Goa Arts and Literature Festival
| Goa Arts and Literature Festival (GALF) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Literary festival Arts festival |
| Location(s) | International Centre, Goa (ICG), Dona Paula, Goa, India |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
| Website | www |
The Goa Arts and Literature Festival (GALF) is an annual literary festival which takes place in the Indian coastal state of Goa, each December. It was founded in 2010.
The International Centre, Goa (ICG) serves as the main venue of the festival, with sessions held in the Zuari, Mandovi and Abolim Halls and throughout the gardens. The inaugural event is usually held at the Maquinez Palace.
The event is organized by ICG in association with the Goa Writers' Group, with support from the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. The event also features stalls, mainly put up by local bookstores and a few publishers. All events at the festival are free and not ticketed and are open to all.