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beauty a great many art forms have been raised and nurtured in Kerala From retelling the great epics to exploring the depths of life and its very meaning we have been witness to the evolution and growth of these performing arts our high-resolution visuals cover a variety of art forms As part of the festival watersports like kayaking Maybe Try Using The Search Or Navigate To Homepage Please Login or Register to save the story Please Login or Register to delete saved story A Brazilian tug owner has ordered two azimuth stern drive (ASD) tugboats from an established builder in Brazil to bolster its fleet Sulnorte Maritime Services has returned to Rio Maguari Shipyard for two more tugboats as part of its commitment to renew and modernise its fleet Rio Maguari will build two tugs to Robert Allan Ltd’s RAmparts 2300 design at its facilities in Belem These tugs will have two thrusters on their stern to generate bollard pull of up to 70 tonnes and will have off-ship fire-fighting systems for 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Theater seems more like a medieval castle than a performance space this massive open-air theater puts its gigantic space to use for a roving portrayal of the Passion of Christ 2.2 miles of walls and 70 towers flank the outer perimeter of the New Jerusalem Theater making it by far the largest open-air theater in the entire world The first passion play in the town took place in 1951 and was comprised only of a few family and friends playing all of the roles when the townspeople began constructing a replica Jerusalem in a dusty region of Brejo da Madre de Deus the play has grown to include 550 actors and 9 sets including The Upper Room an average of 8,000 people per show from around the globe follow the actors as they move through "ancient Jerusalem," portraying every step of the Passion of Christ an inn within the walls of the New Jerusalem Theater allows visitors to stay just feet Jesus and the other performers Two churches shoot bottle rockets at each others' bell towers in an unusual Easter celebration Annual convention held by the largest pyrotechnic community in the world Bold contestants slide in a rice paddy behind two charging bulls Machismo turned on its head: the lady's hand goes to the dude with the bigger brain Men in rubber-soled boots serve as your "brakes" on this toboggan ride Hemingway described as "exhilarating." A park in Mexico offers all the experiences of an illegal border crossing except for one: the border that has been played since prehistoric times In late summer in 1592 an enormous trading ship named the Mãe de Deus sailed into Dartmouth harbour Almost no one in England had seen anything like her before she was three times bigger than any vessel laid down under the Tudors: 165ft long with a displacement of 1,600 tons and seven decks Yet some of those decks had recently been spattered with the blood of her sailors The men standing on her bridge were not Portuguese merchants pinched from the Portuguese after a fierce battle near the Azores But her arrival in Elizabeth I’s realm would change history Registered in England No. 894646. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. The village Church of Mae de Deus, Saligao, stands unchanged like a diamond in the lush green countryside, nestled amidst paddy fields resembling a patched-up quilt in the lap of hillocks. Yet, within the heart of our village today, amid Sal trees, swaying coconut palms, and majestic centuries-old Goan villas – some well-maintained, some crumbling – one can certainly notice change. This change has arisen due to new settlers who arrived from various parts of mainland India to better their prospects, particularly in the last twenty years. They live and work in and around our neighboring villages, becoming part of our daily lives. New layers of culture are being added onto the fusion of our Sanskrit and European influences, resulting in our ever-evolving unique way of life.  The people of Saligao recently commemorated, with due solemnity and joy, the 150th anniversary of Mae de Deus Church on November 26, 2023, with ‘Loving God – Loving People’ as the theme. The 150th milestone celebrations of Mae de Deus Church, Saligao, were a year-long celebration of prayer, reflection, and charitable initiatives. All these have been a testament to the enduring spirit of faith and community service and its adaptation to the changing corridors of time. The first Sunday in May marks the splendid feast of our village patroness, celebrated in the village and by expatriates around the world with a eucharistic celebration and social gathering, keeping alive our unique heritage. This year, it is being celebrated on May 5. Looking back in time, we remember our community of forefathers together with their fiery leader Francisco Salvador Zeferino Pinto (Salu Pint), who literally moved heaven and earth to give Saligao our unique Neo-Gothic church, Nossa Senhora Mae de Deus. This is the only church in Goa with a steeple. The height and beauty of this majestic structure symbolise how deeply the teachings of Christ are embedded in our lives. It is the pride of our village, our proud possession, a sort of memorial from our dear ancestors. While its pristine white walls are a beauty during the day, its illuminated view at night is stunning in any season! Personally, as an artist, it has always been my favourite muse! The foundation-stone for this architecturally striking church was laid on February 7, 1867, inaugurated on November 26, 1873. From being Madre de Deus in distant Daugim to Mae de Deus in Saligao, the miraculous and exquisite wooden statue of Mae de Deus was ceremoniously brought in a decorated boat across the Mandovi river to Betim and then in a flower-bedecked bullock-cart over the Saligao-Pilerne hill. According to traditional accounts, it was carried solemnly on the shoulders of four village people while a band struck a tune, people lining the roads kept cheering, which echoed over the hill into the village. Every year, for nine days before the feast day, a ‘salve’ (novena) is held with recitation of the rosary and service. The first day begins with a ‘fama’ as an introduction followed by the ‘vespers’ on the ninth day. In the old days, the famous bands that played were Bobby’s Melody Makers, Johnson and his Jolly boys from Siolim, or the local band from my ward, Merry Makers. The vespers were special for they set the spiritual and literal mood for the feast to be celebrated the next day. The booming khon’ne (small cannons), the big gon’nals, and