TRADITIONAL VIBES: The All Goa State Level Mando Festival is back and will be held on December 11 & 12 at Menezes Braganza Hall, Panjim. Photo: fb/ Goa Cultural And Social Centre
Things to Do

What’s on in Goa this week – December 9 to 13

There's a lot you can do in Goa this week, from listening to Goan 'Mandos' to attending a conference on St Francis Xavier to learning to dance the Kizomba

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Monday, December 9, 2024

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Timings of masses on the feast day in Panjim.

Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim | December 9, 2024 | 5.30 am, 6.30 am, 7.30 am, 8.30 am (English), 10 am (feast mass), 12.30 pm, 5 pm

WAVES

Waves International Short Film Festival celebrates independent and world mini cinema, and features short films, panel discussions, workshops, masterclasses, etc.

Panjim | December 6, 2024 – December 8, 2024 | +91 8080696872 |

https://filmmakers.festhome.com/en/festival/waves-international-short-film-festival-goa-india

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Participate in an evening of music, poetry, and comedy, featuring Nirmal on guitar and vocals.

Guru Bar, Anjuna | December 7, 2024 | 7 pm

TO REGISTER: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9BU0IpiwlAToW3EX2PmhQ7yHaBqRrmd94dcrppA6EX0FsaA/viewform

PILGRIM MASSES (OLD GOA)

Timings of masses and veneration during the 18th Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier.

Old Goa | December 9, 2024 |

TIMINGS (masses): 6 am, 7.15 am, 8.30 am, 9.45 am, 11 am, 3.30 pm, 5 pm & 6.15 pm

TIMINGS (veneration): 7 am – 6 pm

 

1974 SFX EXPOSITION ORIGINAL PANELS

Display of original panels, by artist Dom Martin, at the 1974 Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier.

Ferry Cross - Historical Photo Archive and Guest House, Ferry Cross Apartments, Betim, North Goa | Till January 5, 2025 | 9 am – 5 pm (by appointment only) | Appointments: +91 9850466165

FOOTPRINTS OF HOPE

Exhibition of artworks on St Francis Xavier, hosted by the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, and curated by Fr Délio Mendonça.

The Convent of St John of God, Old Goa | November 21, 2024 – January 5, 2025 | 10 am – 5 pm

AN ALTERNATIVE CONTEMPORARY

Miniature art exhibition, curated by Waswo X Waswo, and featuring 25 artists from India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan etc.

Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho, Panjim | Till February 28, 2025 | +91 832 6750876

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

  

PILGRIM MASSES (OLD GOA)

Timings of masses and veneration during the 18th Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier.

Old Goa | December 10, 2024 |

TIMINGS (masses): 6 am, 7.15 am, 8.30 am, 9.45 am, 11 am, 3.30 pm, 5 pm & 6.15 pm

TIMINGS (veneration): 7 am – 6 pm

1974 SFX EXPOSITION ORIGINAL PANELS

Display of original panels, by artist Dom Martin, at the 1974 Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier.

Ferry Cross - Historical Photo Archive and Guest House, Ferry Cross Apartments, Betim, North Goa | Till January 5, 2025 | 9 am – 5 pm (by appointment only) | Appointments: +91 9850466165

FOOTPRINTS OF HOPE

Exhibition of artworks on St Francis Xavier, hosted by the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, and curated by Fr Délio Mendonça.

The Convent of St John of God, Old Goa | November 21, 2024 – January 5, 2025 | 10 am – 5 pm

AN ALTERNATIVE CONTEMPORARY

Miniature art exhibition, curated by Waswo X Waswo, and featuring 25 artists from India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan etc.

Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho, Panjim | Till February 28, 2025 | +91 832 6750876

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

  

PILGRIM MASSES (OLD GOA)

Timings of masses and veneration during the 18th Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier.

Old Goa | December 11, 2024 |

TIMINGS (masses): 6 am, 7.15 am, 8.30 am, 9.45 am, 11 am, 3.30 pm, 5 pm & 6.15 pm

TIMINGS (veneration): 7 am – 6 pm

 

1974 SFX EXPOSITION ORIGINAL PANELS

Display of original panels, by artist Dom Martin, at the 1974 Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier.

Ferry Cross - Historical Photo Archive and Guest House, Ferry Cross Apartments, Betim, North Goa | Till January 5, 2025 | 9 am – 5 pm (by appointment only) | Appointments: +91 9850466165

FOOTPRINTS OF HOPE

Exhibition of artworks on St Francis Xavier, hosted by the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, and curated by Fr Délio Mendonça.

The Convent of St John of God, Old Goa | November 21, 2024 – January 5, 2025 | 10 am – 5 pm

AN ALTERNATIVE CONTEMPORARY

Miniature art exhibition, curated by Waswo X Waswo, and featuring 25 artists from India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan etc.

Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho, Panjim | Till February 28, 2025 | +91 832 6750876

LEARN TO DANCE

Learn to dance Kizomba with Dima and Anna.

Hotel Aaria Hills Arambol (Near Arambol Bus Stand) | December 11, 2024 | 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm | +91 70304 02809

https://www.instagram.com/goa.afrolatin.fawea

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ST FRANCIS XAVIER

St Xavier's College, Mapusa, is organising an international conference on St Francis Xavier, ‘Pan Asian Heritage of St Francis Xavier: Between Memories and Contemporary Appropriations’ in collaboration with Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, and the Initiative for the Study of Asian Catholics (ISAC), Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore.

This conference will explore the historical and sociological impact of St Francis Xavier where he lived and worked in Asia.

Renowned scholars from across Asia will present papers in history, sociology, theology, literature and cultural studies.

