On November 21, 2024, the exhibition of the relics of St. Francis Xavier that takes place every ten years was opened at Old Goa. From November 21 to January 5, 2025 the relics will be displayed on a special podium, for the veneration of pilgrims. The body of Saint Francis lies in a silver urn which is normally kept in the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa. On December 1, 2024, a mass in Portuguese will be held at 11 am in the Cathedral of Old Goa in honor of St. Francis Xavier. Read more →
It was certainly a return to Goa, says Renato Epifânio, president of MIL, the International Lusophone Movement, even if we had never been there – as we were, in 2018. In an exclusive article for the Lusophone Society of Goa, Renato Epifânio continues to say that looking, however, at the monuments, especially in “Velha Goa”, at the very typical neighborhood of “Fontainhas”, in Panjim, at the names of the streets, of the people themselves, it was certainly a return. A return, certainly, bittersweet. This historical memory is progressively vanishing and, if this inertia and erosion continue, in a few decades almost nothing will be left. Please read the full article in Portuguese: Read more →
It is the language and land that are the binding forces of Goan identity and the challenges in maintaining these are growing rapidly says Alexandre Barbosa in this article, exclusively for the Lusophone Society of Goa. He means that in recent years there have been numerous occasions when the people of Goa have protested against the changes in land use, and this stems from the fear that such changes would lead to a loss of Goan identity. For Alexandre Barbosa Goa, however, is not the only place affected by migration and land changes. This is a phenomenon across the world. What makes it relatively stark in Goa is the compactness of the place and its relatively small population concludes Alexandre Barbosa. Read more →
Anish Esteves based in Mumbai, India writes in this article, exclusively for the Lusophone Society of Goa, about some important aspects of the crisis in Bangladesh and the consequences for India, for example in the textile industry. In addition, the political turmoil in Bangladesh raises important security concerns for India, explains Anish Esteves, or even that it has economic repercussions, as Bangladesh is India’s largest partner in the subcontinent. Infrastructure and connectivity are also key to India-Bangladesh relations and that the coming months will be crucial in shaping the future of India-Bangladesh relations. Read more →
Talk by Mr. Peter Rimmele, former Resident Representative to India of the German Foundation Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)
Organized by Indo-German Friendship Society Goa, Lusophone Society of Goa and Heritage Cell of Rosary College of Commerce and Arts
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The Lusophone Society of Goa (LSG) and the University of Brasília (UnB), Brazil, organize a webinar under the title “BRICS perspectives in the new world order”.
Day and Time: Thursday, December 7, 2023, start at 8 am (Brazil time), 4:30 pm (Mumbai time, India), 7 pm (Shanghai time, China) Read more →
The music group which accompanied the celebrations. Dra. Isabel de Mendonça Raimundo, Consul General of Portugal in Goa 4th from left
On the 10th of June 2023, on the occasion of the Day of Portugal and the Portuguese Communities, the Consul General, Dr. Isabel de Mendonça Raimundo invited the Goan community to a reception that took place at Hotel Cidade de Goa in Dona Paula and where high-profile individuals were also present.
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On February 23, 2023, in Margao, Goa, a gathering was held comparing the journey made by Adriano de Sá in India in 1927 with another one made by the Brazilian traveler Marcos Lopes along a similar route but in 2022, that is almost a hundred years after. Marcos Lopes, based in Valinhos, São Paulo, Brazil, narrated his trip establishing comparisons with the impressions reported by Adriano de Sá in his book “Through India, Aspects and impressions”. Read more →
International Lusophone Festival at Goa. Organized by the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Council for Cultural Relations and Government of Goa. The event will be held from 4th to 6th December 2022. As part of the Festival Goa University is organizing a Round-Table on the theme of “India-CPLP Cooperation: Engagement for the Way Forward”. Read more →
Reception at Radisson Blu. Some individialities and the Portuguese Consul António José Chrystêllo Tavares at the centre
On June 10th the Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities is celebrated in Portugal. The national holiday also marks the day of the death of the poet Luís Vaz de Camões in 1580, author of Os Lusíadas. Read more →
Relations between Asia and Africa are secular, with India and China currently being the main hubs of these relations in Asia.
India Africa
India’s relations with Africa date back several centuries. The presence of Indians in East Africa is documented in the ‘Periplus of the Erythraean Sea’ or Guide to the Red Sea written by a Greek author in 60 AD. The geographical proximity and easy navigability in the Indian Ocean were the main factors that contributed to the deepening of relations between India and especially East Africa. Read more →
Portuguese International School in Goa. Following a series of initiatives that the Lusophone Society of Goa (LSG) is developing in the project to implement a Portuguese International School in Goa, we have just received a response from the Presidency of the Portuguese Republic to a letter delivered personally to the President of Portugal Prof. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, during his visit to Goa. Read more →
Konkani and Portuguese in Goa
Konkani is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in India. It has its origins in a Sanskrit vernacular, with inevitable corruption of some words. It has been relatively out of reach of influences from other languages, with the exception of some Portuguese in the last three or four centuries and some Kannada during the period from the 12th to the 14th centuries. For this reason, it is much closer to Sanskrit than the Marathi language which is also spoken in Goa, particularly by those who profess the Hindu religion. Read more →
To increase the learning of foreign languages, the development of basic skills of communication and artistic expression are often used. Based on choreographed national and international dances, foreign language teachers work on the translation, pronunciation and reading of musical texts with the students a procedure which facilitates the study of foreign languages.
