In the Indian Solo category, Rahul Sarodi (White Rivers Media) emerged as the winner, while Aniket Khade (White Rivers Media) was declared runner-up. Bodhisattwa Banerjee (VML India) secured the top honour in the International Solo category, followed by Shachi Shetty (Zee Media) as runner-up. In the Indian Duet category, Ruben Dsilva (ASCI) & Monobina Bhattacharya (Oilver InHouse India Private Ltd.) took the winning title, while Rahul Sarodi & Aniket Khade were named runners-up.

The finale was judged by Neeti Mohan – Bollywood Singing Diva; Padma Shri Prasoon Joshi, Chairman, Omnicom Advertising India and Chairman, Prasar Bharati; Manta Sidhu, Founder and Director – Culture Connect India & The Music Academy Gurgaon; Subhash Kamath, Former CEO, BBH India & Former Chairman, ASCI and Merlin Dsouza, Founding Partner, Brand Musiq and Director of Music Mode, Composer-Director, Pianist, and World Leadership Inspirational Award-winning Musician.

Bringing together professionals from across the advertising, media and marketing fraternity, Advertising Rocks added a vibrant musical dimension to Goafest 2026, as participants took the stage with solo and duet performances that showcased talent beyond their professional roles.

The evening was marked by energetic performances, enthusiastic audiences and a celebratory atmosphere, making it a memorable highlight of Day 2 and reflecting the festival’s spirit of creativity, collaboration and community.

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~ Introduces Creative Network of the Year and Media Network of the Year Awards ~

~ Introduces Independent Agency of the Year ~

 ~ Introduces two new digital-based categories in Creative Abby Social Content & Influencer Marketing and Creative Commerce, Use of Data, B2B ~

~ Amalgamates Green Abby, Red Abby and Diversity Equality & Inclusivity into Sustainable Development Goals in Creative Abby ~

May 18, 2026; Mumbai, India: The Advertising Club (TAC) has announced the introduction of new categories for ABBY Awards 2026, further strengthening the Awards’ commitment to creative excellence while also continuing its partnership with The One Club | The One Show.

The 2026 ABBY Award marks the addition of 2 new trophies at a network level, being presented to The ABBY Creative Network of the Year and The ABBY Media Network of the Year. Additionally, the 57^th edition of the awards also witnesses the introduction of the Creative Client of the Year and Media Client of the Year Awards. This award recognises the client whose brands collectively secure the highest number of points respectively across Media and Creative ABBY, further driving inclusion and deepening participation from clients across sectors. Another key awards is the introduction of Independent Agency of the Year.

Responding to trends in top global creative festivals, The ABBY Awards Governing Council took a step forward this year for its 57^th Edition of ABBY Awards by inviting some of India’s most awarded creative leaders, global jury members, agencies and constituents to co-create and bring ideas forward to ensure the awards continually evolve, are ahead of the curve, and thus internationally aspirational and relevant. 

The Ad Club, together with the industry, co-created new trending categories, keeping in mind the growing influence of Digital and Technology in creativity. ABBY Awards 2026 has also introduced 2 new Creative ABBY categories with Social Content & Influencer Marketing, and Creative Commerce, Use of Data and B2B. 

In addition, the erstwhile categories Green ABBY, Red ABBY, DEI (Diversity, Equality and Inclusivity) have been amalgamated into Sustainable Development Goals under Creative ABBY.

Speaking on the introduction of new categories to the ABBY Awards Powered by The One Club | The One Show, Dheeraj Sinha, President, The Advertising Club, and CEO, McCann India, said, “Abbys are the most definitive creative and media awards platform in India, now in their 50^th year. This is the only award show by the industry and for the industry. This year we’ve made several upgrades to the award platform, we’ve brought in a big four as a process consultant, introduced new categories to align the awards to modern marketing. And most importantly introduced trophies for the client and the client of the year trophy. I am excited about the Abbys 2026 and look forward to a great awards season.”

