Saturday, March 20, 2010

PROCESSION OF SAINTS - Goan Shutterbugs' Preserving Tradition Event

Goan Shutterbugs' Preserving Tradition Event
PROCESSION OF SAINTS
(Konkani: Santanchem Pursanv)
22nd March 2010, 4pm

Every year thousands of people flock from different parts of Goa and the world to the village of Goa-Velha to take part in the ‘world famous procession of Saints’. The Church of St Andrew in Goa Velha, hosts the procession on the fifth Monday of Lent. This tradition began in the 17th century by the Franciscan Order in an attempt to boost the moral values and pious behaviour of the community and inspire them to take to their hearts the teachings of Jesus Christ.

By the 18th century, a total of 65 life-size richly decorated statues of saints, martyrs, kings, and queens were carried in palanquins on the shoulders of Native Christians. In 1835, the event was banned by the Marquis of Pombal and during this period, many images and vestment were left uncared, vandalised and destroyed.

The procession of Saints re-started from the new Church of St Andrew Goa-Velha during the Lent of 1868. New images kept adding to the collection and the image of Blessed Joseph Vaz was added as recently as in 2009.

Local devotees carry lifesize statues of saints on their shoulders in a solemn procession around the village. Though a religious occasion, the evening atmosphere is filled with gaiety as the fair (mela) comes to life on the main road outside the church. Typical of any Church feast, the roads are lined with stalls selling everything from sweets to wind-up gadgets. It becomes a whole family affair as people come out in formal clothes to hear mass, watch the procession, and enjoy the gaiety of the outdoor mela.

Goan Shutterbugs Meeting Point :
The Cross on the main road at Goa Velha at 4pm
Contact: Aslesh – 9823530137, Lynn - 9822151419

“Click! Click! Click! the vibrant colors of SHIGMO” PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST


Rules and Regulations:
1. The competition is open to all and there is no entry fee. Any type of camera (Cell Phone included) may be used.

2. Contest is in two categories : FLOATS & FOLK DANCES

3. Entrants are allowed to participate in both the categories with a maximum of 10 photographs, per category.
4. Photographs have to be submitted on a CD/DVD in JPG format. Photographs in each category have to be in separate folders, named as per the Category. The name, address & contact no., of the participant must be written on the CD/DVD.

5. Every photo submitted on the CD/DVD, must be named with the Category & Place where the photo has been captured.

6. Photographs have to be in Color ONLY, without any watermark or date on it. Minor editing allowed.

7. Goan Shutterbugs reserves the rights of the submitted photos and they may use any image for non-commercial purposes, giving due credit to the photographer, for any of its print and online products. No monetary liabilities or payment shall be made in such cases.

8. Entries must be the work of the participating photographer. Goan Shutterbugs cannot be held responsible for copyright violation, malpractice, misrepresentation made by any of the entrant/s to this contest.

9. Entries will be judged on the basis of interpreting and expressing the theme, along with the technical and aesthetic quality of the photograph. The decision of the judges appointed by Goan Shutterbugs shall be final and no correspondence will be permitted in this regard.
10. Last date for submission of entries is 25th March 2010.

11. Entries can be handed or couriered, as a CD/DVD, along with a single Entry Form, per participant to:
a. BM Web Studio, Near Torsanzor, Aquem, Margao, ph: 9822151419
b. Supply’s India, Shop No.17, Rosary Apts, Miramar, Panjim, ph: 9881533456

12. Results and prize distribution will be held in April 2010.

Friday, February 12, 2010

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST - Capture the Sights, Colors & Revelry of CARNIVAL


Rules and Regulations:
1. The competition is open to all and there is no entry fee. Any type of camera (Cell Phone included) may be used.

2. Contest is in three categories :
a. FLOATS - Let your imagination flutter around all over Goa and capture the scintillating moments at the Carnival Parade, like the fascinating tableaux, the peoples and the ambience of gaiety at dances.
b. TRADITIONAL - Carnival Festival makes Goa unique to India; capture this festivity as it is celebrated in the traditional way in the villages.
c. FACES - Carnival brings out the best of the people and reflects on their faces - coloured, painted, masks, etc. Use your camera to capture these moments.

3. Entrants are allowed to participate in all the categories with a maximum of 10 photographs, per category.

4. Photographs have to be submitted on a CD/DVD in JPG format. Photographs in each category have to be in separate folders, named as per the Category. The name, address & contact no., of the participant must be written on the CD/DVD.