In the case of this event, the dance of Capoeira of Brazil is an interesting attempt to attract the students’ attention to Portuguese language teaching at the University of Goa. Read more →
The Portuguese language in both Goa and Brazil began to take root in the 16th century with the arrival of the Portuguese. But while in Brazil the indigenous languages have gradually disappeared completely, in Goa there was an overlap of Portuguese with the local languages, mainly Konkani and Marathi.
During the last almost 450 years of Portuguese, the so-called Brazilian-Portuguese or Portuguese of Brazil was developed, a variety of the Portuguese language which is currently spoken by about 200 million Brazilians,whereas in Goa the Portuguese from Portugal with its own vocabulary and pronunciation developed and is used. Read more →
The friendly relations between India and Angola, existing since the times of India’s support to the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) in its struggle for independence, facilitated the establishment of a series of agreements at a cultural, scientific, technical and economic level.
Oil, gas and mineral resources are the main axes of collaboration at the technical, commercial and investment levels. Delegations from Indian oil companies such as ONGC Videsh Ltd., Reliance Industry Limited, HPCL Mumbai, Engineers India Ltd. and Mittal Investments UK Limited frequently visit Luanda to explore cooperation in the oil and gas sector and meet the demands of India’s domestic growth. Read more →
The relations between Goa/India and Brazil crystallized in the 16th century. After a golden age that stretched from the 16th to the 19th century, a certain lethargy followed in the first half of the 20th century. With the independence of the Indian Union in 1947, and until 1961 when Goa was annexed to India, Goa’s relations with the Portuguese speaking space revived for the last time and rather vigorously. Between 1961 and 1974 there was an eclipse of Goa’s relations with the Lusophony and a neglect of the Portuguese language and culture in the territory. After the resumption of diplomatic relations between India and Portugal in 1974, Goa slowly began to also gain a certain impetus in its relations with Brazil.
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The Museum of the Portuguese Language (Museu da Língua Portuguesa), a space that offers visitors a journey through the diversity of the Portuguese language, was reopened to the public on the 31st of July. The museum at Estação da Luz, a late 19th century building in downtown São Paulo, was destroyed by a major fire on December 21, 2015 and was completely renovated. Read more →
The Fundação Oriente (Delegation of India in Goa) organizes the sixth short story competition. These stories can be written in Concanim, Marata, Portuguese or English. Read more →
The first all-Brazilian satellite was launched in India in the early hours of last Sunday (February 28, 2021). The satellite, called Amazon-1, arrived in space aboard the PSLV-C51 rocket launched on the island of Sriharikota, India, and will have as its primary mission the observation and monitoring of deforestation in the Amazon region.
About 17 minutes after the rocket launch, the satellite split up and did its first planned activities, such as opening the solar panel, stabilizing its orientation to Earth, checking systems, and placing readiness mode.
In a interview with the Mozambican newspaper “Notícias”, the outgoing High Commissioner of India in Mozambique Rajeev Kumar says the Indian Government considers Mozambique to be one of the priority partners in its cooperation with African countries.
Currently, Indian investments in Mozambique exceed 7.5 billion U.S. dollars, representing about 25 percent of the total invested by the Asian country in Africa. Rajeev Kumar justifies this amount with “the strong contribution of the companies OVL, BPCL and OIL India, members of the concessionaire that is exploring hydrocarbons, especially natural gas in Rovuma area 1”. Read more →
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Brazil’s government has received 2 million doses of coronavirus vaccine from India. Brazil’s Health Ministry announced that the vaccine landed in São Paulo on January 22 before being flown to Rio de Janeiro, where Brazil’s state-run Fiocruz Institute is based. Read more →
Union Minister of Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare of India, Dr Harsh Vardhan
The 26th edition of DST- CII Technology Summit 2020 virtually organized by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) was held from 7th to 9th December with Portugal as the Partner Country. The aim of the Summit was to develop scientific and technological cooperation between India and Portuguese researchers and strengthen the scientific partnership between research groups from each country.
India-Portugal trade crossed $1 billion mark in 2019, and Indian investments in Portugal crossed $350 million. Read more →
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LSG – Lusophone Society of Goa and IGSG – Indo German Friendship Society Goa, in collaboration with the Goa State Central Library, organized a visit to a Konkani tiatr at Kala Academy in Panjim on February 21, 2020. The Konkani word “tiatr” has its origin in the Portuguese word “teatro” (theatre).
Delivery of the Letter to the President of the Republic by Aurobindo Xavier, President of LSG
The Lusophone Society of Goa (LSG) handed over a letter to the President of Portugal during his visit to Goa at a meeting in Panjim on February 16, 2020, asking him for institutional support in the implementation of a “Portuguese International School” (PIS) in Goa. The Society is initiating this private school project with the intent to promote both the Portuguese and the Indian culture and to facilitate the learning of the Portuguese language. Read more →
LSG – Lusophone Society of Goa together with BCCG – Brazilian Cultural Centre in Goa, is organizing a one day Brazilian culinary class. Brazilian Chef Bruno Camera of restaurant Churrascaria Brasil in Calangute and his team will demonstrate how to prepare some typical Brazilian dishes such as Carreteiro Rice, Brazilian Chicken Fritters and Moist Corn Cake. All ingredients for the recipes are available in Goa.
