Tiatr Academy of Goa

Tiatr Academy of Goa
AbbreviationTAG
FormationJanuary 16, 2009; 15 years ago (2009-01-16)
TypeGovernmental organization
PurposeFoster and develop Tiatr and its dances, music, songs and literature; especially the Konkani Literature in Roman script as well as through them the cultural unity of Goa as well as India.[1]
HeadquartersSecond floor, Campal Trade Centre, Panaji, Goa
Location
Official language
Konkani
President
Shri. Menino Fernandes
Main organ
General Council[2]
Parent organisation
Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa[2]
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

The Tiatr Academy of Goa is a government body established by the Government of Goa in 2009 during the tenure of Digambar Kamat as the Chief Minister of Goa. The academy was inaugurated on 16 January 2009 in Margao at the hands of Konkani performer Master Vaz[3] The academy's aim is to foster and develop tiatr and its associated dances, music, songs and literature; especially the Konkani literature in Roman script as well as focus on the cultural unity of Goa as well as India.[1][4]

  1. ^ a b "Government of Goa | Tiatr Academy of Goa". Goa.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2017-04-18. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
  2. ^ a b "Directorate of Art and Culture - Official Govt of Goa Website - Goa Government". artandculture.goa.gov.in.
  3. ^ Nt Network (2009-02-13). "Eminent Tiatrist Master Vaz to open Tiatr Academy on Feb 16". The Navhind Times. Archived from the original on 2017-04-18. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
  4. ^ "Constitution - Aims, Activities & Objectives of the Tiatr (Konkani Drama Academy) of Goa, TAG". Tiatracademygoa.com. 2009-02-02. Archived from the original on 2016-10-09. Retrieved 2017-04-17.