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Decorating your house for Christmas can be difficult when you don’t seem to have the right decorations in place. Shop for amazing Christmas goodies at these pop-ups along with dining and music. Christmas Goodies Add a dash of deliciousness to your celebrations with an array of delectable cakes, pastries and gourmet chocolates from December 12 till December 25, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Goa Baking Company, Goa Marriott Resort and Spa. Christmas Bazaar The Women’s Forum of the YMCA, Panaji is organizing their annual Christmas bazaar on December 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Campal. Christmas linen, potted plants, traditional sweets, snacks, decorations, clothes, preserves, and more will be on sale. A clay pot decoration competition on the theme ‘The Warmth of Christmas’ for ages six to 15 will take place at 10 a.m. Jumble sale A special Christmas jumble sale that is for children and by children will be held on December 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Green Essentials, near Datta Mandir, Socorro. The stalls will include toys, books, cakes, cookies and other yummy goodies along with games to play, etc. Christmas Fair ‘Holly Jolly’ a Christmas fair will take place on December 15, 4 […]

The second edition of the Bougainvillea Lifestyle exhibition will be bringing together leading designers of India under one roof. The event will be held on December 13 and 14, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Goa Marriott Resort and Spa, Miramar, Panaji. The event is curated by Poonam Mittal and Radha Goel and aims at giving clients not just a fashion and luxury experience but also interactive workshops. A session with Mumbai-based table stylist, Nayantara, a grooming session with Archana Bhobe from Snip Salon and Spa, are some of the workshops to look out for. The exhibition consists of a lineup of 20 designers with a variety of products all under one roof. The exhibition will also showcase brand new contemporary collections to be launched in Goa for the first time. “The response we received last year was tremendous and this year too we are expecting the same. We have received participation from over 20 good designers and their collection will definitely impress the visitors. Apart from just exhibiting the products, this time we have table styling and grooming sessions for all which will definitely boost up and take this year’s edition to a next level,” said Mittal. The exhibition […]

Tarang recently organized a three-day Diwali pop-up which commenced on the 25th of October. A variety of sweets, clothing, and accessories was put to sale. The event also had a series of workshops held. A Hip-Hop dance workshop was held from 25th- 26th of October, Microwave oven cooking class on the 25th of October. The program was an activity that could help ladies who wish to grow in their field of work. Tarang is a platform initiated for Female Entrepreneurs who wish to help build their business. Tarang hosts its activities at pop-ups and exhibitions. Along with that Tarang also provides workshops, entrepreneurship programs from women.

The LaLaLand ‘trash for cash’ collection has commenced on the 24th of October 2019. The program is supported by Michael Lobo, Minister of Waste Management, Government of Goa and will be launching 800 tickets worth 4 Lakh. The tickets can be collected at select venues across Goa. In order to get the tickets, one will have to collect 15 newspapers and 20 empty cigarettes or chip packets (clean). “We should be encouraged to take part in sustainable solutions to keep Goa clean and green,” says director Noreen van Holstein. “Therefore, LaLaLand Festival calls companies and of course the people from Goa to bring Trash to the collection centers. We need the community to make the Trash4Cash program a success. “What we throw away is seen as waste. We need to change this mindset. Waste, if treated properly, has value. It can be turned into new products and energy,” says Michael Lobo, Minister of Waste Management, Government of Goa, who endorses the Trash4Cash program The Trash4Cash program is an initiative by festival director Noreen van Holstein. LaLaLand is the only festival in the world where visitors can buy tickets in exchange for trash. The collected waste will be produced into attractive […]

Unique Creations is bringing in an exhibition titled, ‘Diwali Bonanza’. The exhibition will be held on the 12th and 13th of October at Caculo Mall, St Inez, Panjim. The exhibition will be selling various products suited for the festival of lights. Items like diyas, ethnic clothing, jewelry and much more will be put up for sale at very reasonable prices. The prices of products range from Rs. 100 to 500 for the jewelry, clothing ranges from 800 and above. There will be competitions held for women and children as well. A karaoke and lantern-making competition will be held for the children on the 12th of October. A mehendi competition will be held for the women on the 13th of October.

‘Fabric Collection’ by Manju Jalota, a clothing exhibition-cum-sale was recently held at Goa on the 10th and 11th of October 2019. The sale was held for two days at Margao and Panjim respectively. The sale exhibited different varieties of chikankari fabrics and clothing. The pricing of these fabrics is Rs. 2000 and higher. This brand hails from Lucknow and has been conducting these sales in Goa for the past 5 years. The exhibition is conducted all over India for years and has been seeing a good response. The sale is done directly through these exhibitions which cut out middle-men, part of the proceeds then go to the NGO. Speaking to Ritika, the owner of this brand, she commented saying, “The initiative was started by my mother, Manju Jalota about 25 years ago when she realized chikankari is a dying occupation in India. We’re here to try and keep the occupation alive. We are also part of an NGO which helps in empowering women across Lucknow. The NGO has about 5000 women under its wing, the revenue generated from these fabrics are distributed among these women. These women live about 50 km away from Lucknow.”