Emphasising the continued evolution of ABBY Awards Powered by The One Club | The One Show, Ajay Kakar, Chairperson, ABBY Awards 2026, said, “As the industry grows more global, our benchmarks must evolve too. This year’s updates to the ABBY Awards Powered by The One Club | The One Show bring a more inclusive and internationally aligned framework. We look forward to celebrating work that competes at the highest level.”

Kickstarting 2026, trophies on stage will be presented both together to the winning agency and the client for the winning work for both Creative and Media ABBY, further strengthening participation from clients.

The ABBY Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club | The One Show is scheduled to take place at Goafest 2026 on May 20, 21 and 22, 2026 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon.

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May 16, 2026; Mumbai, India: Having secured strong interest from leading industry voices and sponsors, Goafest is now gearing up to welcome a truly PAN-India delegation which includes a robust turn-out from Tier 2 and 3 markets.

Leading the delegate registrations are brands and clients, independent agencies and young talent from across the industry. Participation from creative and media agencies, production houses, technology platforms, publishers, and broadcasters, etc. reinforces Goafest as the industry’s leading platform for dialogue, networking, and collaboration.

Goafest 2026 will bring together 60+ industry voices for 20+ knowledge sessions and nearly 15 immersive masterclasses across 3 days under a single roof. Conversations will dive deep into the ideas reshaping advertising, media, marketing and creativity today further reaffirming the festival’s relevance.

Sessions at Goafest will tackle topics around the rise of AI influencers, the future of data ownership, impact of evolving consumer behaviour, changing media habits, and new pathways for business growth. All conversations are designed to challenge traditional perspectives and spark fresh thinking.

Speaking on the same, Srinivasan K Swamy, Executive Group Chairman of R. K. Swamy Ltd and President of the Advertising Agencies Association of India, said, “The strong delegate participation this year reflects the diverse value Goafest offers to the industry. Whether it is knowledge sessions, masterclasses, awards, or new-age IPs like Advertising Rocks, Advertising Plays or simply networking, Goafest simply delivers on these expectations. We remain committed to ensuring that every person who is a part of Goafest finds meaningful value and that the festival continues to serve its purpose of innovating for our clients and contributing to their growth.”

Co-presented by Mediakart and Powered by LinkedIn and Spotify Advertising, Goafest takes place on May 20, 21 and 22, 2026 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goafest 2026.

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May 14, 2026; Mumbai, India: Setting the stage for one of the most promising editions of South Asia’s premier advertising, media and marketing festival, Goafest 2026 today presents a stellar line-up of speakers, industry visionaries and entertainment personalities who will collectively champion discussions and conversations around the 19^th edition’s theme ‘Reset for Growth’.

The three-day festival will reflect the theme through a series of sessions that will tackle key industry shifts like the impact and influence of artificial intelligence, dilemmas around data ownership, evolving media consumption, the emergence of new media platforms, the greater need for measurement, and the role of creativity in powering business growth.  With 60 speakers across 20 sessions, Goafest 2026 ensures a thorough representation of key voices from across the advertising, media, marketing, technology, and business ecosystem.

Some of the most significant leaders expected to take the Goafest 2026 stage are Prasar Bharati’s Chairperson, Padma Shri Prasoon Joshi (Omnicom Advertising India),  NITI Aayog’s Former Vice Chairman, Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Santosh Desai (Think9 Consumer Technologies), Advertising veteran Eugene Cheong (Euge Publishing), and Bollywood legend Rakesh Bedi.

Besides advertising and media industry leaders, this year Goafest will have a wider representation from the client ecosystem and brand custodians including Nikhil Sharma (Perfetti Van Melle, India), Aman Gupta (boAt), Rohit Kapoor (Swiggy), Chandan Mendiratta (Zepto), Veetika Deoras (IHCL), Tuhina Pandey (IBM), Tarun Bhagat (PepsiCo) Riya Joseph (Britannia Industries), Harsh Deep Chhabra (Godrej Consumer Products), Darshana Shah (Aditya Birla Capital), Prasun Kumar (MagicBricks), Punit Dharamsi (Association of Mutual Funds in India) Rajiv Dubey  (Dabur India), Shubhranshu Singh (Marketing Leader & Ex CMO), Arpan Biswas (Ajio), Ajay Kakar (Adani) and Jahid Ahmed (HDFC Bank)  among many more.

