Our lady of Piety (Nossa Senhora da Piedade) Chapel at Parra celebrates 150 years.

Our lady of Piety (Nossa Senhora da Piedade) Chapel at Parra celebrated its 150 years.

The villagers of Parra celebrated 150 years of the chapel of Our lady of Piety at Parra. The Chapel of our lady of Piety was completed on 13th November, 1860

The priest in his sermon emphasized on the parents and children relationship and following the footsteps of our lady and Jesus in our day to day lives. He stressed on the view that today parents are not showing active interests in the children day to day activities and in not doing so the children tend to go on the wrong path. He also stressed on the fact as to how parents in their old age are put into old age homes.

He stressed on the life of Blessed Fr. Joseph Vaz and stated that he had great love for Mother mary and In 1677 at foot of the altar of blessed virgin Mary, church of our lady of heath, sancoale, Goa he wrote his letter (a classic) surrendering himself into her hands to be disposed off as she wished.

After the mass cake was distributed to all those present as the Brass band played its music.
Happy Feast to all.

Lusofonia Festival 2010 - Macao

Lusofonia Festival

Origin

The first Lusofonia Festival was held in 1998 on the Portuguese Expatriate Day (10 June) to celebrate Portuguese-speaking individuals who have contributed to Macao’s development. Originally known as the “Carnival in a Portuguese Style”, the festival has turned into a cultural event incorporated with Portuguese culture. Its Chinese name denotes Portuguese live music in the Carmo Area, entertaining visitors in the picturesque setting of the Taipa Houses-Museum.

Aims

In its infancy, the festival attracted mostly expatriates of Portuguese-speaking countries living in Macao. Today, it has become a magnet for all residents as well as visitors. The festival in 2008 was held in combination with the Cultural Week for the first time. Since then, this annual event has been a holiday celebration of gastronomic and other cultural delights that immerse participants in the Chinese and Portuguese cultures wedded together. To visitors who have taken in Macao’s downtown architecture in its Chinese and Western styles, it is a not-to-be-missed fun in a beautiful town on the southern border of China.

Activities for 2010

The Lusofonia Festival and Cultural Week of China and Portuguese Speaking Countries 2010 was hosted by the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Supporting Office to the Permanent Secretariat to the Forum for the Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries and the Macau Government Tourist Office, in Carmo Area and Carmo’s Fair of Taipa, Senado Square and Park of Iao Hon Market. It was be a multi-day programme featuring shows from China; Portugal; Angola; Brazil; Cape Verde; Goa, Daman and Díu; Guinea-Bissau; Mozambique; São Tomé and Príncipe; East Timor and Macau. The event included a Traditional Craft Fair of the Portuguese-speaking and Chinese Communities, Portuguese food, song and dance (by ensembles from Macao, mainland China and Portuguese-speaking countries), Art Show of Angola and Cape Verde, Craft Fair of Portuguese-speaking countries, and performance by the groups from Goa, Daman and Díu.

From Goa Daman and Diu the group that performed was Kepechim Kirnnam and Belinda.

News extract from internet

Photo credits Ms. Priyanka Pereira

"Resurgence" -Jacinta Luis Releases Fourth Musical CD

Jacinta Luis Releases Fourth CD "Resurgence"

www.jacintaluis.com

Jacinta has a unique musical background; she was born in Tanzania to the thriving African songs & rhythms and enveloped by the swing tunes of her father, Jerry Luis’ group, the "Jazz Swingers". Jacinta began performing at an early age on radio, television and for heads of states.

A part of Jacinta’s education was in Goa (India) and former Portuguese colony, land of her ancestors. Goa is a paradise that blends the music & timbres of Konkani, Portuguese, & Hindi.

Upon Jacinta’s arrival in Quebec, the language of Molière and Shakespeare, as well as the rich harmonies of 70’s music added to her wide range of musical influences.

Jacinta pursued musical studies in classical piano since the age of six. She continued to sing and to study piano throughout her schooling. After high school, she decided to pursue musical studies at Dawson College, Concordia University and later at the University of Victoria where she completed her Masters in Music Education, and developed her interest in Jazz arranging and Vocal Jazz.