Previous registration is mandatory. Please phone or whatsapp 9763365050 or email projects@sh118.global.temp.domains
Date and time: January 16, 2020 (Thursday), 9.30 am to 1 pm
Venue: Institute of Food Crafts and Culinary Sciences, Agnel Ashram, Verna, Goa Read more →
Four Brazilian films will be screened in two institutions in Goa. The screenings are organized by the Brazilian Cultural Centre in Goa (BCCG) together with the Lusophone Society of Goa (LSG) with the support of the Brazilian Embassy in New Delhi. Read more →
The Lusophone Society of Goa (LSG) is pleased to announce the “6th Lusofonia Festival Goa 2020”. From December 2019 to March 2020 there will be several events, which will be announced successively. The annual Lusofonia Festival brings together events from various countries and regions which formerly were Portuguese colonies.
Article of Aurobindo Xavier* published in Scroll.in with the Title
“What does Brazil’s new president-elect hold for India, China and the future of Brics?”
On October 28, far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro of the Social Liberal Party was declared the winner of Brazil’s presidential election, having obtained 55.1% of the votes cast. His opponent, Fernando Haddad of the left-wing Workers’ Party, bagged 44.9% of the vote. Bolsonaro, 63, will take over as president on January 1. Despite scarce campaign resources and no support from major parties, more than 57 million voters supported the former Army captain’s promise to fix Brazil’s ills: massive corruption, out of control crime and a faltering economy.
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As part of the 5th Lusofonia Festival Goa 2019, Lusophone Society of Goa is organizing a Brazilian cooking class. Three Brazilian hobby cooks will demonstrate how to prepare chicken bobó, prawns na moranga, fish moqueca and baked cocada. All ingredients are available in Goa. Read more →
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The Consulate General of Brazil in Mumbai and the Brazilian Cultural Centre in Goa (BCCG) organized a Brazilian cultural evening in Goa. On 16th December 2018 at Hotel Nanu Resort in Betalbatim, Portuguese speaking Goans and Brazilian residents in Goa joined for a happy get-together in the presence of the Consul General of Brazil in Mumbai, Ms. Rosimar Suzano along with Dr. Aurobindo Xavier, President of Brazilian Cultural Centre in Goa (BCCG). Goan musicians truly enthralled the audience with Brazilian songs.
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The Lusophone Society of Goa (LSG) is pleased to announce the “5th Lusofonia Festival Goa 2019”. From December 2018 to March 2019 there will be several events, which will be announced successively.
“Goa – a platform for cooperation between India and the lusophone countries especially Brazil” is an article (in Portuguese) recently published in “Cadernos de Política Exterior”, a biannual publication of Instituto de Pesquisa de Relações Internacionais (IPRI) of Fundação Alexandre de Gusmão (FUNAG), Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the editors the article by Prof. Aurobindo Xavier, president of LSG – Lusophone Society of Goa, gives an interesting historical overview over the relations between Goa and the lusophone world. Read more →
During the 60’s, Brazilian music was reasonably well known and loved in Goa. Till today some of these songs still remain well enshrined in the psyche of Goans.
However, there has been a disconnect between the music then and the music styles and trends that evolved since the 60’s in the realm of Brazilian popular music, which today includes genres such as “musica sertaneja”, Brazilian rock, samba-reggae, baião, forró, etc. These genres are gaining audiences around the world but are yet to make an impact in Goa. Read more →
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March 24 (Saturday) 7.30 pm
Venue: Kaz Lawns, International Centre Goa, Dona Paula
About Jim Porto: a renowned Brazilian jazz musician from Rome, Italy, who has performed “Live at Blue Note Milan”. Jim, who is on World Goodwill Tour, “My Brazilian way, Sounds of the world” will also sing in Portuguese, especially for Goan jazz music lovers.
In Association with ICG – International Centre Goa, Brazilian General Consulate, Mumbai and BCCG – Brazilian Cultural Centre in Goa. Tickets Rs 500/-. Please call 8308979300/8308969300.
April 5 and 6, 2018
Venue: International Centre Goa (ICG)
Dona Paula, Goa
Organized by Lusophone Society of Goa (LSG)
in association with International Centre Goa (ICG)
Participation in the Seminar is open to the public and free of charge.
Prior registration required. Please call 9763365050 or email to info@sh118.global.temp.domains
The subject of the seminar is defined rather broadly and aims to discuss the relationship between India/Goa and Brazil and to establish possible common projects between Indian/Goan and Brazilian institutions/associations.
There will be two types of presentations, one for locals, which will be personal, and one for Brazilians, which will be done by screening of videos specially prepared by the authors for this seminar.
Opening of the Seminar
9.30 – Welcome address by Dr. Aurobindo Xavier, President of LSG – Lusophone Society of Goa
9.35 – Welcome address by Mr Yatin Kakodkar, President of The International Centre Goa
9.45 – Dr. Eduardo Faleiro: “Relations India – Brazil. The relevance of Goa
Eduardo Faleiro is an Indian politician and former Federal Minister. In September 2006, he was the Commissioner of Non-Resident Indians for the Government of Goa.
10.00 – Video presentation. Prof. Cristovam Buarque: “Brazil and India: Social Challenger”.
Cristovam Buarque is a Brazilian university professor. He is currently a senator for the Federal District. Buarque earned a PhD in Economics from the Pantheon-Sorbonne University, Paris. Buarque is a member of Institute of Education of UNESCO. Former Brazilian Minister of Education.
10.30 – COFFEE BREAK
10.45 – Video presentation. Prof. Roberto Saturnino Braga, President of Centro Internacional Celso Furtado, Rio de Janeiro: ”India and Brazil: Powers of Peace”
Roberto Saturnino Braga graduated in civil and economic engineering. He had a long political life, as a councillor, federal deputy and senator for three terms, and was the first mayor of Rio de Janeiro elected by direct popular vote. He presides over the International Celso Furtado Center for Development Policies and the Casa Grande Cultural Institute, both in Rio de Janeiro.
