Sorrowful lies our Kala Academy, cry Goan artistes

MAKING THEIR VOICES HEARD

Despite the rain, Goan artistes came together at the main gate of the Kala Academy in Panjim on July 17, 2024, to stage a street performance titled The Cry to mourn the sorry state of affairs of this cherished hub for theatre and art lovers.

MY PAIN

They expressed themselves through movements, songs, spoken word and even music. Here, activist and dancer Cecille Rodrigues cries representing the collective angst, frustration and despair of the artistes.

HER ART SAYS ALL

Artist Harshada Kerkar Sonak interspersed her act with a painting that emphasises a state of complete disorder at the Kala Academy.

TEARS FOR KALA

Folk artist Kanta Gawade too shed tears for his favourite cultural centre.

DETERMINED

Dance teacher and choreographer Anup Arolkar depicted his angst through some well-coordinated moves.

WE WILL NOT GIVE UP

Lyricist and music composer Saiesh Poi Panandikar sings with some strong words to make his point.

WE ARE WITH YOU

Undeterred by the rain, people and KA admirers stood unwaveringly to see the performances.

THAT FATEFUL DAY

The street performance was held to mark one year of the open air auditorium slab collapse at Kala Academy on July 17, 2023.

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