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PANAJI
The Goa State will present its tableau at the Republic Day cultural pageantry to be held in the National Capital New Delhi on January 26.
This year, Goa will present its colourful float on Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy depicting the perfect spirit of unity in diversity which has created a unique social fabric of Mahatma Gandhi’s thought Sarva Dharma Sambhav among the Goans over the centuries.
The fabrication work of Tableau was commenced at Rashtriya Rangashala Camp, Delhi Cantt, New Delhi on January 3. A team of 30 Goans led by well-known Goan artist Sushant Khedekar and comprising of artisans, fabricators, carpenters, structurists pop and fibre work personnel and all those who are involved in executing and completing the work of fabrication are putting in hard and dedicated efforts to make the tableau ready despite of heavy downpour in New Delhi during last few days and present the same on the occasion of Republic Day.
The performing artists team is led by Soham Ghate, choreography by Sanika Khedekar, costumes by Sangeeta and Aryan whereas music is composed by Mukesh Ghatwal and Bipin.
Other well-known artists, fabricators and artisans who are involved in fabrication includes Dayanand Bhagat, Pandurang Shet, Suresh Varekar, Mahesh Chari, Vallabh Chari, Sandesh Girodkar, Yogesh Raikar, Sushant Naik, Purnanad Paiderkar, Ramprasad Kelkar, Avami, Gandher, Aryan and Sarvesh Bhide.
The logistic support is extended by Sohal Ghate and Sanman Kenkre.
The Goa Tableau along with tableau of other states will also be displayed in front of Red Fort at New Delhi for public view as part of the Bharat Parv celebration from January 26 to 31. During this period there will be cultural performances of artist from respective states.
The Goa Tableau at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi will be presented under the auspices of Department of Information and Publicity, Government of Goa.
