34th Mando Festival 2000:

Chairman of Goa Tourism Development Corporation Vishwajit Pratapsing Rane is this years chairman for the 34th Mando Festival competition organised by Goa Cultural and Social Centre to be held on 9 December at Kala Academy, Panaji.

The objective of having such competitive festivals annually is to revive, promote and perpetuate what is best in the musical and artistic heritage of Goan people, says Filipe Dias President of centre.

To make this festival a grand success, prize money and trophies worth Rs 20,000 beside transport money for the participating groups, honouring the group leaders and the "Mando Status Award" for 3 times will be illegible for a cash prize of Rs 10,000.
(Gomantak Times)