Jacinta has had a full performing career as a solo vocalist/pianist and in quartets in Montreal.

Jacinta's life turned upside down when her brother became ill with AIDS and then passed away in 1999. This was followed by the illness of her husband. Jacinta needed time to grieve and to heal as well as to assist her husband through his illness.

Jacinta is back!

Since November 2009, Jacinta has produced five concerts in Montreal and Toronto, as well as a few nights at the Upstairs Jazz Club where she just launched her fourth CD "Resurgence". Her music is a style of Jazz Fusion influenced by four continents: "Jazz World Fusion”

Happy Diwali - 2010 - Goa

A evening at ozran beach - Goa (little vagator) 24-10-2010

Quebec Goan Association: St. Francis Xavier's Feast December 4, 2010

http://www.quebec-goan-association.blogspot.com/

The Sunset Charity Walk 2010 - Muskaan Goa

The Sunset Charity Walk 2010

Time : 23 October · 15:00 - 19:30
Location: Taleigao Community Center
Created by:Muskaan


More info:

the Sunset Charity Walk 2010 is a non-competitive 5 km route. The Muskaan team will come together to raise awareness about people living with cancer and you can play a crucial role. We need to make sure that everyone knows that we are ready to beat this disease and join the fight against cancer.

100% of the proceeds will go towards Muskaan's programs and services for cancer awareness and survivors.

Winning the fight against cancer will depend on getting it our in the open, creating awareness, eliminating stigma and uniting to take it on together, And that's what Muskaan is all about -- strengthening our global movement to make sure everyone affected by cancer can get the support they need. So show your support the Pink October and help make this Charity Walk Fundraiser 2010 the largest display of strength and unity.

STAND UP FOR THE WARRIORS,CELEBRATE THE SURVIVORS, HONOUR THE FALLEN,SUPPORT THE FAMILIES AND HOLD ON TO HOPE... TOGETHER!

Click here to Register yourselves for the event on facebook

Muskaan - International Breast Cancer Awareness Month - The Sunset Charity Walk '09

Vadoll : ‎36th tiart competition 2010-11. serula art and cultural academy penha de france

36th ALL GOA TIATR COMPETITION

Name of the Institute : Serula Art And Culture Academy

Name of the Tiatr : VADOLL

Name of the Playwright : Derrick D'Melio

Name of the Director : Shirish Naik

Name of the Light Designer` : Dhanajay Palkar

Set Designer : Kapil Chari
Background Music : Kiran Barve
Costumes : Maria Pereira
Make-Up : Raj Shirodkar
Band : Ashley Fernandes


Cast............................-..............Artists


MINGUEL - DERRICK DMELLO
CLARA - GEMMA FERNANDES
ROSY - SHENAYA PEREIRA
PETER - AllSTON PEREIRA
SIMAO - CAMERON FERNANDES
DAMACAO - LESLIE D'SOUZA
ADOLF - JACK D'SOUZA
JULIO - BASILIO CARVALHO
Adv PINTO - ALEX D'CRUZ
SHAKIRA - STEFFI PEREIRA
SARPANCH - SHIRISH NAIK
ADV BRAGANZA - AGNELO PEREIRA
KULU DADA - SHELTON FERNANDES


SUPPORTED BY:
NEWVAINA D'MELLO, DENELZA TRAVASO, JOCEL D'SOUZA,RIZEL FERNANDES, FRANCIS FERNANDES,AND ANTHONY ALMEIDA.


Back Stage Support By:
AGNELO D'SOUZA, PUNDLIK CHODANKAR, MAHADEO HALANKAR, SHIVANON NAIK, , GUNNO CHODANKAR, ROHIDAS PEDNEKAR.


BAND: Ashley Fernandes and his Amigos
Sammy Braganza on Trombone
Roy Menezes on Alto Saxophone
Putush Azavedo on Trumpet
Dexter Furtado on Mandolin / Violin
Dominic D'Souza on Bass Guitar
Socorro Gonsalves on Rythem Guitar
Ashley Fernandes on Keyboards