11.15 – Video presentation. Prof. Miguel Ángel Arellano, senior technician of the Brazilian Institute for Information in Science and Technology (Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia – IBICT), a research unit under Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation: “Digitization and preservation of historical documents of Goa: a joint project”
Miguel Ángel Arellano graduated in Social Anthropology from the National Institute of Anthropology and History INAH (1985), obtained a master’s degree in Information Sciences from the University of Brasilia (1998) and a PhD in Information Sciences from the University of Brasilia (2008). He has been working at the Brazilian Institute for Information in Science and Technology (IBICT) since 1997, and is coordinator of the Brazilian Network of Digital Preservation Services CARINIANA.
11.45 – Video presentation. Prof Liedi Bernucci, Director of School of Engineering (Poli) of University of São Paulo (USP): “The use of tropical lateritic soils for road construction in Brazil: 50 years of experience”
Liedi Bernucci has a master’s degree in Civil Engineering from University of São Paulo (USP). She obtained a PhD at Institut für Grundbau und Bodenmechanik of Eidgenoessische Technische Hochschule Zürich, Switzerland. Expertise in Roads, Design and Construction.
12.15 – LUNCH BREAK
14.30 – Dr. Marilda Batista, Travel Consultancy India & Nepal: “Beyond fiction: some views on Brazilian tourism in India”
Ms Batista has a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Paris-X and was Visiting Faculty at Jawaharlal Nehru University by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs/CAPES.
15.00 – Vivek Menezes: “21st century Goa-Brazil cultural connections: beyond the Lusosphere”
Vivek Menezes is a widely published writer and photographer, columnist for the Times of India, and frequent contributor to leading publications in India and internationally. He holds degrees from the Wesleyan University and the London School of Economics.
15.30 – Mr. Philippe Drevet, Language Consultancy Service: “Contribution of translation for the improvement of intercultural relationship between India and Brazil”
Philippe Drevet is translator of the web site of the Ministry of External Affairs of India, translator of Noticias da India for the Indian Embassy in Brazil and teacher for the French language at Alliance Française in Brazil and India.
16.00 – COFFE BREAK
16.15 – Mr. Stanley Coutinho: “Sustainability through co-operation: BRICS”
Mr.Stanley Coutinho has a B.Com. (Hons) and LL.B. from the University of Bombay, followed by an MBA in Personnel Management from Nagpur University. In 1979 he was selected through the IAS Examinations and was assigned to the Department of Defence Production from where he retired as a “Senior Deputy Director-General”.
16.45 – Video presentation. Mr. Jean Carlo Viterbo, Head of Strategy, AcayosAgro.com.br: “On Brazil Farming & Pulses”
Bachelor in Business Administration, FGV Brazil; Master of Science in Renewable Energy, USP Brazil; Specialization in Exponential Technologies, Singularity University USA Strategy, Director at AcayosAgro Ltd, Director at the Brazil India Chamber of Commerce in Sao Paulo
17.15 – Closing
9.30 – Prof. Varun Sahni, Vice-Chancellor, Goa University: “Brazil and India: Two emerging powers in a transitioning world”
Varun Sahni is Vice-Chancellor at Goa University and professor in International Politics at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi (currently on deputation leave). During 2008-12, he served as the tenth Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jammu.
10.00 – Prof. Saba da Silva, Principal of G. R. Kare College of Law, Margao-Goa: “Brazil and Indian legal systems: an overview”
Saba da Silva has a M.Sc., B.Ed., LL.M., Ph.D. He is member of the Board of Studies in Law of Goa University. He has been recognized as Post-graduate Faculty of Goa University from the year 2004 and PhD guide at Research Centre of G.R. Kare College of Law. Editor of Kare Law Journal.
10.30 – Dr. Pushkar, Director of The International Centre Goa: “The importance of race in Brazil”
Dr. Pushkar is Director of The International Centre Goa (ICG). PhD in Political Science (McGill University). His PhD dissertation was on Chilean Christian Democracy and health sector reforms. Pushkar has taught at universities in India and Canada.
11.00 – COFFEE BREAK
11.15 – Video presentation. Prof. Fredric Litto, President of the Brazilian Association of Distance Learning – ABED, São Paulo, Brazil: “The importance of distance learning and the experience of ABED”
Fredric Litto is a emeritus professor of the University of São Paulo (USP) and founding member and president of Associação Brasileira de Educação a Distância – ABED (Brazilian Association of Distance Learning). He was professor at American universities during 10 years before he migrated to Brazil where he has been living for the last 45 years.
11.30 – Dr. Rita Paes, Director of Nirmala Institute of Education Goa: “The first experience of Nirmala Institute of Education Goa in Brazil: a brief introduction”
Rita Paes M.A, M.Ed, M.Phil, Ph.D. (Topic of thesis: Role of different agencies in the empowerment of women). Principal: 18 years. Started new programmes at the Institute, Bachelor of Education in Special Education, Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, M.A. in Wellness Counselling
12.00 – Dr. Denzil Martins, Ex-Principal of Nirmala Institute of Education Goa: “Possibilities of collaboration with Nirmala Institute of Education Goa in implementing a distance education programme”
Denzil Martins: B.Sc, M.Ed (Topic of dissertation: Using the electronic blackboard to teach selected units in mathematics to upper primary students) Ph.D. (Topic of thesis: Effectiveness of using cooperative learning structures in enhancing academic achievement in science among secondary school students). Was a Faculty member at Nirmala Institute of Education Panjim for 24 years.
