WORLD GOA DAY was founded in 2000 by Goa Sudharop which holds the international trademark for this special commemoration. See https://www.goasudharop.net/worldgoannetwork Since 2000, the event has been celebrated by the World Goan Network under Goa Sudharop's founding role. This year, Goa Sudharop in association with the Directorate of Art and Culture, held an event at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao on August 5 & 6. The grand cultural event was celebrated by thousands of Goans over the two days. Goa Sudharop had taken extraordinary measures to promote local artisans, craftsmen, farmers, handicraftsmen, women entrepreneurs and individual vendors etc. to support, encourage and preserve the heritage and traditional cultural roots of Goa.
Music, dance, Konkani songs, authentic Goan Kunbi dances, poetry recitals and drawing competitions etc. were part of the two day event which drew people of all interests and ages. Kids took a very active part in drawing competition and poetry recitals. Folk dance and music by the bands pulled the crowd onto the stage, inviting them into the celebration - the fun and pride of being Goan. There was also a fashion show of our heritage Kunbi fabric of Goa organized by International Fashion Designer and Goa Sudharop's volunteer Executive Director Verma D'Mello. The fashion show involved women and men of all ages - a proud moment for Goans. Authentic Goan food was available and prepared by many rural women who are supported by Goa Sudharop, bringing together forgotten recipes of culturally rich Goa. Goa Sudharop has many reasons to celebrate this year. We won two major awards: 1. All India Woman Leaders Forum for empowering the underprivileged. 2. The Goa Star Women's Award for empowering women. Thank you for your support. Goa Sudharop