The conference is open to professors, research scholars, faculty members and students from various disciplines.

St Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Old Goa | December 12-14 | Registration fee (teachers): Rs 1,500 | +919822121937 or +919822954902

WEDNESDAY’S LIVE

TLMP Mid-Week Buzz sessions featuring Old & New Skool, Hip Hop, R n B, Pop, dance and original music. There will also be good food and cocktails.

Songwriter, composer, music producer from South Goa, Georgie Dias will be on vocals and guitar, and perform a special set, covering artists such as Coldplay, Bruno Mars, Blue, Backstreet Boys, One Direction, Cutting Crew, Shaggy and more.

Mesa Dulcina, Silva Heritage, Benaulim, South Goa | December 11, 2024 | 8 pm onwards | Entry Free | +91 9323590051

INSTAGRAM: @silva.heritage_goa

MANDO FESTIVAL

Goa Cultural and Social Centre in collaboration with Fundação Oriente Presents the 57th All Goa State Level Mando Festival. Entry passes are available at Clube Vasco da Gama and Bar George, Panjim. The event will also be live on YouTube and facebook.

Menezes Braganza Hall, Panjim | December 11 & 12 | 6 pm onwards | +91 9881737479 or +91 9822137277

Link to the event (Day 1) on YouTube:

https://youtube.com/live/byXklOBQOAY?feature=share

Thursday, December 12, 2024

 

CASHEW KERNELS

Release of the book, Cashew Kernels, an anthology of selected stories from Fundação Oriente’s Short Story Competition 2023.

Fundação Oriente, Panjim | December 12, 2024 | 6pm

PILGRIM MASSES (OLD GOA)

Timings of masses and veneration during the 18th Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier.

Old Goa | December 12, 2024 |

TIMINGS (masses): 6 am, 7.15 am, 8.30 am, 9.45 am, 11 am, 3.30 pm, 5 pm & 6.15 pm

TIMINGS (veneration): 7 am – 6 pm

 

1974 SFX EXPOSITION ORIGINAL PANELS

Display of original panels, by artist Dom Martin, at the 1974 Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier.

Ferry Cross - Historical Photo Archive and Guest House, Ferry Cross Apartments, Betim, North Goa | Till January 5, 2025 | 9 am – 5 pm (by appointment only) | Appointments: +91 9850466165

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ST FRANCIS XAVIER

St Xavier's College, Mapusa, is organising an international conference on St Francis Xavier, ‘Pan Asian Heritage of St Francis Xavier: Between Memories and Contemporary Appropriations’ in collaboration with Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, and the Initiative for the Study of Asian Catholics (ISAC), Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore.

This conference will explore the historical and sociological impact of St Francis Xavier where he lived and worked in Asia.

Renowned scholars from across Asia will present papers in history, sociology, theology, literature and cultural studies.

The conference is open to professors, research scholars, faculty members and students from various disciplines.

St Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Old Goa | December 12-14 | Registration fee (teachers): Rs 1,500 | +919822121937 or +919822954902

FOOTPRINTS OF HOPE

Exhibition of artworks on St Francis Xavier, hosted by the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, and curated by Fr Délio Mendonça.

The Convent of St John of God, Old Goa | November 21, 2024 – January 5, 2025 | 10 am – 5 pm

AN ALTERNATIVE CONTEMPORARY

Miniature art exhibition, curated by Waswo X Waswo, and featuring 25 artists from India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan etc.

Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho, Panjim | Till February 28, 2025 | +91 832 6750876

MANDO FESTIVAL

Goa Cultural and Social Centre in collaboration with Fundação Oriente Presents the 57th All Goa State Level Mando Festival. Entry passes are available at Clube Vasco da Gama and Bar George, Panjim. The event will also be live on YouTube and facebook.

Menezes Braganza Hall, Panjim | December 11 & 12 | 6 pm onwards | +91 9881737479 or +91 9822137277

Link to the event (Day 2) on YouTube:

https://youtube.com/live/9O8apIZ0HiQ?feature=share

Friday, December 13, 2024

PILGRIM MASSES (OLD GOA)

Timings of masses and veneration during the 18th Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier.

Old Goa | December 13, 2024 |

TIMINGS (masses): 6 am, 7.15 am, 8.30 am, 9.45 am, 11 am, 3.30 pm, 5 pm & 6.15 pm

TIMINGS (veneration): 7 am – 6 pm

1974 SFX EXPOSITION ORIGINAL PANELS

Display of original panels, by artist Dom Martin, at the 1974 Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier.

Ferry Cross - Historical Photo Archive and Guest House, Ferry Cross Apartments, Betim, North Goa | Till January 5, 2025 | 9 am – 5 pm (by appointment only) | Appointments: +91 9850466165

X'MAS DINE AND DANCE

The Indo-Portuguese Friendship Society is organising its annual Christmas party ‘X'mas Dine and Dance’ on December 13, 2024

DETAILS: 9552596875

LEARN TO DANCE

Learn to dance Kizomba with Dima and Anna.

Hotel Aaria Hills Arambol (Near Arambol Bus Stand) | December 13, 2024 | 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm | +91 70304 02809

https://www.instagram.com/goa.afrolatin.fawea

FOOTPRINTS OF HOPE

Exhibition of artworks on St Francis Xavier, hosted by the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, and curated by Fr Délio Mendonça.

The Convent of St John of God, Old Goa | November 21, 2024 – January 5, 2025 | 10 am – 5 pm

AN ALTERNATIVE CONTEMPORARY

Miniature art exhibition, curated by Waswo X Waswo, and featuring 25 artists from India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan etc.

Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho, Panjim | Till February 28, 2025 | +91 832 6750876

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