12.15 – Closing of the Seminar
Welcome address by Dr. Aurobindo Xavier, President of LSG – Lusophone Society of Goa
Welcome address by Mr Yatin Kakodkar, President of The International Centre Goa
Dr. Eduardo Faleiro, former Federal Minister
Prof. Cristovam Buarque, federal senator and former Brazilian Minister of Education addressing the participants by video message
Prof. Varun Sahni, Vice-Chancellor, Goa University
Dr. Pushkar, Director of The International Centre Goa
Prof. Fredric Litto, President of the Brazilian Association of Distance Learning – ABED, São Paulo, Brazil
Prof. Roberto Saturnino Braga, President of Centro Internacional Celso Furtado, Rio de Janeiro
In collaboration with BBM Library – Biblioteca Brasiliana Guita e José Mindlin, São Paulo, Brazil
March 24 (Saturday) 11.45 am
Inauguration of the exhibition (open to all) by the Consul General of Brazil in Mumbai Mrs Rosimar da Silva Suzano
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The ties between India and Brazil are narrower than one can judge at first. There is a common history and a shared language. As an image of these ties of the past and of the discourse, we may follow the books that, in Brazil, tell us about India. These are pictures and words to remind us of these common inheritances. Rare texts that document and symbolize this relationship present themselves in this exhibition.
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Open from March 24 (Saturday) to March 29 (Thursday) from 9.30 am to 6 pm on all days except on March 24, when the exhibition will open at 11.45 am
Art Gallery, Directorate of Art & Culture, Patto, Panjim.
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Ms. Rosimar da Silva Suzano, Consul General of Brazil in Mumbai,
and Prof. Aurobindo Xavier, president of Lusophone Society of Goa (LSG)
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This exhibition organized by Lusophone Society of Goa, attempts to show the great similarities of the architecture of houses and streets of Ouro Preto and Panjim.
Open from March 20 (Tuesday) to March 23 (Friday) from 9.30 am to 6 pm. The exhibition will close on March 23 (Friday) at 2 pm.
Art Gallery, Directorate of Art & Culture, Patto, Panjim
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March 3 (Saturday) 3.00 pm
Centre for Lusophone Culture and Legal Studies of G. R. Kare College of Law, Margao
Presentation of the Brazilian Documentary Project by #ColetivoEntreMundos
by Marcela Marvel and Edward Michael Chance (Brazil)
A cultural initiative that has the participation of two professionals who are traveling through 5 localities of the world speaking Portuguese. Besides Brazil they are visiting: Lisbon (Portugal) ️ Praia (Cape Verde), Goa (India), Macau (China) and Dili (East Timor) ️. Conducting an audiovisual mapping full of culture, accents and traditions and an e-book. Generating a positive impact and strengthening the relations between lusophone countries and regions.
Marcela Marvel and Edward Michael Chance
17:30 – Cutting of the inaugural ribbon by the president of the Centre Prof Aurobindo Xavier and the Consul General of Brazil in Mumbai Dr. Rosimar da Silva Suzano
17:35 – Inauguration of the painting exhibition “Illustrative impressions of Brazil” by Goan artist Raymond Pereira
18:00 – Welcome address by Prof Aurobindo Xavier, president of the Centre
– Welcome address by Dr. Rosimar da Silva Suzano, Consul General of Brazil in Mumbai
– Welcome address by Mr. Luis Sequeira
18:15 – “Bate Papo Goa – Brazil” – Testimonies of a Goan who spent most of his life in Brazil, and of a Brazilian living in Goa
18:30 – “Goa canta Brasil” – Brazilian songs by Goan interpreters
– “Só danço samba”, “O pato”, “Doralice” and “Garota de Ipanema” by Domingos de Souza and Rui Lobo
– “Ave Maria no Morro” and “Onda” by Fausto Colaço
– “Manhã de Carnaval” and “Mulher Rendeira” by Omar Loiola Pereira
– “Tristeza” and “Mas que nada” by Bianca Menezes
19:00 – Exhibition of the group Capoeira Goa with the instructor Axé. Capoeira is a Brazilian cultural expression that mixes martial art, sport, popular culture and music. Developed in Brazil by descendants of African slaves, it is characterized by strikes and agile and complex movements. A characteristic which distinguishes capoeira from most other martial arts is its musicality.
Ms. Rosimar da Silva Suzano, Consul General of Brazil in Mumbai, and Prof. Aurobindo Xavier, president of the Centre, cutting the inaugural ribbon
The Goan artist Mr. Raymond Pereira conducting Ms. Rosimar da Silva Suzano through the gallery of BCCG with his painting exhibition “Illustrative impressions of Brazil”
The group Capoeira Goa with instructor Axé and other performers of the programme
Mural painting “Natureza Brasil” done by the Goan artist Raymond Pereira at the performance space of BCCG
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Lusophone Society of Goa (LSG), in collaboration with BCCG – Brazilian Cultural Centre in Goa, is pleased to announce Brazilian Culinary Demonstration Class under the theme “Brazilian Regional Dishes”. Read more →
The Lusophone Society of Goa (LSG) is pleased to announce the “4th Lusofonia Festival Goa 2018”. From February 15 to April 15, 2018 there will be several events. This year we will be focusing on Brazil, as India and Brazil are celebrating 70 years of the establishment of their diplomatic relations.
