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GOENKARANCHO EKVOT is a registered organization of Goans residing in Delhi and the adjoining states, formed to promote the social and cultural advancement of Goans as well as to organize activities for spreading the awareness of Goan culture and traditions among others. With the objective of encasing the Goan Spirit and promoting Goan handicrafts, food and culture, we in association with Govt. of Goa are organizing GOA FESTIVAL from 26th to 31st October 2004 which will exhibit various aspects of Goa life, culture and progress at Goa Sadan, 18 Amrita Shergill Marg, New Delhi. Department of art, and culture, Govt. of Goa, Department Information & Publicity, Govt. of Goa, as well Handicrafts Corporation are participating in the event where authentic Goan cuisine will also be served. Smt. Renuka Chaudhary, Union Minister for Tourism, Govt. of India will inaugurate the festival at Shri Fort auditorium at 6:30 P.M. followed by Gomant Darshan__ by Goa Kala Academy. A dance & drama musical ballet show on rich cultural heritage of Goa. It depicts the historical outline beginning from the mythological concept of the creation of Gomanta Desh till the Liberation of Goa and presents folk life, and its rich cultural patterns such as various feasts, rituals, dances by simple Goan folk. Shri Manohar Parrikar Hon. Chief Minister of Goa will inaugurate the literary meet on 30th October 2004 at India International Centre, New Delhi. Goa Festival 2004 Event Specifics Dates : 26th to 31st October, 2004 Venue : Goa Sadan, Amrita Shergill Marg, New Delhi. The various activities envisaged in this year's event shall comprise of the following: 1. Information center for details on Goa such as its art & culture, travel & tourism. 2. Display and sale of Goan Handicrafts. 3. Goan vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisines, blend of eastern and western culinary. 4. Cultural show by art & culture Department of Goa. 5. It is an exclusively a Goan affair by Goans to promote Goan art, culture, tradition, cuisine & heritage. 6. Goan music would be played by live Goan bands. 7. Lucky draws -- on offer shall be holiday packages to Goa. Programme:- 26th October : Inauguration followed by Gomant Darshan by at 6:30 PM Goa Kala Academy (dance & drama ballet show) Venue : Shri Fort Auditorium 27th to 31st October : Handicrafts, information & Publicity 4:00 to 9:30 PM stalls and Goan cuisine open the public Venue : Goa Sadan 18, Amrita Shergill Marg, New Delhi. 30th October : Literary meet. Subject changing identity of Goans. Venue : India International Centre 9:00 AM to 4 PM We would be honoured if you kindly grace the inaugural function and be the special guest at Shri Fort Auditorium on 26th October 2004 at 6:30 P.M. & oblige Regards, Suman Kurade