BYOP space invites participants to think about their cultures through India’s favourite fermented kitchen staple – achaar (pickles).

How do our microbial cultures influence flavours and tastes?

How do our food cultures influence the way we pass down knowledge and traditions?

Curated by:
Edible Issues

Project by:
Eleni Michael

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An evening of popular Bollywood music with the iconic music composer duo, Salim Merchant and Sulaiman Merchant.

Special Project

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Experience a mesmerizing evening of Three Divas, a concert celebrating the unparalleled talents of Usha Uthup, Aruna Sairam, and Shubha Mudgal. This exceptional event brings together three legendary voices, each renowned for their unique contributions to music across genres.

Curated by:
Bickram Ghosh

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Goan food is at a crossroads, with its culinary scene evolving rapidly. As we explore the evolution of Goan food and beverage, it’s crucial to ask: who are the true custodians of Goan cuisine? This panel brings together key figures shaping the future of Goan food, from a seaweed farmer to modern restaurateurs, and bar experts to discuss how they are preserving and redefining Goan cuisine for the next generation.

Curated by:
Edible Issues

Project by:
Smitha Menon

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The cliche that music is a universal language has special meaning for all at the The Happy Home School for the Blind (HHSB). Established 98 years ago with only 5 boys, the school now works with 200 children with visual impairments to help them feel connected with the world around them.

Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia

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On completing her music education in France, and honing her lutherie skills, cellist Vian Pereira returned to India and in 2019 co-organised an International Music Concert with Noteward at The Royal Opera House, Mumbai in collaboration with musicians from France.

Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia

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In this workshop, Vikram Doctor delves into the intricate story of Gobi Manchurian, a dish that has faced bans in certain Goan towns. Does a plate of Gobi Manchurian serve as a reflection of shifting labour dynamics in Goa? Largely consumed by non-Goans, especially migrant workers filling roles that Goans increasingly avoid, the dish has grown into a symbol of discomfort.

Curated by:
Edible Issues

Project by:
Vikram Doctor

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Formed in 2008 by Akhu Chingangbam, Imphal Talkies, a folk-rock band from Manipur, is known for its political songs that represent the minority communities in India. The band made its debut in 2009 with the album Tidim Road, and has since released four albums alongside numerous singles from time to time.

Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia

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Sparked by a sense of nostalgia, Roz Angon (rose garden), is a musical journey about the loss of the ‘Goan’ identity in the form of language, food, flora and fauna given the rapidly changing landscapes and culture in the state.

Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia

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Take your foraging skills to the kitchen in this hands-on cooking class with Dr Maryanne Lobo. Learn more about cooking with local weeds, using greens foraged from the heart of Panjim. Discover how to transform these wild greens into vibrant, delicious dishes packed with nutrition.

Curated by:
Edible Issues

Project by:
Dr. Maryanne Lobo, Co-founder, Plantwalks

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