<div>Goa, the sunny, balmy State of luxurious beaches, feni, music and a tourist’s delight has more to offer than its robust nightlife and food culture. <br /><br />The tiny State is also known for its other enchanting features – architecture and lifestyle. <br /><div> </div><div>All this and more comes alive at the City’s well known Dhoomimal Gallery which on the occasion of 6th India Art Fair, has organised ‘Balcao’ – an exhibition of works by artists from Goa and </div><div>selected works by F N Souza. <br /><br />These have been curated by Subodh Kelkar.<br /><br /></div><div>Balcao – the exhibition represents Portuguese influence on Goan culture and gives Delhiites an opportunity to feel and soak in Goan culture. <br /><br />Balcao literally means a balcony in Goa which is an important feature of the Indo-Portuguese houses there. <br /></div><div><br />It is like a porch attached to the main entrance of the house and is fitted with a few benches usually made of stone and cement. <br /></div><div><br />The balcao reflects the special bond between neighbours and social relations that are based on love, warmth and lots of affection. </div><div> </div><div>The balcao, being an essential feature of Goan homes, the artistes have put in all their creativity to enliven Goan history through their paintings and sculptures. <br /></div><div> </div><div>Visually attractive and aesthetically engaging, the artworks enlighten and educate us about Goan religion, <span>politics, lifestyle, attires, </span></div><div>culture and more.</div><div> </div><div>The smallest state in India, Goa is mainly known by its people, their clothes, their music, fashion and style, their religion, their free-spirited <span>attitude and their unity. <br /></span></div><div> </div><div><span>Although the Portuguese ruled the State for 450 years which has left a most visible influence, yet many facets of </span><span>Goa’s original rich culture can be traced.<br /><br /></span></div><div>Known as a safe tourist destination, both domestic and international – Goa’s economy is totally dependent on its tourism. <br /><br />More than Goans, tourists are seen in majority all throughout the year. Enjoying a different culture altogether as compared to the metros, Goa has a charm on its own, easy going and relaxed. Eat, party and chill is the mantra! <br /><br /></div><div>The roads are clean, no traffic, two-wheelers in abundance, this State surely gives a feeling of ‘not being a part of India’. <br /><br />So, to know more about the state, do visit the ongoing exhibition at Dhoomimal Gallery in Connaught Place, which is on <span>till April 15. </span></div><div><span><br /></span></div></div>
<div>Goa, the sunny, balmy State of luxurious beaches, feni, music and a tourist’s delight has more to offer than its robust nightlife and food culture. <br /><br />The tiny State is also known for its other enchanting features – architecture and lifestyle. <br /><div> </div><div>All this and more comes alive at the City’s well known Dhoomimal Gallery which on the occasion of 6th India Art Fair, has organised ‘Balcao’ – an exhibition of works by artists from Goa and </div><div>selected works by F N Souza. <br /><br />These have been curated by Subodh Kelkar.<br /><br /></div><div>Balcao – the exhibition represents Portuguese influence on Goan culture and gives Delhiites an opportunity to feel and soak in Goan culture. <br /><br />Balcao literally means a balcony in Goa which is an important feature of the Indo-Portuguese houses there. <br /></div><div><br />It is like a porch attached to the main entrance of the house and is fitted with a few benches usually made of stone and cement. <br /></div><div><br />The balcao reflects the special bond between neighbours and social relations that are based on love, warmth and lots of affection. </div><div> </div><div>The balcao, being an essential feature of Goan homes, the artistes have put in all their creativity to enliven Goan history through their paintings and sculptures. <br /></div><div> </div><div>Visually attractive and aesthetically engaging, the artworks enlighten and educate us about Goan religion, <span>politics, lifestyle, attires, </span></div><div>culture and more.</div><div> </div><div>The smallest state in India, Goa is mainly known by its people, their clothes, their music, fashion and style, their religion, their free-spirited <span>attitude and their unity. <br /></span></div><div> </div><div><span>Although the Portuguese ruled the State for 450 years which has left a most visible influence, yet many facets of </span><span>Goa’s original rich culture can be traced.<br /><br /></span></div><div>Known as a safe tourist destination, both domestic and international – Goa’s economy is totally dependent on its tourism. <br /><br />More than Goans, tourists are seen in majority all throughout the year. Enjoying a different culture altogether as compared to the metros, Goa has a charm on its own, easy going and relaxed. Eat, party and chill is the mantra! <br /><br /></div><div>The roads are clean, no traffic, two-wheelers in abundance, this State surely gives a feeling of ‘not being a part of India’. <br /><br />So, to know more about the state, do visit the ongoing exhibition at Dhoomimal Gallery in Connaught Place, which is on <span>till April 15. </span></div><div><span><br /></span></div></div>
