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| Today's Date & Time in Goa: Sunday, 14th March 2010 20:53 pm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Events on 07/02/2009 | |
| 1 | Kannada cultural festival |
| Kannada cultural festival, 'Kannada Sanskruti Samavesha' organised by the Department of Kannada and Culture, Bangalore in association with Goa Kannada Samaja, Panjim will be held on Feb 7 and 8 at Gomantak Maratha Samaja, Rajaram Smruti Sabhagriha, Panjim. | |
| 2 | Snow Fest 09 |
| Snow Fest 09 presented by Raia School will be held on 7th & 8th February from 6.00 pm onwards at the Church Square in Raia. | |
| 3 | Goan food festival (India) |
| Goan food festival organised by the Radisson Hotel Varanasi will be held from February 7 to 22. The traditional Goan specialties like Prawn Balchao, Pmfret Recheado, Chicken Xacuti, Mutton Vindaloo and Sorpotel (for the non-vegetarian) and Gobi Upkari, Vegetable Xacuti, Foogath, Dal Thoy and Dal Ambat for the vegetarian, along with traditional Goan Rice would be available during the food festival. | |
| 4 | Musical Extravaganza Show |
| A Musical Extravaganza Show presented by Infant Jesus School, Colva is being held from 6th to 8th Feb from 6.30 pm to 10.00 pm at the S.A.G Ground, near William Hotel, Colva. | |
| 5 | Wonders of The World Food Festival |
| ‘Wonders of The World’, a food festival organised by the students of the Institute of Advance Management (INDISMART Hotel School) Nuvem will be held on February 6 and 7 from 7:30 pm onwards at IAM INDISMART Woodbourne Resort Nuvem. This event will display the signature dishes from the localities of the 7 wonders of the world which consist of Indian, Chinese, Jordanian, Italian, Mexican, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisines with live entertainment. Contact Aditi Bajaj on 9823953582 Or Merwyn Pereira on 9881473313. | |
| 6 | Britto Fun Fete 2009 |
| Britto Fun Fete 2009 organised by the Parent Teacher Association of St Britto High School, Mapusa will be held from Feb 6 to 8 at the Carnival Parade Ground, opposite Bodgeshwar temple in Mapusa. | |
| 7 | Science Film Festival |
| Science Film Festival is being held from Jan 27th to Feb 10th from 10:30am to 5:00pm at the AC Auditorium, Goa Science Center at Miramar in Panjim. In this 15-day festival, nearly 70 films of varied durations will be screened. Four shows (10:30am to 11:30am, 12:00pm to 1:00pm, 2:30pm to 3:30pm and 4:00pm to 5:00pm) will be screened daily. For more details contact 0832 2463426 | |
| 8 | The Grape Escapade 2009 |
| 'The Grape Escapade 2009', a wine and cuisine festival is being held from Feb 5 to 8 at the Old GMC courtyard in Panjim. This fiesta of flavours promises to be a unique cultural experience as it brings international wine makers and local patrons, hoteliers, restaurateurs and professionals from the entertainment, food and beverage and life style under one roof. There will be a wide array of music, dance and act performance to enthrall the audience. The highlight of the festival will be the fashion show and the selection of the Grape Escapade Queen 2009. Organised by: GTDC. SCHEDULE OF THE GRAPE ESCAPADE 2009 Feb 5th 06.15pm Inauguration at the hands of Chief Guest 06.50pm Opening ceremony (Quepemchi Kirna) 07.30pm Yello boyz - Martial Mania 07.45pm Jazz Junction by Colin DCruz 08.30pm Dance performance by Dance Illusions (Dr. Martin & Troupe) 09.00pm Live Band – Pure Magic Feb 6th: 06.50pm Singing by Amelia and troupe 07.30pm Dance performance by SSD Group 08.00pm Live band – Belinda & Tropicanos 08.45pm Carnival Parade - organised by Messias 09.30pm Live band - Forefront Feb 7th: 07.00pm Spot Singer - SHELTON goes solo 07.30pm Trios - Emiliano 8.15pm Springbok Safari - fire acrobats from Tanzania, by Maria Cardoso & Troupe 08.45pm Fashion Show , themed on Dionysus by Monty Sally, Grape Stomping 09.30pm Live Band - Lace Feb 8th 6.30 pm Duo by Newton & Nezz 7.00pm Dance performance by Impressions, Pratik (Candolim) 7.30pm Salma - Hulla Hoop fire dancer by Maria Cardoso & Troupe 8.00pm Pirate Parade - organised by Messias 08.30pm Beauty Contest- Grape Escapade 2009 Queen 9.15pm Live Band – Big Country Band ....... more information »» | |
| 9 | Goan Carnaval (Australia) |
| Goan Carnaval presented by Melgoans will be held on 7th January from 7.00 pm onwards at St Kilda Town Hall, Corner of Carlisle Street and Brighton Road, Melbourne. Fee: $ 40(Adults); $ 20(Child 5-10yrs). Contact Henrietta Cure - 03 9557 0009 Mob - 0430 528 386, Melissa Fernandes - 03 9701 1343 Mob - 0433 968 848, Oscar Lobo - 03 9563 9918 Mob - 0404 848 345 | |
| 10 | Saraswat Food and Cultural Festival |
| The Saraswat Food and Cultural Festival organised by the Goa Saraswat Samaj is being held at Panaji Gymkhana Grounds from February 6 to 8. The festival will exhibit rich variety of cuisine prevalent in the Saraswat Community, besides cultural events like Kapyale and laughing competitions. | |
| News on 07/02/2009 | |
| 1 | Strict police vigil on North Goa beaches |
| The Home Minister, Mr Ravi Naik on Friday told the House that the police are keeping a close vigil on the Calangute-Candolim-Baga beach stretch and taking action against all criminals, irrespective of their political affiliations. | |
| Website: www.navhindtimes.com/story.php?story=2009020725 ... | |
| 2 | Goa Govt to aid original residents of CRZ |
| In a bid to ensure justice to the original inhabitants of structures within the coastal regulations zone (CRZ) who have been served with demolition notices, chief minister Digambar Kamat said the government would provide them all necessary assistance. | |
| Website: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Goa/Govt_to_aid_original_residents_ ... | |
| 3 | Human rights panel for state soon: CM |
| Chief minister Digambar Kamat informed the state Assembly that the government would set up a human rights commission for the state. | |
| Website: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Goa/Human_rights_panel_for_state_so ... | |