Leading the technology-led conversations are Satya Raghavan (Google India), Haran Ramachandran (Spotify), Neha Markanda (ShareChat). Ensuring entertainment is not amiss, Prince of Bhangra, Sukhbir Singh and Singer Neeti Mohan will also take the prestigious Goafest stage.

Bringing diverse themes into focus, Goafest will also witness sports personalities like the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, Harmanpreet Kaur, Entrepreneur and Sports Leader, Preeti Jhangiani; Parvinn Dabass (Pro Panja League), Former Indian National Football Team captain and goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan, Indian Kabaddi Player Rahul Chaudhari, Sameer Pathak, (Pickleball World Rankings) and Actor, Anchor, Author & Fitness Enthusiast, Mandira Bedi.

Mohit Joshi, Co-Chair of the Goafest 2026 Organising Committee and CEO, Havas Media Network India said, “We are witnessing a shift in consumer behaviour, new technology adoption and a lot more in India and world over. As the industry evolves, growth can only come from embracing fresh perspectives, cross-industry collaboration, and conversations that may seem tough in boardrooms. The breadth of perspectives through our speakers across all stages will surely mirror our industry’s dynamics while looking for opportunities that unlock growth.”

“The agenda this year reflects the urgent realities of our industry. ‘Reset for Growth’ isn’t just a theme; it is a call to action – one that has sparked stronger client participation than ever before. Over the three days, we will hear from voices across the entire ecosystem – from AI and data to storytelling and brand-building. GoaFest 2026 will not just be a platform for celebration, but also for meaningful dialogue, collaboration and future-shaping ideas.” added Rohit Ohri, Founder, Ohriginal & Member, GoaFest Advisory Committee.

Scheduled to take place on May 20, 21 and 22, 2026 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goafest 2026 festival will centre conversations around reinvention, with a strong focus on how brands, agencies and platforms must reimagine, refine, and rebuild in an increasingly complex technology-driven ecosystem.

View the complete agenda on https://www.goafest.com/agenda

Register for via https://goafestreg.tecogis.com/MasterClassApp/masterclass

For more details on delegate passes, sponsor line-up and complete speaker list, visit www.goafest.com

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May 14, 2026; Mumbai, India: As marketing, media and advertising continue to transform through the rapid influence of AI, evolving consumer behaviour, creator-led ecosystems and emerging storytelling formats, Goafest 2026 is set to present 13 distinct Masterclasses that urges attendees to redefine creativity, rethink strategy and reimagine the future of the industry.

Each masterclass is led by some of the industry’s most respected voices and in partnership with academic institutions, industry bodies and leading tech platforms. The Masterclasses are designed to promote practical, real-world learning; bridging the gap between inspiration and implementation.

Reputed professors & industry leaders from institutions and organisations, including the LIONS WARC, Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad (MICA), Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA),  Market Research Society of India (MRSI), Whistling Woods International have lent support to power learning. Additionally, platforms such as LinkedIn , Spotify Advertising, Google, JioHotstar, and PrsmX by Mobavenue, as well as service partners like MediaKart, White Rivers Media will present masterclasses to empower the industry to leverage technology like never before.

The Masterclasses will cover a wide spectrum of themes shaping the future of marketing, media, advertising and entertainment. From AI-driven filmmaking and creator-led communities to consumer psychology, platform storytelling, social culture, audio-first creativity and omnichannel brand building, each masterclass is designed to offer delegates direct access to industry practitioners and thought leaders through focused, high-value interactions that bridge the gap between inspiration and implementation.

Through these Masterclasses, Goafest 2026 continues to strengthen its position as a platform for continuous learning, cross-industry collaboration and meaningful conversations around the future of the business. By bringing together academia, platforms, strategists, creators, storytellers and technologists under one roof, South Asia’s leading media, marketing and advertising festival aims to create an environment where delegates can learn, adapt and prepare for the industry’s next phase of growth.