One of the main events will be the International Seminar “Brazil-Índia/Goa, Seminar Focusing on Sustainability: Environmental, Social and Cultural Aspects”on April 5 and 6. Read more →
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A LSG – Sociedade Lusófona de Goa tem o prazer de informar que assinou em Dezembro de 2017 um Acordo de Cooperação com a Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Brasil. O acordo prevê entre outros a elaboração conjunta de projetos de pesquisa, de eventos científicos e culturais e de cursos e disciplinas compartilhadas. Read more →
Lecture by Dr. João Reis Nunes, Lecturer in International Relations, Department of Politics, University of York, UK.
This talk, organized by LSG – Lusophone Society of Goa, BCCG – Brazilian Cultural Centre in Goa and The International Centre Goa, examines the Brazilian response to the recent Zika epidemic in the context of the country’s broader socioeconomic and political context. It asks what other countries, particularly those in the Global South, can learn from the Brazilian public health response. It considers the shortcomings of the response and how they can be addressed in future outbreaks. At the same time, and looking in particular at Brazil’s community health worker programme, the talk discusses the extent to which the Brazilian case offers potentially innovative solutions for global health problems. Read more →
In order to strengthen the ties between Goa and Brazil the Lusophone Society of Goa brought together the Consul General of Brazil in Mumbai Ms. Rosimar da Silva Suzano and the mayor of the City of Panjim (Panaji) Surendra Furtado on 23 December 2017. Read more →
There was a Brazilian Cultural Night at Hotel Nanu Resort in Betalbatim on December 23, 2017. Members of the Brazilian and the Goan community and their families attended this event of confraternization and friendship. The music group Cotta played Brazilian and Goan songs. Read more →
An important interview given by the Consul General of Brazil in Mumbai Ms. Rosimar da Silva Suzano to the daily “Herald” of Goa was published on 31 December 2017. Read more →
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On December 23, 2017 in the morning there was a Christmas party for children of a Goan orphanage and Brazilian children at Santo Antonio Orphanage in Senaulim, Verna. The event was organized by the Consulate General of Brazil in Mumbai and BCCG – Brazilian Cultural Centre in Goa. Read more →
It is with great satisfaction that we inform you about the inauguration on 17th March 2017 of the BCCG – Brazilian Cultural Centre in Goa – Centro Cultural Brasileiro em Goa . Read more →
The Government of Brazil plans to award grants to foreign students for post-graduate study and research for admission in Brazil in 2018. Possible candidates must be accepted by a Brazilian Higher Education Institution (IES), public or private and have fluent Portuguese. Registration will be open in the period from August 1 to September 15, 2017. The Lusophone Society of Goa (LSG) is pleased to help candidates by the application and searching adequate universities for this purpose in Brazil. Possible candidates are requested to send their curriculum vitae in Portuguese and an email contact to info@sh118.global.temp.domains
February 18
Rural Tourism, Nature Walks and Backwater Thrills: the Portuguese Experience and the Goan Way
Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim
Panel with Mr. João Mota Furtado (Portugal) and Dr. Savio Falleiro (Goa)
Mr. Furtado is a former collaborator of EDIA – Empresa de Desenvolvimento e Infra-estruturas do Alqueva, SA. The Alqueva Multi-purpose Project is a structural project in the south of Portugal and is considered a key investment in regional development.
Dr. Savio Falleiro is Head of the Department of Economics of Rosary College of Commerce & Arts.
Mr. João Furtado Dr. Savio Falleiro
Dr. Simao Diniz, Principal of Rosary College (at the right)
February 21
Brazilian Culinary Class
Agnel Institute of Food Craft and Culinary Sciences, Verna
A demonstration class conducted by Nilza Pelentir and Fernanda Figueiró.
March 1 to 8
Exhibition of Goan Newspapers of 1953, related to the visit of Brazilian poet Cecília Meireles to Goa
Goa State Central Library, Patto, Panjim
A special exhibition of Goan newspapers with articles, reports and interviews related to the most famous Brazilian poet Cecília Meireles (1901 – 1964) during her visit to Goa in 1953. Before leaving Goa Cecilia Meireles told the press “Eu levarei Goa para o Brasil dentro do meu coração…” (I will take Goa to Brazil within my heart). This rare exhibition, organized by the LSG – Lusophone Society of Goa, also throws light on the issues the Goa State was facing at that time.
March 7 to 9
Photography exhibition “Macau Cultural Heritage” (Património Cultural de Macau)
In collaboration with the International Institute of Macau (IIM)
Art Gallery, Goa State Central Library, Patto, Panjim
The 45 selected photos, recorded by young people and artists from Macau during a contest held in the year 2016, portray the patrimonial legacy of the territory, their cultural traditions and the history of the Sino-Portuguese features.
March 10 to 12
Photography exhibition “Makonde Tribe – Documentary of the people”
Art Gallery, Goa State Central Library, Patto, Panjim
The Makondes are a people from eastern Africa, who live at three plateaus of northern Mozambique and southern Tanzania in the province of Cabo Delgado. The hypothesis of their origin is determined from the analyses of written and oral sources and is further reinforced by cultural similarities with the Chewa people, who still inhabit a vast area south and southwest of Lake Nyasa, Malawi and Zambia.
March 13 to 15
Photography exhibition “Baucau (East Timor): the land and the people”
Art Gallery, Goa State Central Library, Patto, Panjim
The current municipality (formerly “district”) of Baucau occupies a large area of the eastern part of East Timor. It is the second city in the country and had, during the Portuguese administration, the designation of “Vila Salazar”.
