Portuguese film fiesta a hit

The ninth edition of Semana da Cultura Indo-Portuguesa (Goa)'s cultural celebrations begun with a three day Portuguese Film Festival at Maquinez Palace, Panaji.

The Goan NetworkPublished Sep 29, 2017, 7:27 PM IST

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Organised by Semana da Cultura Indo - Portuguese (Goa) along with Institute Camoes, Portuguese Consulate and Entertainment Society of Goa, the festival saw the screening of six critically acclaimed films and witnessed movie buffs from all age groups flock the auditorium. Continuing with the celebrations, the Semana da Cultura Indo Portuguesa (Goa) will host the fado singing competition on November 10 at Institute Menezes Braganza hall. Semana da Cultura Indo Portuguesa (Goa) have also partnered with Fundação Oriente who are hosting the popular musical event ‘Vem Cantar' and a Goan short story competition.

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Of plants and bread making

The village of Socorro will come alive this weekend as the ‘Zaddamcho Utsov ani Poderamchem Fest’ will be hosted from September 30 to October 2, with interesting talks and sale of various plants, bakery products etc

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Published Sep 29, 2017, 7:25 PM IST

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Celebrating life remains an integral part of the Goan culture and the villages have maintained the trend by celebrating various occasions. Popular for their united celebrations of various fests, the villagers in Socorro will once again gather at the church square as the much awaited yearly event - the three day celebrations of the twin festivals, Poderanchem fest and Zaddamcho Utsov will kick-start on September 30 this year with a bonanza of talks, workshops, live…