Panaji: The Goa government’s Art and Culture Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Lisbon-based Fundacao Oriente, a prestigious cultural organization, to promote the coastal state’s heritage, art, and craft on the international platform.
The spokesman of the state government said that the MoU was signed on March 12 in Lisbon, Portugal, in the presence of State Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude and other dignitaries.
State Art and Culture Secretary Suneel Anchipaka, H.E. Puneet Roy Kundal, Ambassador of India to Portugal, Asha Anthony, Councillor, Embassy of India in Lisbon, Carlos P. V. Monjardino, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Fundacao Oriente, and others were present on the occasion.
The spokesman said that as part of this strategic partnership, Fundação Oriente will support Goa’s cultural promotion through exhibitions, performances, and literary events.
It will also facilitate scholarships, academic exchanges, and research grants to foster stronger academic collaborations and encourage joint research initiatives and technological partnerships to strengthen cultural and educational ties.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Gaude said that Goa’s culture is a treasure trove of history, art, music, and tradition, and we are proud to take it to a global audience.
“Our partnership with Fundacao Oriente is a significant step in ensuring that Goa’s artistic legacy is not only preserved but celebrated internationally,” he said.
Gaude said that through this collaboration, we aim to strengthen Goa’s cultural footprint across the Asia-Pacific region.