5. Every photo submitted on the CD/DVD, must be named with the Category & Place where the photo has been captured.

6. Photographs have to be in Color ONLY, without any watermark or date on it. Minor editing allowed.

7. Goan Shutterbugs & The Department of Tourism, Govt. Of Goa, reserves the rights of the submitted photos and they may use any image for non-commercial purposes, giving due credit to the photographer, for any of its print and online products. No monetary liabilities or payment shall be made in such cases.

8. Entries must be the work of the participating photographer. Goan Shutterbugs cannot be held responsible for copyright violation, malpractice, misrepresentation made by any of the entrant/s to this contest.

9. Entries will be judged on the basis of interpreting and expressing the theme, along with the technical and aesthetic quality of the photograph. The decision of the judges appointed by Goan Shutterbugs shall be final and no correspondence will be permitted in this regard.

10. Last date for submission of entries is 1st March 2010.

11. Entries can be handed or couriered, as a CD/DVD, along with a single Entry Form, per participant to:
a. BM Web Studio, Near Torsanzor, Aquem, Margao, ph: 9822151419
b. Supply’s India, Shop No.17, Rosary Apts, Miramar, Panjim, ph: 9881533456

12. Results will be announced by mid April 2010.

DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM from : www.goanshutterbugs.com

Friday, January 1, 2010

“FILL SANTA’S CAP” - Online Photo Contest


Here’s the first GOAN SHUTTERBUGS’ PHOTO CONTEST of 2010.

“FILL SANTA’S CAP” – Click a photo of your brother, sister, son, daughter, father, mother, neighbor, friend or anyone * in a SANTA CAP and post it on the Facebook - FILL SANTA’S CAP Photo Contest page. Click on the link:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=235994446300&index=1

Contest ends on 10th Jan 2010. Photo should feature a single person and in portrait mode only. You can post as many photos as you wish.

* kindly take their permission before uploading ;)

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Goan Shutterbugs’ 2010 Calendar released




Mr. Shridar Kamat (Social Activist and Vice Chairman of Ravindra Bhavan) and Mr Mahendra Alvares (Owner of Big Foot, Loutolim) released the Goan Shutterbugs’ 2010 Calendar featuring photographers clicked during the photo walks. The exclusive printed calendars is available as wall mount (12”X18” size) @ Rs. 300/- each. Each month is printed on a separate page and the calendar is wire bound.

Click here to view the calendar:

To order you copy email or contact us. You can personalize the calendar with photos of your choice, browse through our photo album on Flickr, Facebook or Orkut and select your 12 photos.



Bhushan Verlekar wins the “Capture the Emotions” Photo Contest


Bhushan Verlekar was selected as the winner of the Goan Shutterbugs’ “Capture the Emotions” Photo Contest of the photos clicked during the Bal Mela 09.

Other winners are:
Individual category:
2nd - Aslesh Kamat
3rd - Karishma Alvares
4th - Prayan Dhamaskar

Group category:
2nd - Elvis Pereira
3rd - Rupesh Mahale
4th - Hemant Chandwani


The Chief Guest Mr. Shridar Kamat handed the prizes to the winners at a function held at the Big Foot Art Gallery, Loutolim on 6th Dec 09. Prizes were sponsored by Prasad Pankar’s CYMK Academy of Photography, Mapusa and BM Web Studio, Margao. The contest was judged by a panel of 7 judges which included photographers Mr. Prasad Pankar and Mr Willy Goes.
View the photos of the event on Flickr:

Earlier Mr. Kamat inaugurated the Capture the Emotions exhibition at the art gallery. On display are 70 photographs and the exhibition will be open till the 15th of Dec. The exhibition is supported by the Big Foot Trust, Loutolim.



Saturday, December 5, 2009

"Capture the Emotions" - Photo Exhibition




Goan Shutterbugs’ are pleased to invite YOU for an Exhibition titled “Capture the Emotions” of photographs clicked during the Children’s Day - BAL MELA ’09.

The exhibition will be inaugurated by Mr. Shridar Kamat (Social Activist and Vice Chairman of Ravindra Bhavan) at the Big Foot Art Gallery, Loutolim on 6th December 2009 at 4pm and prizes will be distributed to the winners of the Capture the Emotions Photo contest. On display will be 70 photographs and the exhibition will be open till the 15th of Dec.

Prizes for the contest are sponsored by Prasad Pankar’s CYMK Academy of Photography, Mapusa.

Goan Shutterbugs’ will also release their exclusive 2010 Calendar featuring photographers clicked during the photo walks held so far.

The BAL MELA’09 was held at the Big Foot Sanskriti Kendra, Loutolim, on Sunday,15th November and attended by 820 under privileged children from across Goa. The whole day program was photographed by 39 Goan Shutterbugs.

See YOU there.