Zero waste inclusive festival celebrates provisions, culture, and sustainability

Zero waste inclusive festival - Purumentachem Fest, was held over the weekend. This event showcased a unique blend of sustainability, culture, and community engagement. Hundreds of enthusiastic individuals from various backgrounds flocked to the mall to partake in this celebration.The festival aimed to raise awareness about environmental sustainability and promote inclusivity within the local community. Flossie Lopes led the Parra Sunshine Girls’ Band regaling old Konkani songs with her ukelele and Ghumots. Agnelo Fernandes, winner of the Global Konkani Icon Award captivated the gatherings with Konkani classics from the 60s and the 70s and contributed to the vibrant atmosphere of the festival. A diverse range of workshops conducted by Gwendolyn de Ornelas, Clavia Fernandes, Sabina Da Cunha, Rashmi Madkaikar, Emera Remedios and Chef Maria Dias. Participants had the chance to learn the intricate techniques of weaving coconut leaves with Sabina Da Cunha from Parra and restoring old Goan chairs with Santan Rebello from Taleigao allowing them to appreciate and preserve these traditional crafts. Principal Suresh Kunkalikar of Goa College of Agriculture interacted with Senior Journalist Prakash Kamat about his vision for agriculture in Goa and Mr. Gaonkar conducted a grafting workshop. History was created with a launch of the 5G Global Goans Girls’ Ghumot Group led by Gwendolyn de Ornelas and a women’s unique mud instrument called the GHUPOTEEN.