fogott’teo in rapid fire mode together with rockets would boom and light up the night sky! The crowd would be kept on their toes too at ground level, admiring the ‘sursurem’ or fountain sparkles, together with ‘girgirem’ or spinning ones and other decorations. Some swayed around the bandstand. The final signature of the end of the evening would be the combo-combi (rooster/hen) fireworks. This was an odd papier-mache rooster suspended from a pole about two feet long, and when the fuse was lit, the bird would shoot out continuous sparks and blobs of light that resembled eggs, and this was fun for all as they anticipated and waited to cheer. It was time to mob the ‘bhoje’ vendor for the aroma of deep-fried pakoras was simply inviting before heading home. This tradition still exists today except that we have a fete every evening where the talented youth of our parish, who hold much promise – shine! Their energy, vitality, generosity, vision, ambition, and positivity are so infectious as they delight the younger generations and older folks. They organise and coordinate various cultural programmes, retreats, and adoration sessions, which are well-attended and deeply immersed in traditional and modern music. We continue to pray to the Virgin Mother of God – Mae de Deus, to whose maternal protection this Church is dedicated, for her continued blessings on our vibrant Parish and to foster fraternal unity and love among every person living here so that all with one heart may continue to work for the progress and harmony in our village. (The writer is an artist who hasalso authored a book) Sorry, this audio is not yet available or has expiredBrought to you by Welcome to a special concert that is part of the Euroradio Christmas Music Day, celebrated on December 17th, in a shared broadcast marathon of seasonal concerts from 15 EBU organisations in 16 countries: Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom. For this concert. the ensemble Avres Serva performs works by Portuguese and Italian composers from the end of the 17th century to the beginning of the 19th century at the National Museum of Ancient Art in Lisbon, with soprano Mariana Castello-Branco, cellist Pedro Massarrão and organist Nuno Oliveira directing the musicians. Policarpo José António da Silva was an important tenor, composer, keyboard player and singing teacher. He worked in Portugal at the end of the 18th century, with an important contribution to the Brotherhood of Saint Cecilia. His career as a singer at Patriarcal, Real Capela and Real Câmara de Lisboa is worth highlighting. He is the author of lamentations, songs, contra dances, chamber duets, and other pieces, as well as a cello concerto. Domenico Gabrielli was an Italian Baroque composer and one of the first known virtuoso cellists, as well as a pioneer in writing music for the cello. He wrote several operas, as well as instrumental and vocal works. He was especially notable as the composer of some of the earliest works for solo cello (two sonatas for cello and basso continuo, a group of seven ricercari for cello, and a canon for two cellos). (Avres Serva) Live concert recording from the National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon, Portugal on December 12th, 2023 courtesy of Euroradio. Frei Jerónimo da Madre de Deus: In Sabatho Sancto: Lectio 8a Et ideo novi testamentiDomenico Gabrielli: Sonata No. 1Frei Francisco do Carmo: Organ Verses on the 6th tone, according to the prayer of the psalm from the Royal Choir at the Monastery of AroucaPolicarpo José António da Silva: Lisam Primeyra da 5a Feira, for solo sopranoFrancisco de São Boaventura: ToccataJoão José Baldi: Calendar for Christmas EveAntónio da Silva Leite: Feria V in Coena Domini Lectio VI Mariana Castello-Branco (soprano)Pedro Massarrão (cello)Avres ServaNuno Oliveira (organ, director) A Christmas Concert with the Avres Serva ensemble, Nuno Oliveira (organ and director), Pedro Massarrão (cello) and Mariana Castello-Branco (soprano), performing works by Portuguese and Italian composers from the end of the 17th century to the beginning of the 19th century at the National Museum of Ancient Art in Lisbon, December 12th 2023.(Supplied EBU / Avres Serva. Photographer credit not supplied) Baroque, Chamber Music, Chamber Music, Composer, Early Music, Religious MusicTracklist02:01Played at 02:01In Sabatho Sancto: Lectio 8a ‘Et ideo novi testamenti [08'26]Composer Avres Serva + Mariana Castello-Branco (soprano) + Pedro Massarrão (cello) + Nuno Oliveira (organ & director) Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra + Bavarian Radio Chorus Works for Clarinet and Orchestra: Copland, Mozart & Kats-Chernin, CHAN 10756 Goldner String Quartet + Piers Lane (piano) Bridge: Piano Quintet; String Quartet No. 4; Three Idylls, CDA67726 The Vienna Boys' Choir: The Definitive Christmas Album New Philharmonia Orchestra + Joan Sutherland (soprano) Download the ABC listen app for free music podcasts and playlists The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) wants to finish this year a “3D reconstruction” of the city’s ex-libris The IC said in a response sent to Lusa that the objective is to launch “immersive” visits to the building of the former Madre de Deus School through the use of virtual reality glasses and other equipment available on site Cantonese and Mandarin will be launched for residents and tourists “after a period of testing and adjustment” IC is currently researching and collecting historical data for the virtual reality exhibition with the support of the Diocese of the Catholic Church in Macau the production of the virtual reality will be handed over to a specialized company Future virtual reality visits will “show the unique history and culture of the fusion of Chinese and Western cultures in Macau over hundreds of years” and improve the city’s image as a destination for cultural tourism The Igreja da Madre de Deus was built by the Society of Jesus in the second half of the 16th century Paul’s include the church’s granite facade and staircase and the archaeological remains of the nearby Colégio de São Paulo promised to commit to the safeguarding and management of the Historic Center of Macau which includes several buildings and monuments of Portuguese origin The Historic Center of Macau was inscribed on the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List on July 15 having been designated as China’s 31st World Heritage Site The classification includes several historic buildings built by the Portuguese including the Leal Senado building and square This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page