Go.. Go.. Goa

Did anyone hear mention of Goa? Or did one see it splashed in the form of newspaper advertisements? Any way, the name conjures in the mind exotic beaches, people nursing sundowners with coconut and palm trees in the backdrop. And wonderful music wafting in from far away. Truly a heavenly experience.

The Kakatiya Sheraton brings you the pulse of the State through the `Go-Go-Goa' troupe. The 10-day-long experience beginning Friday is specially conceptualised to make one relax at the Deccan Pavilion, forgetful of the smoggy and wet evenings. Feel and step in the rhythms of Goa. Sing-a-long if you wish. Get in tune with the Goan show.

As Peter and Rohan get to work on the keyboards and percussion instruments respectively, Cruz and Lavinda will go through their welcome dance clad in the traditional costume of dhoti and saree found in the villages of Goa. It will be followed with Gilbert and Savitri performing a Portuguese dance.

Says F.S. Serrao of Crosscraft, the event managers, ``Goa is known for its feasts and festivals, but Goan culture has not been exposed to the outside world. Till date, the cultural folk music remains jubilant. We are working to popularise our culture,'' adding that earlier he had come to Hyderabad twice.

As guests attack the Goan food, specially the sea food varieties, the music, full of typically-Goan melody, and a judicious blend of bass and tone and the highs, mids and lows, will transport guests at the Deccan Pavilion to the far-away State, as the artists perform with the poolside in the backdrop. The `La la la' will envelop the guests.

Among the fare expected are the temple dance `Dhekni", and the number that Hyderabadis are familiar with, from Bobby that goes, `Ge ge ge ge, gega Saiba, Pyar mein ...'. The Cottifuggdi and Khunbi, typical village dance performances heralding a good harvest. Special attractions includes the almost 450- year-old Portuguese number `Qurodino', marking the Portuguese rule of the State and rhythmic music of Goan origin in Konkani language.

By Suresh Krishnamoorthy

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