Between January 6–8, 2023, Panaji, Goa, hosted Purple Fest, which drew over 50,000 attendees. The event featured competitions in table tennis and cricket, a marathon, and a chat amongst deaf -blind people. A bird-watching programme and movie were organised for the participants' entertainment, and the participants had access to the Miramar Beach.
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| Purple Fest 2023 |
Purple Fest was special in that private enterprises displayed divyang(specially abled)-friendly products, and the event sought to increase public knowledge of the welfare of divyangs. The festival was a success, and the organisers, particularly the volunteers, deserve praise for their efforts in bringing India's accessibility vision to light.
WHAT IS PURPLE FEST?
Purple fest is a festival for the welfare of the people with disabilities and it demonstrates how our community can work together to build an atmosphere that is welcoming to all people. It is a celebration of diversity and inclusivity. Also, Purple Fest will exhibit the most recent assistive technologies created for people with impairments (PwDs). PwDs should take advantage of this chance to learn about and experiment with new technology that can enhance their daily lives.
WHY PURPLE FOR THIS EVENT?
Purple is a colour that is frequently connected with disability and has gained popularity in recent years as a way to represent the positive contributions that people with disabilities make to society and the workforce. Purple became a popular representation of disability following a 2010 protest campaign against welfare restrictions.