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Goa
Heritage FestivalThe
Goa Heritage Festival is held every year in the vicinity of of heritage
buildings in the capital city of Panaji.
Th Festival is organised
by the Goa Heritage Action Group, an NGO based in Goa along with its
festival partners the Corporation of the City of Panaji and the Department
of Tourism, Government of Goa.
Goa Heritage Action Group (GHAC) is
devoted to conserving built heritage of Goa. The Goa heritage festival,
exhibs the rich heritage of Goa and its lifestyle.
This is an
excellent example of the government and people coming together to work for
maintaining and preserving foundations having aesthetic value. The festival
is in its third year of its celebration of heritage.
Besides
creating awareness for protection of built heritage of the State, the
festival also gives a platform for local artists and artisans to present
their art.
A beautiful cultural display of Goa's ethnic folk
dances form a part of the programme. There are also interesting
demonstrations by local artisans besides presentations and lectures on
various aspects of heritage conservation and open discussion forums.
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