PANJIM: Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai said that Goa’s unique and traditional technique of painting known as ‘Kaavi Art’ is all set to get a fresh lease of life. He also informed about the initiatives of the Prime Minister and the importance given to this form of art in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ episode in 2021.
Pillai was on a visit to Advalpal and Bicholim to support and encourage ‘Kaavi Art’ of the State, on Friday. Rita Sreedharan Pillai, M R M Rao, IAS, Secretary to the Governor and R Mihir Vardhan, former Secretary were present during the visit.
Interacting with media persons, the Governor said, Goa’s unique and traditional technique of painting known as ‘Kaavi Art’ is seen in most of the temples and churches in the State, which he said is very important and needs to be appreciated.
The Governor informed that a four-day workshop will be conducted by Raj Bhavan in the Annexe of the new Durbar Hall from February 14 to 17, to promote ‘Kaavi Art’ and encourage budding artists from Goa. The workshop is an endeavour by Raj Bhavan to contribute to the efforts being made by heritage lovers to protect and promote this dying unique ‘Kaavi Art’ and to create awareness about this art to the rest of the country and the world. This rich, beautiful and diverse cultural fabric of Goa’s heritage can also be a tourist attraction and needs to be promoted vigorously by all the stakeholders, Pillai opined.
Appreciating the beauty of villages, the Governor mentioned that his new book ‘Heavenly Islands of Goa,’ which will be completed very soon will highlight the same. Goan tradition must be propagated and depicted across the country, he added.