A mega event was held at Park Regis hotel by Kewal Kiran Clothing. They launched the booking for AW’19 (Autumn Winter) collection. A large display of fashion items was put up. It belonged to their leading brands- Killer, Integriti, LawmanPg3, Easies, and Desi Belle (women’s wear). Many products were displayed such as jeans, suits, sportswear, casual wear, party wear, sunglasses, deodorants, coats, kurtis, dresses, chinos, jackets, and more. Pics Credit – Shivang Mishra I NT GOGOANOW.COM

Chennai-based social enterprise Tula introduced its conscious clothing line to Goa in a five-day exhibition that celebrated the artisanal Indian tradition of hand spinning, hand weaving, and natural dyeing of cotton. “Tula is an endeavour to make fellow citizens rethink their clothing choices. Just like the shift to organic food consumption, a shift to organic clothing of the kind that Tula represents will mean not just greater comfort and better clothing on your body – it is also about supporting many rural livelihoods. It is about the revival of traditional skills. It is about a different paradigm of sustainable living. Tula also focuses on reviving heirloom cotton seeds, to pull farmers out of the agrarian distress engulfing them,” said the founder of Tula and safe food activist, Ananthoo. “Tula is a not-for-profit clothing line that was set up in 2014. The customer can be sure that in this garment line, the largest proportion of revenue goes into supporting organic farmers, spinners, weavers, natural dyers, and tailors,” he added. Organic desi cotton is sourced from farmers in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and then spun and woven into the fabric in the same three states. Tula’s main mode of marketing is […]

Pantaloons a retail fashion chain of Aditya Birla group, on August 31, celebrated the first anniversary of its flagship store located in Margao. With a good response garnered within the span of one year in the state, the company officials invited loyal customers to witness the exclusive launch of the brand’s Festive’18 collection. To mark the launch of the collection an exclusive fashion show showcasing ethnic and western wear range for men and women was held on board a cruise ship. The models showcased a vibrant ghera skirts, asymmetrical kurtas, fusion tops, maxi dresses and pinafores, while the men sported denim, classic polos and trendy kurtas. Speaking on the occasion, Gaurav Chakravarty, head marketing and loyalty, Pantaloons, said that “Goa is an important market for us and we are delighted with the overwhelming response our first store has received in the last one year. At Pantaloons, we believe in creating enriching experiences that bring consumers closer to the brand. This exclusive preview of the upcoming Festive Collection was the perfect way to thank our loyal consumers for their constant support”.   Pic Credit- Hemant Parab

Indian dairy franchise, Keventers, which has around 230 outlets in nearly 50 locations around the country have also have landed on the shores of Goa recently by opening its first Keventers outlet at MG Road in Panaji, followed by another one in Tito’s lane at Baga. Boasting with a wide variety of milk beverages– from classic milk shakes to fruity shakes and after getting a good response from both the outlets in Goa, the company is now geared up to launch 11 more outlets by the end of 2019 in the state and sees Goa as a prominent market for the brand. The expected new outlets in the state will come up in locations such as – Candolim, Calangute, Vagator, Margao, Vasco, Porvorim, Colva, and Damolim airport and in the malls. While briefing the media about the expansion of the brand in Goa, CEO of Keventers, Sohrab Sitaram said that– they are quite excited to set up more outlets in Goa and is extremely optimistic about the future of the brand based on the response that is garnered so far. Further he said that, Goa might become the first state in the country to offer alcoholic milkshakes, which their outlets […]

The Museum of Goa (MOG) is currently holding an exhibition called ‘A Mirror of Everyday Life’ which showcases Saleh Kazemi’s drawings. He is an Iranian artist settled in Rome and has lately been travelling around Goa, artistically recording what he has seen. The display also includes other works by Saleh, such as self-portraits and a series called Moments in Waiting. Saleh Kazemi had first taken up documentary photography but later on distanced himself from technology which led him to the drawing board. He loves to travel and capture what he sees every day. The drawings at the exhibition show everyday scenes from different places. Various scenes from Goa were depicted like women sellers in local markets, barbershops, cows, banyan trees, etc. He also drew the local life of Rome which portrayed bus journeys, shops, café life, kitchens, and so on. There is also a Linocut print of the famous Mapusa market. The exhibition is open for public viewing until 29th March 2018. Pic Credit – Shivang Mishra I NT GOGOANOW.COM

The International Fashion Week 2018 at Taj Vivanta provided a platform for two fashion designers from Goa – Puja Mapxencar and Philu Martins. Puja Mapxencar exhibited her summer/spring collection for men, which were inspired by Weaves of Ikat. This collection was dedicated to the Orissa Weavers who earn their living by creating masterpieces. Ten ensembles were showcased, which had a vibrant colourful Western Indo style for casual wear as well as occasions. The showstopper was a Bollywood and Goan actor, Kevin D’mello, who wore a stylish blazer made with Ikat fabric. Philu Martins’ collection was inspired by the Indian sunbird in many ways. She feels that the women of today are like the sunbird – elegant, hardworking, free, and happy.  Apart from being colourful, the fabric and style were soft, drapey, fluid, and flirty. Her aim for this collection was to make perfect resort wear for women to feel confident and stylish.

It is said that Valentine’s Day got its name from Saint Valentine. The story about him is that he was a priest in Rome who was martyred because he was caught secretly arranging marriages even though the Emperor didn’t want male youth to get married as he felt that unmarried men were better soldiers. Valentine’s Day gradually became famous all around the world, including Goa, many years ago. This occasion is loved here which can be seen by the various events that pop up all over Goa. The night brings amazing music dished out by live bands and DJ’s in different happening restaurants and clubs.  Special dinners and dances are held in many places, especially hotels. Different companies and shopping destinations give out special offers, products, and discounts. In Goa, gift-giving is an old tradition for this day.  The florist from Florance Flora, Panjim, said, “Usually people would buy single roses, but this year I’m getting calls for rose plants. I feel the gift scenario is changing in Goa.”   Other gifts usually given in Goa are teddy bears, chocolates, and cards. Puja Mapxencar, an innovative fashion designer in Goa, has launched a new product — Valentine’s Day gift hampers. It combines all the popular […]