CZK

The scheme aims to preserve and promote the traditional folk theatre of Goa called 'The Khell'. It provides financial assistance to participating theatre troupes in annual competitions organized across Goa. The applications for this scheme are accepted offline through prescribed application forms.

The scheme "Competition of Zomnivoilo Khell" was launched by the Tiatr Academy under the Art, Culture and Museums Department, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to preserve and promote the traditional folk theatre of Goa called 'The Khell', also known as 'Fell' or 'Zomnivoilo Khell', by organizing annual competitions in different parts of Goa to maintain this cultural heritage for future generations. The scheme provides financial assistance towards production costs for participating troupes and creates a platform for showcasing traditional Khell performances through structured competition format. The applicant must be an institution or individual with a Khell that has been staged during the current carnival season and must comply with the traditional format requirements including 8 to 10 cantos with specific duration limits. The scheme is implemented by the Tiatr Academy of Goa. The applications for this scheme are accepted offline through prescribed application forms.

• The applicant must be an institution or individual organizing a Khell performance.
• The applicant must have staged the Khell during the current carnival season.
• The applicant must comply with the exact format of Zomnivoilo Khell comprising 8 to 10 songs called Cantos.
• The applicant must ensure each canto consists of 2 verses and one chorus with limited dialogues.
• The applicant must maintain the duration of each Khell between 40 to 60 minutes.
• The applicant must ensure comedy in the Khell is related to the story.
• The applicant must use traditional musical instruments including drums and two blowing instruments.
• The applicant must ensure no adverse remarks are made against any governments, individuals, institutions, or anything against caste, creed, and religion.
• Artists can participate in only one group and one Khell (except musicians who can participate in multiple Khells).
• Mandatory attendance at discussion session on positive and negative aspects of performances.
• No adverse remarks against any governments, individuals, institutions, or anything against caste, creed, and religion.
• The three Khell troupes which won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the previous competition receive direct entry provided they apply within stipulated time.

• Financial assistance towards production costs as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa from time to time.
• Mementos awarded to first three winning positions (no cash prizes).
• Video recording of all performances for preservation in Tiatr Academy of Goa library.
• Complimentary Digital Versatile Disc copy of the performance provided to the director.
• Platform for showcasing traditional Khell performances to wider audiences.