March 14
Management of Higher Education in Lusophone Countries and in Goa/India. International Seminar
In collaboration with Instituto Camões, Portugal
Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim
– “Lusofonia and the access to higher education: a life span /life space perspective”. Prof. Dr. Maria Eduarda Duarte (Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon, Portugal). FORGES – Associação Fórum da Gestão do Ensino Superior nos Países e Regiões da Língua Portuguesa
– “Higher Education and its Management with special reference to Goa / India”. Prof. Dr. Remy Dias (Dy. Director, Directorate of Higher Education, Govt. of Goa)
March 16 to 18
Photography exhibition “Non-Stop São Paulo”. Photos by Paul Melo e Castro
Art Gallery, Goa State Central Library, Patto, Panjim
The largest city in the southern hemisphere, São Paulo is unquestionably Brazil’s most cosmopolitan city and the economic powerhouse of the nation. Yet São Paulo is also marked by profound rifts of class, of oppulent upper-class neighbourhoods surrounded by extensive, marginalised slum districts and a city centre that mixes a rich fabric of history with patches of utter decay.
March 17
Inauguration of BCCG – Brazilian Cultural Centre in Goa (Centro Cultural Brasileiro em Goa)
Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, Margao
Inauguration of BCCG – Brazilian Cultural Centre in Goa – Centro Cultural Brasileiro em Goa in the presence of the Consul General of Brazil in Mumbai Ms. Rosimar da Silva Suzano.
The BCCG – Brazilian Cultural Centre in Goa – Centro Cultural Brasileiro em Goa is a non-profit organization. Its mission is to disseminate the Portuguese language and the Brazilian culture and strengthen the ties between Goa and Brazil in all aspects, including the social and economic ones.
Lighting of the lamp by Rev. Dr. Simao Diniz, Director of Rosary College
Lighting of the lamp by the Consul General of Brazil in Mumbai Ms. Rosimar da Silva Suzano
Lighting of the lamp by the President of Brazilian Cultural Centre in Goa Dr. Aurobindo Xavier
From left to right: Director of Instituto Camões in Goa Mr. Delfim Correia da Silva, Delegate of Fundação Oriente in Goa Ms. Inês Figueira, President of Brazilian Cultural Centre in Goa Dr. Aurobindo Xavier, General Consul of Brazil in Mumbai Ms. Rosimar da Silva Suzano, General Consul of Portugal in Goa Mr Rui Baceira, Director of Rosary College Rev. Dr. Simao Diniz, Administrator of Rosary College Dr. Socorro Mendes, and President of Indo-Portuguese Society Goa Mr Poi Vernenkar
Welcome address of the Director of Rosary College Rev. Dr. Simao Diniz
Inaugural address by the President of Brazilian Cultural Centre in Goa Dr. Aurobindo Xavier
Address by the General Consul of Brazil in Mumbai Ms. Rosimar da Silva Suzano
View of the audience
Musical interlude on the guitar by Rui Lobo
View of the audience
A poem dedicated to Cecília Meireles. Recitation by Kiana Zara Menezes
Unveiling of a photograph of Cecília Meireles
Cocktail
March 18
Drawing Competition
Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim
Prize distribution ceremony of a Drawing Competion among students of Rosary College of Commerce & Arts on the theme “Brazil”. Chief guest: Consul General of Brazil in Mumbai Ms. Rosimar da Silva Suzano
March 18
Fest “Feijoada & Samba”
Rosary Parish Hall, Navelim
Brazilian food: feijoada brasileira, pão de queijo, vatapá, brigadeiros, bolo de fubá and more. Brazilian drinks: caipirinha, batida. Portuguese food and original Portuguese wines: bolinhos de bacalhau, Port wine, red wine, vinho verde. Samba with Brazilian and Portuguese live music by Maryjo and her band.
The traditional “coreto” (bandstand) in the lusophone countries and regions
The Lusophone Society of Goa (LSG) is pleased to announce the 3rd “Lusofonia Festival Goa”. Read more →
• How the European Union works – Chances for Traineeships, Partnership, Entrepreneurship, especially for Goans
Mr. Carlos Medeiros (European Information Centre Jacques Delors CIEJD, Lisbon, Portugal)
• Catalogue of Book Exhibition of the European Union
• Some facts about Brazil
Prof. Nelson Gonçalves Gomes (University of Brasilia, Brazil)
• Brazilian higher education: scenery and real possibilities of cooperation Brazil – Goa
Dr. Marcos Formiga (Member of Brazilian National Council for Scientifical and Technological Development – CNPq)
• The Brazilian System of Science, Technology and Innovation: Current Status, Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities for Collaboration Brazil – India –
Marcondes Moreira de Araujo (Analyst S&T, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Brazil) and official adviser to the Brazilian Development Superintendency for the Central West Region (SUDECO, attached to the Ministry of National Integration)
• Inauguration of Photography exhibition “Macau, a Success Story”
by Mr. António Monteiro, delegate of Instituto Internacional de Macau, Macau
• Macau, Região Administrativa Especial da China – 15 anos depois
Instituto Internacional de Macau
http://jtm.com.mo/opiniao/festival-da-lusofonia-em-goa-contou-participacao-iim/, in Tribuna de Macau, Macau, 07/03/2016
http://englishnews.thegoan.net/story.php?id=11125, The Goan, Goa, 16/02/2016
http://englishnews.thegoan.net/story.php?id=10914, in The Goan, Goa, 09/02/2016
http://pgl.gal/presenca-da-galiza-em-goa/, in PGL.gal, 05/02/2016
http://pgl.gal/presenca-da-galiza-em-goa/galiza-em-goa-mostra-bibliografica-5/, in PGL.gal
