About the Event The International Purple Fest, Goa 2025 is the 3rd edition of India’s landmark global movement for inclusion and accessibility. Hosted by the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Government of Goa, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India and United Nations India, the Fest highlights how Inclusive Thinking can drive Universal Design. It’s not just an event it’s a movement that celebrates diversity, showcases the talents of persons with disabilities, and sparks conversations that can shape a more inclusive world.
Why “Purple”? The colour purple is globally associated with power, dignity, and independence — values at the heart of the disability rights movement. The Fest embraces these ideals, promoting empowerment, equality, and full participation for persons with disabilities.
Key Experiences & Zones Purple Think Tank – Bold ideas, expert panels, and solutions for accessibility. Purple Conference – Sessions on gender, rural disability issues, employment, education & more. Purple Fun – Barrier-free games and celebrations. Purple Sports – Exciting inclusive sports tournaments and championships. Purple Rain – Evenings of music, dance & performances. Purple Street – Street festival with live art, dance, NGO stalls & community showcases. Purple Kaleidoscope – Gallery of artistic expressions by persons with disabilities. Purple Experience Zone – Immersive activities to understand lived realities of disability. Purple Exhibition Zone – Marketplace for innovations, products & services by/for PwDs.
Day-wise Highlights Day 1 – 9th October (Inaugural Day) Grand Opening Ceremony & welcome events Launch of Purple Exhibition & Experience Zones Start of Purple Think Tank sessions & Purple Conference workshops Evening cultural showcase with Purple Rain performances
Day 2 – 10th October Conferences & Think Tank sessions on employment, education, gender, rural disability issues Purple Fun activities for inclusive participation Purple Sports tournaments begin Purple Street buzz with live music, stalls & interactive spaces Evening cultural extravaganza at Purple Rain
Day 3 – 11th October Continued panel discussions & workshops on global disability discourse More sports tournaments & inclusive adventure activities Purple Kaleidoscope art showcase & performances Community events at Purple Street Night celebrations with music & dance at Purple Rain
Day 4 – 12th October (Closing Day) Final conference wrap-ups & reports Exhibition & Experience Zone – last showcase opportunity Purple Sports finals & recognition Closing Ceremony with cultural performances, awards & Purple Ambassador highlights
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