In A Goa Frame Of Mind
RCB’s Fellowship and In-Camera Committee held its first In-Camera event for the current Rotary year on September 29th, 2021. The topic was “Moda Goa” – a fascinating insight into the late Wendell Rodricks’ dream project, the Moda Goa Museum and Research Centre.
Rtn. Ritu Prakash Desai introduced the speakers, Jerome Marrel (Wendell Rodricks’ partner and administrator, Moda Goa Foundation), Shreedevi Deshpande (trustee, Moda Goa Foundation) and Deepthi Sasidharan (art consultant and curator). They are part of a team that has been working dedicatedly for the past few years to bring Wendell’s dream to life. They shared their experiences in setting up Moda Goa, a legacy of great culture and kaleidoscopic diversity.
The audio visual presentation gave members glimpses of a fabulous collection of Goan jewellery and garments. The museum, which is due to open in March 2022, has over 800 artefacts that stretch from the 7th century AD till modern times. It includes statues, objects, furniture, photographs and, of course, costumes, jewellery and accessories.
Members appreciated the programme and expressed their keenness to visit Moda Goa once it opens.