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In Panjim, the capital of Goa, the festival is complemented by Grape Escapade, a local wine festival, and a dance at Samba Square in the centrally-located Garden of Garcia da Orta. [8] According to local tradition, during Carnival Goa is taken over by King Momo, usually a local resident who presides over the festival during the four-day span. [9]
His song Viva Carnival, musically composed and sung by Mukesh Ghatwal was chosen as the Goa carnival theme song in the year 2012. In November 2011, he was a contributor to 'Swatantra Goa', a patriotic album consisting five Konkani and three Marathi songs produced by Buyao Theatres Goem.
Frank Fernandes, whose stage name was Frank Fernand (1919–2007; born in Curchorem, Goa), was a renowned film maker and musician and is remembered for his movies like Amchem Noxib (Our Luck) in 1963 and Nirmonn (Destiny) in 1966. [126] Other films produced in Goa include Bhunyarantlo Monis (Cave Man) and Padri (Priest). [76]
Loyola Furtado's eldest son, Miguel also known as Mick, was South Goa's cultural hero, leading many carnival parades, making sure that Goa's great "antique" culture stayed alive. With many paintings, public shows and amusement extravaganza, he did all he could to keep Goa's and Chinchinim's great cultural presence alive.
Bombay To Goa, also known as Journey Bombay to Goa: Laughter Unlimited, is a 2007 Hindi film. It stars Indian comedians Sunil Pal , Aasif Sheikh , Raju Srivastava , Ahsaan Qureshi , and comic actors Vijay Raaz , Asrani and Tinnu Anand among others.
The most popular celebrations in the Indian state of Goa include the Goa Carnival, (Konkani: Intruz), Shigmo and São João (Feast of John the Baptist). [7] The most popular festivals in Goa include Ganesh Chaturthi (Konkani: Chavath), [8] Diwali, [9] Christmas (Konkani: Natalam), [10] Easter (Konkani: Paskanchem Fest), Samvatsar Padvo or Sanvsar Padvo and the feast of St. Francis Xavier, who ...
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Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (also known as Fatorda Stadium) [2] is a multi-purpose stadium in Margao, Goa, India. [3] The venue has been used to host both international football as well as International cricket matches. It is Goa's only international stadium and has a seating capacity of 19000 with additional 1000 in reserve.