Art expo opens Indo-Portuguese fest in Goa

THE GOAN NETWORK

PANAJI

The eighth edition of the Semana da Cultura Indo Portuguesa (Goa) kicked off at the Marquinez Palace in Panaji with an art exhibition titled ‘Lisbon Calling’ by artist Deviprasad Rao with the support of the Consul General of Portugal in Goa. The exhibition has been curated by Nalini Elvino de Souza and will be open for viewing till September 28.

The exhibition was inaugurated by chief guest Prasad Lolayekar, Director, Art & Culture, along with Dr Rui Carvalho Baceira, Consul General of Portugal in Goa. Also present at the event were Jose Elmano Coelho Pereira and Anil Counto, past chairmen of the Executive Committee, along with Orty Soares, chairman and committee members.

Dr Baceira said, “I met Deviprasad Rao when I was in Lisbon and was impressed with the way he depicted my home town Lisbon. His art is a beautiful introspective way of depicting the city. I hope everyone enjoys this exhibition.”

Nalini Elvino de Souza said, “Deviprasad Rao’s simplicity is evident in his works of art including in this series. Whoever has visited Lisbon will be able to connect with this series called ‘Lisbon Calling’.

Like the earlier editions, this year too will see a celebration of Indian and Portuguese culture including art, cinema, music, poetry, cuisine, films and more. The festival will also host the fado singing competition on November 27, at Institute Menezes Braganza hall.

The festival has also partnered with Fundação Oriente that are hosting the musical event ‘Vem Cantar’ and with Institute Camoes which will be organising a Portuguese poetry writing competition.

On November 17, an ‘Evening of Indo Portuguese Cuisine and Music’ will be held for which celebrated chef Fabio Bernadino from Travel & Flavours will be flying down from Portugal. He will also host a masterclass on Portuguese cuisine for Goan chefs.

The celebrations will also screen a selection of films from Lusofonian countries through the Lusofonia Film Festival which will be held at Maquinez Palace, between October 6 and 10.