Registrations for masterclasses are mandatory via https://goafestreg.tecogis.com/MasterClassApp/masterclass

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Senior representatives from 50+ marketing companies like Acko Group, Adani, Aditya Birla Group, Ajio, Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), Bajaj Insurance, boAt, Britannia, Coca-Cola, Dabur, DS Group, Emami, Flipkart, Godrej, Google, HDFC, Haleon, Hindustan Unilever (HUL), IBM, ITC Limited, Kotak Mahindra Bank, PepsiCo, Lenovo, Levi’s, MagicBricks, Marico, Mondelez, Nestle, Nippon, Nykaa, OnePlus, Parle, Perfetti Van Melle India, Pernod Ricard, Swiggy, Taj Hotels, TVS, Vida, Yum! Brands, Zepto and several others are expected to be present at the festival.

The 2026 edition of Goafest hence makes way for deeper engagement, offering delegates the opportunity to interact directly with senior marketing decision-makers. This growing participation of brand leaders highlights Goafest’s importance as a platform for meaningful industry exchange.

Mohit Joshi, Co-Chair of the Goafest 2026 Organising Committee and CEO, Havas Media Network India, said, “The growing participation of marketing leaders reflects the increasing importance of collaboration across the industry. Bringing together leaders from over 50 organisations creates opportunities for impactful dialogue, new partnerships and shared learning that benefit the entire ecosystem.”

“Goafest has always stood for one idea: “the entire industry as one force.” Having 50+ leading brands join us alongside agencies, media companies and our trade bodies is a powerful testament to that. When clients, creators and custodians of the industry choose to come together at one place, it reaffirms the responsibility we all share – and the trust the industry places in Goafest to be that common ground”, said, Jaideep Gandhi, Vice President, AAAI and Chairman of the Goafest 2026 Organising Committee.

Goafest 2026 is committed to bringing the industry together through conversations, networking and shared experiences designed to support collaboration and future growth.

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Jessica Apellaniz is Wieden+Kennedy México’s first Chief Creative Officer, brought in to help build the agency—and its point of view—from the ground up when the office opened in México City in 2023. She oversees all creative work across the office, partnering with brands like Nike, Ford, Uber, and AB InBev to make ideas that show up in culture.

Before W+K, Jessica was CCO for Latin America at Ogilvy, where she led teams across the region and helped deliver award-winning work for clients including Coca-Cola, KFC, Mondelez, Mazda, American Express, Nestlé, and more. Her leadership contributed to Cannes Lions, D&AD, and One Show wins, as well as to Ogilvy Latin America being named Regional Network of the Year in 2022.

Jessica’s path into creativity started behind the scenes as a producer, including a stint at MTV LATAM, before she moved into copywriting and never looked back. As one of the few women leading creative at a regional level in Latin America—and a mother of two—she’s focused on building teams that reflect the real world and pushing the industry toward a more balanced, inclusive future.

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~ Offers students and emerging talent a one-of-a-kind opportunity to directly engage with industry leaders ~

May 08, 2026; Mumbai, India: In an endeavour to deepen focus on next-gen talent, Goafest 2026 returns with ‘GoaFresh’, an initiative designed to discover, engage, and empower the brightest young minds from leading institutes across India.

Now in its second year, GoaFresh strengthens its role as a bridge between academia and the industry by inviting participation from leading institutions across the country. Goafest 2026 will witness participation from renowned institutions, including Indian Institute of Management, (Ahmedabad, Calcutta & Kozhikode), S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA), Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Whistling Woods International, MET Institute of Mass Media, Loyola College and Xavier Institute of Communications, among others. By bringing academia and industry closer, the initiative enables students to engage with professionals while gaining first-hand exposure to the advertising, media, and marketing ecosystem. A launchpad for emerging talent, the initiative aims to build visibility and confidence among students while offering them a strong entry point into the industry.

