Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: The Goa State will present its tableau at the 76th Republic Day cultural pageantry to be held in the National Capital at Kartavya Path, New Delhi on January 26, 2025.
The Goa tableau at the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi will be presented under the auspices of Department of Information and Publicity, Government of Goa
This year, Goa will present its colorful float on the theme “Swarnim Bharat, Virasat aur Vikas” which means ‘Golden India, Heritage and Development’ depicting Goa’s rich culture and progress.
The fabrication work of Tableau which commenced at Rashtriya Rangashala Camp, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi on December 26, 2024 is totally ready.
A team of 30 Goans led by well known Goan artist Sushant Khedekar and Purnanand Paidarkar and comprising of artisans, fabricators, carpenters, structurists, pop and fiber work personnel and all those who are involved in executing and completing the work of fabrication are putting in hard and dedicated efforts to make the tableau ready and present the same on the occasion of Republic Day.
The performing artists team is led by Shri Dinesh Priolkar, Choreography by Nishad, costumes by Sangeeta and Miss Avani Khedekar whereas music is composed by Dr. Saish Deshpande.
Other well known artists, fabricators and artisans who are involved in fabrication includes Shri Pandurang Shet, Shri Suresh Varekar, Shri Vallabh Chari, Shri Pralhad Shilkar, Shri Viraj Teli, Shri Sudesh Shetkar, Shri Mahesh Kumbhar, Shri Gauresh Shetkar, Shri Kushali Shetkar, Shri Shekhar Kumbhar, Shri Satish Kumbhar, Shri Vinayak Kumbhar, Shri Ashok Jalmi, Shri Anup.
Sagar Naik Mule, a talented Kaavi Artist who travelled with Goas Red Soil to the capital of the country added the Goan touch with his artwork on the tableau.
The logistic support is extended by Shri Soham Ghate.
In the National Capital the dress rehearsal for the R Day Parade was held for four days i.e on January 17, 18, 20 and Jan 21 whereas the full dress rehearsal will be held on January 23, 2025 at Kartavya Path.
The Goa Tableau along with tableau of other states will also be display in front of Red Fort at New Delhi for public view as part of the Bharat Parv celebration from January 26 to 31, 2025. During this period there will be cultural performances of artist from respective states.
