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One of Panaji ́s oldest surviving structures, The Adil Shah Palace was built c.1500 by the ruler Yusuf Adil Shah of Bijapur.  Its long history has been marked by Portuguese occupation, numerous demolitions and renovations, and most recently a stint as the Secretariat of the Government of Goa. The Adil Shah Palace is a brilliant embodiment of the vibrant history and the incredibly diverse cultural inheritance of Goa, and the perfect venue for the arts to converge in.

The Serendipity Arts Festival will transform this marvel of colonial era architecture into an immersive arts space where audiences can explore exhibitions, performances, lectures, and workshops among other programming elements.  This will mark the first time in the building’s five hundred year history that it will be made accessible to the public.

Located at one end of DB Marg, The Adil Shah Palace marks the beginning of the 1.8 km stretch that will host the Serendipity Arts Festival.

The historic public square will be become a multi-purpose, interactive space where audiences and festival participants can take a break from programmed events to relax, converse, and connect with each other.  A series of design interventions will transform the square into a site for culinary explorations, film screenings, and social interaction.

This scenic stretch along the Mandovi River, flanked by historic buildings and manicured gardens, will be brought to life by a number of open-air installations, and culinary experiences.  Festival audiences will traverse this riverside avenue as they move between venues, encountering a plethora of sensory experiences on the way.

The open ground along the river will come alive to enable theatrical interventions and music and dance performances . Evenings will set the stage for the rich cultural traditions of classical music and dance, alongside the contemporary and modern forms, to be showcased along the waterfront.

This iconic structure, built by architect Charles Correa, along the foot of river Mandovi stands has been an important site for cultural expressions in Goa.

The striking modernist architecture of the open air amphitheatre at the Kala Academy will form the perfect backdrop for a series of performances.

Once serving as a hospital and medical college, the Old GMC Compound is another venue that comes with a rich and diverse history. This colonial structure has in more recent times become a centre of cultural activity, hosting a number of important arts programmes on an annual basis.

At the Serendipity Arts Festival this space will function as a site of learning. Workshops, lecture-demonstrations and other pedagogical platforms will make this compound an incubator for new ideas, creative expressions, and collaborations.

The open ground along the river will come alive to enable theatrical interventions and music and dance performances . Evenings will set the stage for the rich cultural traditions of classical music and dance, alongside the contemporary and modern forms, to be showcased along the waterfront.

DAG Modern’s participation at Serendipity Arts Festival displays a thematic range of works, with two sections devoted to artists associated closely with Goa, F N Souza and Laxman Pai. Another section explores Christian themes while a 4th section focuses on portraiture in India. The final section represents masterpieces by India’s finest artists – S H Raza, M F Husain, Ambadas, Nandalal Bose, Avinash Chandra, Rabindranath Tagore and more.