http://www.conexaolusofona.org/diferentes-culturas-reunidas-no-festival-de-lusofonia-em-goa-na-india/, in Conexão Lusófona
https://pontofinalmacau.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/macau-no-festival-da-lusofonia-da-lusofonia-de-goa/, in Ponto Final, 23/01/2016
http://jornalnoticias.co.mz/index.php/recreio-e-divulgacao/49813-actividades-culturais-e-debates-promovem-lusofonia-em-goa, in Notícias online, 22/01/2016
http://www.revistamacau.com/2016/01/21/musica-fotografia-e-debates-promovem-lusofonia-em-goa/, in Revista Macau, 21/01/2016
https://pontofinalmacau.wordpress.com/2016/01/21/macau-em-foco-no-festival-da-lusofonia-de-goa/, in Ponto Final, 21/01/2016
http://www.noticiasaominuto.com/cultura/523493/musica-fotografia-e-debates-promovem-lusofonia-em-goa , in Notícias ao Minuto, 20/01/2016
http://www.independenciaslusa.info/musica-fotografia-e-debates-promovem-lusofonia-em-goa/, in Independenciaslusa, 20/01/2016
http://observalinguaportuguesa.org/sociedade-lusofona-lamenta-falta-de-aproveitamento-de-goa-para-relacoes-com-lusofonia/, in Observatório da Língua Portuguesa, 20/01/2016
http://pgl.gal/galiza-marca-presenca-no-2o-festival-da-lusofonia-de-goa/, in PGL.gal, 20/01/2016
The Portuguese national broadcaster Rádio e Televisão de Portugal reported on the Lusofonia Festival Goa 2016. Please watch from 5th min 15 seconds onwards
http://www.rtp.pt/play/p2116/e226426/hora-dos-portugueses
http://iimacau.org.mo/a/news/2016/0122/141.html, in Instituto Internacional de Macau, 18/01/2016
February 22
Lusophone music, inspired by travels! By Portuguese Music Group Senza
Senza group with Nuno Caldeira and Catarina Duarte
February 20
Photography exhibition “Macau, a Success Story”
Mr. António Monteiro, delegate of Instituto Internacional de Macau, inaugurating the exhibition
February 19 (Friday)
Cooperation and Project Opportunities Goa – Brazil
Prof. Nelson Gonçalves Gomes (University of Brasilia, Brazil)
Dr. Marcos Formiga (Member of Brazilian National Council for Scientifical and Technological Development – CNPq)
Marcondes Moreira de Araujo (Analyst S&T, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Brazil) and official adviser to the Brazilian Development Superintendency for the Central West Region (SUDECO, attached to the Ministry of National Integration)
February 16
Photography exhibition “INNOCENT EYES”
The author of the photographies Emidio Jozine (Mozambique) inaugurating the exhibition
February 15
Brazilian Culinary Class
Close to 30 keen participants attended the demonstration class and watched Ms. Nilza Pelentir and Ms. Fernanda Figueiró, from Brazil, preparing some Brazilian delicacies.
February 12
How the European Union works – Chances for Traineeships, Partnership, Entrepreneurship, especially for Goans
Mr. Carlos Medeiros of the European Union during the talk
February 11 to 15
Photography exhibition “CAPITAL – Santo António do Príncipe”
February 10
Thinking Goa (Pensando Goa) – a Singular Archive in Portuguese
Prof. Hélder Garmes (USP – University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil) (left)
and Prof. Cielo Festino (Universidade Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil) (right)
February 4
Old and New Heritage Plans for Old Goa
Arch. Edgar Ribeiro (Former chief town planner for Town and Country Planning Organization, India)
Arch. Joaquim R. Santos (ARTIS – Institute of History of Art, University of Lisbon, Portugal)
January 22
Galicia (Spain) an autonomous lusophone community
Book exhibition
Professor José Paz, University of Vigo (Galicia-Spain) , the principal promotor of this beautiful exhibition
January 30
Fest “Feijoada and Samba”
Clube Vasco da Gama, Panjim
A big crowd gathered to enjoy genuine Brazilian “feijoada completa” savouring a caipirinha or two. Bolinhos de bacalhau, Caldo verde and Pão de Queijo were also very much appreciated. Brazilian girls performed some typical Brazilian dances. Brazilian and other lusophone music were enthralling.
Visit of the “Economic and Development Affairs Committee” of the National Parliament of Timor Leste (East Timor) to Goa
“Tourism, Economy and Culture – the experience of Goa”
20 – 26 July 2014
After being contacted by the Economic and Development Affairs Committee of the National Parliament of Timor Leste (East Timor) to help them organizing a visit of Timorese Members of Parliament to Goa, the Lusophone Society of Goa (LSG) is happy to inform the visit is due to take place organized with the support of LSG.
The visit, 20 – 26 July 2014, seeks to exchange information and explore opportunities of cooperation between East Timor and Goa/India especially in the area of Tourism and related sectors. The visit pretends also to be a milestone in the History of the relationships between East Timor and Goa /India reestablishing the old close relationships.
Business contacts in any other area are also welcome. If you are interested in doing business with East Timor contacting the delegation please send an email, not later than July 15, to info@sh118.global.temp.domains Read more →
Col. Decilio de Medeiros Sales from the Brazilian Army Command in Mormugao, at Goa Shipyard Ltd.
Col. Decilio de Medeiros Sales of Brazil was present at the first Steel cutting ceremony to mark the commencement of the series construction of the new class offshore patrol vessels for the Indian Coast Guard at Goa Shipyard Ltd. Col. Decilio de Medeiros Sales integrated the Brazilian delegation in an official visit to the Indian R&D institutions. Read more →
