Persons with Disabilities perform the Goff dance at the National Institute for Oceanography in Dona Paula.
PANAJI
A unique combination of Goan folk art and its performance on wheelchairs by Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) empowering the Democracy of India and encouraging Indians to vote fairly, freely and ethically without fear or pressure was witnessed on January 25 at National Institute for Oceanography, Dona Paula as part of 13th National Voters Day.
The mesmerising performance of braiding a knot of 8 strings (Konkani word “Goff”) and unbraiding the same with forward and backward movement by 8 wheelchair performers and adding to its beauty was a team of musicians also persons with disabilities.
The Persons with Disabilities performers were from remote parts of Goa from varied communities who travelled to and fro more than 60 kms displaying their talents, unity, equity, coordination, impartiality and diversity.
Sudesh Gaude, Assistant Professor of Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour Goa was the Coordinator for the Goff Dance.
Vishant Nagvekar, Research Assistant at Forest Department stated that the performers on wheelchairs most of them government employees in senior positions and some of them students as well as settled businessmen performed at national level events, one being Purple Fest and second being the present one 'NVD 2023'. "Hope the government promotes such talents in forthcoming events to motivate general public and inspire, induce next generation to vote and make inclusive and accessible society," he said.
The mesmerising performance of braiding a knot of 8 strings (Konkani word “Goff”) and unbraiding the same with forward and backward movement by 8 wheelchair performers and adding to its beauty was a team of musicians also persons with disabilities.
The Persons with Disabilities performers were from remote parts of Goa from varied communities who travelled to and fro more than 60 kms displaying their talents, unity, equity, coordination, impartiality and diversity.
Sudesh Gaude, Assistant Professor of Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour Goa was the Coordinator for the Goff Dance.
Vishant Nagvekar, Research Assistant at Forest Department stated that the performers on wheelchairs most of them government employees in senior positions and some of them students as well as settled businessmen performed at national level events, one being Purple Fest and second being the present one 'NVD 2023'. "Hope the government promotes such talents in forthcoming events to motivate general public and inspire, induce next generation to vote and make inclusive and accessible society," he said.
