Goa Performance Art
Goa is well known for its many arts genres and cultural heritage. It is one of the most popular tourists destinations in India, which is due as much for its beautiful beaches as to its dynamic cultural and architectural landmarks. One of the most appealing places to stay while visiting India is at a Goa beach hotel . The theatre and performance genres of Goa form a prominent place in its cultural heritage and are paramount to its citizens and also extremely attractive to tourists. Many of the theatrical performances involve the telling of stories from epic and sacred works such as the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. The music is diverse, there are many forms of traditional styles as well as contemporary and world influenced styles. Tiatr is one of the most common and popular styles of performance that involves music and dance. The city of Margao is often considered to be the commercial and performance capital of Goa, and while it is probably the busiest and most dynamic city, it is the second largest.
Tiatr is common to Goa as well as being extremely popular in Mumbai. As with many performance genres, Tiatr is usually based on one of the two epics the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. The stories are usually presented in a melodramatic style and incorporate themes of life hardships, moral lessons and family life. The name is taken from the Portuguese word for theatre, and reflects the influence Portugal had on the local culture. They are performed in the Konkani language and include singing, dancing and instrumentals. It is so popular that recordings are made of the performances and sold at markets and festivals. Tourists are usually enthralled by these performances and frequently purchase one of the cds as souvenir. This is contributing to the growing world awareness and appreciation of the Tiatr. This type of musical is supported by the government who approved legislation that would contribute financially to the development of the Gao Tiatr Academy .
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