panaji in an effort to celebrate the rich cultural history of goa and portugal the semana da cultura indo portuguesa goa will organize the sixth edition of the semana da cultura indoportuguesa festival from november to february chairman of the executive committee jose elmano coelho pereira said on wednesday the semana da cultura indo portuguesa goa festival will include art cinema interactive sessions on goan culture a fado singing competition creative writing sessions workshops and a twoday food and music festival the organization said in a press release through this event we would like to share and enjoy the essence of our diverse culture and keep the unique goan identity alive pereira said making a conscious decision to encourage local culture and identity the organization has also instituted a prize for marathi sangeet drama pereira said the inaugural function will begin with a symposium on goan culture the road map for tomorrow and will host noted speakers isabel rita vas prajal sakharande sandesh prabhudessai and cleofato coutinho