Entertainment | December 1, 2022 | News
Goa International Lusophone Festival
Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with Indian Council of Cultural Relations and the Goa government are set to organise the International Lusophone Festival in Goa from December 3 to 6. The festival seeks to further India’s connect with the Lusophone world.
The International Lusophone Festival will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant at Durbar Hall in Raj Bhavan. Minister of State for External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi will be the Guest of Honour.
The festival will include performances by visiting cultural troupes from the CPLP countries, approximately 70 artists, at several venues in Goa namely ESG complex, Azad Maidan, Sanskruti bhavan, Institute Menezes Braganza among others. As part of the festival, workshops on Lusophone music for artists and volunteers, various workshops cum exhibition of photocopies of historical records, Goan architecture, Goan handicrafts and Goan furniture are being organised. In addition, the Lusophone Food and Spirits Festival will also showcase the culinary links between India and the Lusophone world.
Round Table discussions themed on ‘India’s Outreach to the Global South – Exploring Convergence with CPLP’ and ‘India-Lusophone Historical and Cultural Linkages: Retrospect and Prospects’ will explore not only India’s existing and historical Lusophone connect.
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The festival will include performances by visiting cultural troupes from the CPLP countries, approximately 70 artists, at several venues in Goa namely ESG complex, Azad Maidan, and more.