Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: The fabrication work of Goa State Tableau which will be presented at the Republic Day cultural pageantry to be held in the National Capital New Delhi at Kartavya path on January 26, 2025 is underway in full swing at Rashtriya Rangashala Camp, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi.
The Tableau is being conceptualised and designed by well known Goan artist Sushant Khedekar from Ponda and fabrication work of tableau has started from 26th Dec 2024 at Rashtriya Rangshala Camp.
A team of 30 Goans Sculptors, artisans, fabricators, carpenters and others in executing and completing the work of fabrication led by Khedekar and Shri Purnanand Paidarkar are putting dedicated efforts to make the tableau ready in all respects by January 22, 2025. So far 50 percent work of tableau has been completed.
This year Goa State will present its colourful float on the theme “ Swarnim Bharat…Virasat aur Vikas” depicting Goa’s rich culture and progress. It will be a proud moment for all Goans as its float depicting Goa’s rich culture and progress will make it to the grand pageantry as its tableau goes on the Kartavya Path on January 26, 2025.
After a gap of two years, Goa’s float has made it to the prestigious parade comprising 15 States and Union Territories and 11 Ministries/ Departments of Union Government, on Kartavya Path which is watched by millions across the country. The theme for the parade is ‘Swarnim Bharat -Virasat aur Vikas’ which means ‘Golden India…Heritage and Development’.
The Goa tableau which is displayed under the auspices of the Department of Information and Publicity was shortlisted in a series of meetings by the Expert Committee constituted by Ministry of Defence, Government of India, New Delhi. The Expert Committee taking into account various aspects of theme, concept, designs and visual elements has approved the model of Goa Tableau.
This year the music for the tableau has been composed by Dr. Saish Deshpande, and the live dance performance will feature a team of performing artists led by Shri Dinesh Priolkar. The choreography is by Nishad, while the costumes have been designed by Sangeeta and Avani Khedekar .
Following the parade on Kartavya Path, the Goa tableau, along with other participating States, will be displayed at Red Fort as part of Bharat Parv celebrations from January 26 to 31, 2025. During this period there will be cultural performances of artist from respective States.
