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25th Lokotsav begins at Kala Academy today

The Goan NetworkPublished Jan 20, 2026, 12:46 AM IST

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25th Lokotsav begins at Kala Academy today — A view of the stage. Captured by : Narayan Pissurlenkar

PANAJI

The Directorate of Art and Culture will organise the 25th Lokotsav 2026, a national-level festival of folk arts, handicrafts and cuisines, from January 20 to 29 at Darya Sangam, Kala Academy campus, Panaji.

The festival will be inaugurated on January 20 at 6.30 pm by the Chief Minister in the presence of the Union Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, the Minister for Art and Culture, and the Secretary of Art and Culture.

Lokotsav will feature folk art performances, traditional handicrafts and regional cuisines from different parts of the country.

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Feast of St Anthony celebrated at Galgibaga church

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Published Jan 20, 2026, 12:45 AM IST

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Feast of St Anthony celebrated at Galgibaga church

CANACONA Hundreds of parishioners and residents from nearby villages gathered at St. Anthony Church, Galgibaga, on Sunday to celebrate the annual feast of St. Anthony, traditionally observed on the third Sunday of January. The feast, which holds special significance for the local Catholic community, also drew participation from people of other faiths from Poinguinim, Loliem-Polem and neighbouring areas of Canacona taluka. The celebrations commenced with…