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We desire to bequeath two things to our children; the first one is roots, the other one is wings. — African proverb
Cultural Agreement
Cultural Agreement Between The Government Of India And The Government Of The Portuguese Republic.
Lisbon, 7 April 1980
Contracting Parties
Desirous of maintaining and promoting the cultural ties, which contribute to closeness between the two countries as well as to the cause of friendship between their peoples, Recalling the provisions of Article IV of the Treaty between India and Portugal, signed at New Delhi on 31st December, 1974.
Article 1: Encourage Exchange
The Contracting Parties shall facilitate and encourage cooperation in the fields of art and culture, education including academic activity in the field of science and technology, youth activities and public health, mass media of information and education, sports and games in order to contribute towards a better knowledge of their respective cultures and activities in these fields.
Article 2: Art of Culture
Each Contracting Party shall encourage and support, the study of the history, culture and languages of the other Contracting Party.
Both the Contracting Parties agree to take steps to develop contacts in the cultural fields and in particular in the promotion of the Portuguese language and culture and the preservation of historical monuments, including those in religious use, in Goa and other places in India.
Both the Contracting Parties agree to take steps to develop contacts in the cultural fields and in particular in the promotion of the Portuguese language and culture and the preservation of historical monuments, including those in religious use, in Goa and other places in India.
Article 3: Establish Culture
Each Contracting Party may establish in the territory of the other cultural institutes in accordance with its laws, regulations and general policy in this regard, it being understood that prior clearance of the Government concerned would be obtained before any such institution is established.
The details regarding the establishment of such institutions shall be settled between the two countries by means of an additional Protocol to be negotiated after this Agreement enters into force.
The details regarding the establishment of such institutions shall be settled between the two countries by means of an additional Protocol to be negotiated after this Agreement enters into force.
Article 4: Historical Romance
The Contracting Parties shall take appropriate steps for the praservation of historical records and historical monuments, including historical monuments in religious use, of common interest to them.
Article 5: Cultural Education
The Contracting Parties shall encourage and facilitate:
Reciprocal visits of professors and experts for delivering lectures, study tours and special courses;
Reciprocal visits of representatives of educational, literary, scientific, technical, artistic, sports and journalists' associations/organisations; and
Participation in congresses, conferences, symposia and seminars.
Reciprocal visits of professors and experts for delivering lectures, study tours and special courses;
Reciprocal visits of representatives of educational, literary, scientific, technical, artistic, sports and journalists' associations/organisations; and
Participation in congresses, conferences, symposia and seminars.
Article 6: Exchange Materials
The Contracting Parties shall encourage and facilitate:
Exchange of materials in the field of culture such as films, documentaries, radio and television programme recordings and recordings on discs and tapes as well as exchange of materials in the fields of science, education, sports; and
Translation and exchange of books, periodicals and other educational, scientific, technical, cultural and sports publications, and wherever possible, exchange of art specimens.
Exchange of materials in the field of culture such as films, documentaries, radio and television programme recordings and recordings on discs and tapes as well as exchange of materials in the fields of science, education, sports; and
Translation and exchange of books, periodicals and other educational, scientific, technical, cultural and sports publications, and wherever possible, exchange of art specimens.
Article 7: Provide
Each Contracting Party shall endeavour to provide facilities and scholarships to students and scientific personnel of the other country seeking to study in its institutions of higher education and research laboratories, as well as to follow practical training courses.
Article 8: Lessons in LOVE
The Contracting Parties shall examine the diplomas, certificates, university degrees granted by the other Party with a view to arriving at their equivalence.
Article 9: Living Mediums
Each Contracting Party shall endeavour to present different facets of the life and culture of the other Party through the media of radio, television and press. With this end in view, the two Parties shall exchange suitable materials and programmes.
Article 10: The Exhibition
The Contracting Parties shall facilitate and promote:
Exchange of artists, and dance and music ensembles;
Exchange of art and other exhibitions;
Exchange of experts in the field of cinematography and participation in each other's International Film Festivals.
Exchange of artists, and dance and music ensembles;
Exchange of art and other exhibitions;
Exchange of experts in the field of cinematography and participation in each other's International Film Festivals.
Article 11: Lisboa to Lisgoa
The Contracting Parties shall encourage visits of sports teams between the two countries and shall facilitate, subject to the national laws and regulations in force, their stay and movements in their respective territories.
Article 12: Promote Exchange
The Contracting Parties shall promote, in the field of youth activities, exchange of documents and encourage cooperation between their youth movements and associations.
Article 13: Circulate Fulfilment
Each Contracting Party shall facilitate, in accordance with its respective laws, the importation for non-commercial purposes and circulation of all material originating from the other Party, that may be necessary for the fulfilment of the objectives of this Agreement.
Article 14: Scientific Measure
For the implementation of the objectives of the present Agreement, the Joint Committee will be responsible for: formulating cultural, scientific, technological and educational exchange programmes, and reviewing the same;
and recommending to the Party concerned any item of interest to either Party in the fields within the scope of the Agreement;
Article 15: Viva Goa
The present Agreement shall come into force on the date of the exchange of the Instruments of Ratification.
Done
In witness where of, the undersigned representatives, in six originals, two each in Hindi, Portuguese, and English languages, all the texts being equally authentic, except in case of doubt, when the English text shall prevail.
Made LOVE In Lisgoa, India.
No Romi-Konkani or Portuguese? No worries, No romance. Portuguese Civil Code, 1867.
O Romi-Konkani torna a Índia especial.
5 Learn to love rules in Lisgoa.
The old ways, but with a modern fit to get you started.
How to love in Lisgoa
Here are the 5 steps that have begun countless loving relationships in the state historically. This time with a modern update.
Communication
No direct communication = No romance. Without direct communication a romance is without courage and is riddle with miscommunication. Therefore, speak to each other, not through someone else or something else.
Commitment
Lisgoans, we're slow to fall in love. But we love deep and for a very long time.
Ladies, make the first move.
Send a romantic letter to the man, with a single used ticket or item from an event you’ve been to in the past. Don’t text or call. The family wants to say hello too, and if all goes well, the family will buy tickets for both of you to the next event in their reply in writing to your address. Don’t hesitate. Just do it. Don't forget to include the address.
Cultural Taste
Indo-Portuguese village owned restaurants and shacks are the key to a good romantic life. Any other place is not made for local romances.
