{"id":107402,"date":"2025-11-12T20:01:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T14:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=107402"},"modified":"2025-11-12T20:01:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T14:31:50","slug":"entertainment-society-of-goa-invites-entries-for-state-wise-aakash-kandil-competition-at-iffi-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=107402","title":{"rendered":"Entertainment Society of Goa invites entries for State wise Aakash Kandil Competition at IFFI 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Goa Khabar : The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), in collaboration with the Government of Goa, is delighted to announce the Aakash Kandil (lantern-making) competition as part of the 56th International Film Festival of India 2025(IFFI 2025). This initiative celebrates Goa&#8217;s rich cultural heritage, fostering creativity and community spirit through a stunning showcase of traditional and innovative lantern designs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Key Details of the Competition:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Participation Criteria:\u00a0Open to all residents of Goa.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Entry Limit:\u00a0A maximum of\u00a0600 entries, with a cap of\u00a050 entries per Taluka, accepted on a\u00a0first-come, first-serve basis.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Participation Reward:\u00a0Each participant will receive\u00a0\u20b9500\u00a0as a token of appreciation for their effort and creativity.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Submission Deadline:\u00a0Last date of entry is18th Nov 2025 by 5 pm<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">For registration and more details kindly contact Neelai Naik on 7350019149<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Completed Aakash Kandils must be submitted on\u00a020th November between 10 am to 12:30 pm\u00a0at\u00a0ESG office.\u00a0ESG will provide\u00a0holders, bulbs, and electricity connections\u00a0for display purposes.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Materials:\u00a0Participants may use any material\u00a0except thermocol, promoting environmentally friendly creations.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Judging and Rewards:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Selection Process:\u00a0Three winners will be chosen from each taluka, and they will receive\u00a0prestigious prizes\u00a0as recognition of their craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">First prize-5000, Second prize-3000, third prize-2000 for each taluka.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Judges&#8217; Decision:\u00a0The decision of the panel of judges will be final and binding.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">This competition is an opportunity for participants to illuminate IFFI 2025 with their artistic vision while contributing to a collective celebration of Goa\u2019s creativity and traditions.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">We invite all talented individuals across Goa to join this initiative and showcase their ingenuity on an esteemed platform.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Goa Khabar : The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), in collaboration with the Government of Goa, is delighted to announce the Aakash Kandil (lantern-making) competition as part of the 56th International Film Festival of India 2025(IFFI 2025). 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