PANAJI
Goa is set to host International Purple Fest- Goa 2024, from Monday for the entire week till January 13. The fest is being organised by the State Commissioner’s Office for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa in collaboration with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, the opening ceremony will begin at 4.30 pm at DB Grounds, Campal, Panaji.
Distinguished guests for the opening ceremony include CM Pramod Sawant as the Chief Guest, and Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale as the Guest of Honour. Special invitees encompass State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane and , Union Minister of State for Tourism, Ports, and Waterways Shripad Naik.
The Opening Ceremony promises a captivating display of talent with entertainment, song, and dance performances by Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), including children.
The highlight of the Opening Ceremony will be the Purple Anthem titled ‘Dhumal’. Mannan Shaah, the Music Director of the Purple Fest Anthem, says, “The best thing about this Anthem is that it is sung and performed by persons With disabilities all across Goa, alongside creators who are living legends of the Indian Music Industry. That, in itself, is a pure example of the inclusiveness that the Anthem sets.”
Adding another layer of significance, the festival marks the launch of PURPLE TV BHARAT, a dedicated channel for Persons with Disabilities. The channel aims to showcase their ideas, success stories, interviews, and achievements globally, creating an inclusive media platform to empower them.
International Purple Fest “ Goa 2024 anticipates over 8,000 delegates from across the globe, promising a global celebration of diversity and inclusivity.
