Dear Members and Friends of Goa Chitra,
On behalf of the Instituto Felga-Gracias Arte e Cultura, Rio De Janario, Brazil, the Goa Chitra management invites you for an award function on the 29th of November, 2015, at 5:30 pm. Paying special tribute to the Goa Chitra ethnographic museum for their pioneering work in the preservation of art and culture, the renowned artist and founder of the institute Mr. Felga De Moraes will donate an original art work especially executed for the occasion. Held annually, the award function is an attempt to recognize outstanding contribution of various organizations in Brazil, for their contribution to society and across the world that have their connections with Brazil. In the past years, Mr. Felga De Moraes and Mr. Luis Gracias have been contributing to arts and culture and other social issues through their works of arts by honoring various prestigious institutions like the fire services, the police, the defense, navy, civil services, rotatory clubs, religious institutions, universities, music schools amongst others. This year the institute chooses to focus on the Portuguese connections with Brazil and Goa and has narrowed down to selecting Goa Chitra Museum for pioneering and reflecting the true spirit of the historical journey by preserving the ethnography of Goa and its people. The Felga-Gracias Institute, besides giving the award to Goa Chitra, will also honor Writer Dr. Savia Viegas, Environmentalist Mr. Rajendra P. Kerkar and the curator and founder of the Goa Chitra museum, Mr. Victor Hugo Gomes with a special original sculpture made by the artist for their contribution towards promoting the art & culture of this state in their respective endeavors. The institute shall also honor Mr. Kanta Gaude (Folklore), Ms. Loretti Pinto (Art), Mr. Pantaleao Fernandes (Photography), Mr. Prajal Sakhardande (History) and Ms. Sujata Noronha (Education) with an award of excellence in contribution towards the preservation of arts & culture of the state. Dr. Rui Carvalho Baceira, Consul General of Portugal in Goa, has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest in the presence of Guest of honor Mr. Arthur Antunes Coimbra, (Mr. Zico) Brazilian sports ambassador and FC coach and the vice president of the institute, Mr. Luis Gracias, who has especially travelled from Brazil. At this function, the Brazilian sports ambassador, FC Goa coach, Mr. Arthur Antunes Coimbra, (Mr. Zico) will also be honored with an original sculpture done by the artist. Kindly RSVP on 08322772920-11 or 08326570877 or email goachi...@gmail.com. Thank you for your continuous support. Warm regards, Victor Hugo Gomes 09850466165 www.goachitra.com