Speaking about the initiative, Rohit Ohri, Founder, Ohriginal & Advisor Committee at Goafest, said, “GoaFresh is our way of throwing open the doors of the industry to the next generation. It’s not just an orientation, it’s an invitation. An invitation to young, curious minds to see the power of creativity up close, to meet the people shaping the business, and to imagine the roles they could play in it. As a novel AAAI initiative, GoaFresh is about igniting young ambition, unlocking new perspectives, and building a pipeline of talent that reflects the future we want to create.”    

Highlighting the scale of the initiative, Gokul Krishnamoorthy, Independent Content Consultant, handling student outreach for GoaFresh at Goafest, said, “GoaFresh launched last year with students from four reputed institutions. Our aim this year is to get 50 of the brightest young minds who will join the ad-media-marketing universe and give them an immersive exposure to our world. And who better to help us choose them than the faculty grooming them? We have expanded the net and have received student nominations from leading B and C-schools including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, SPJIMR, MICA and SIMC, with several more in the pipeline. The future looks promising.”

“GoaFresh is a platform where the industry gives back, nurturing the next generation of marketers, media professionals, and creative talent. While Goafest brings the ecosystem together, GoaFresh ensures young minds are not just spectators but active participants. Our aim is to give students meaningful exposure by enabling them to meet, interact, and learn from top minds across agencies, platforms, and leading brands. These interactions go beyond inspiration, helping students understand the landscape and make more informed career choices”, added Rohan Chincholi, Chief Digital Officer, Havas Media India & Student Facilitator GoaFresh. 

Set to take place on May 20, 21 and 22, 2026, at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goafest continues to serve as a platform that sparks innovation and collaboration. By bringing fresh perspectives, bold ideas and youthful energy into the heart of Goafest, GoaFresh reinforces the industry’s commitment to building a stronger, future-ready talent ecosystem.

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Bringing together leaders and professionals, the 3-day convention sparks conversations and discussions, drives innovation, while celebrating creative excellence. With sessions comprising keynotes, panels, masterclasses, and more, Goafest is designed to reflect current industry trends while inspiring dialogue and driving strong interest from across the industry.

Said Mohit Joshi, Co-Chair of the Goafest 2026 Organising Committee and Chief Executive Officer of Havas Media Network India, “We are delighted to welcome MediaKart, LinkedIn and Spotify Advertising to Goafest 2026. Each of them brings their unique and impactful brand presence to the festival in today’s evolving advertising and marketing ecosystem. Their association will elevate the conversations and experiences we are curating this year.”

Shahad Anand, Business Head of MediaKart, added, “Goafest stands as one of India’s most prestigious platforms celebrating excellence, innovation, and the evolving future of advertising and marketing. MediaKart is proud to associate as a Co-Presenting Sponsor for Goafest 2026, reinforcing our commitment to driving impactful digital transformation for brands at scale. This partnership aligns seamlessly with our vision of enabling deeper collaboration across the industry while delivering cutting- edge, branding-led advertising solutions.” 

“The platform that Goafest provides – where we can gather as an industry to exchange ideas, collaborate and build for the future has proven incredibly valuable over the years. With this year’s bigger, better and more dynamic version of Goafest, looking forward to the excitement and learning.” added a Spotify spokesperson. 

Early Bird rates for delegate passes are available until 30^th April 2026

For more details on Goafest 2026, visit www.goafest.com

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Raj Kamble has been appointed Jury Chair at Abby Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club | The One Show in the Outdoor category.

Raj Kamble, Founder & CCO of Famous Innovations has been appointed Jury Chair at Abby Awards 2026 powered by One Club / One Show in the Outdoor category.

Raj Kamble is a gold-medallist in design and art from the Sir JJ School of Arts. His 25-year career has taken him from Lowe India to Lowe London, Lowe New York, BBDO New York and back to Mumbai as Managing Partner, BBH India. During this time, his work for brands like Stella Artois, Unilever, Nestle, P&G, Saab, Diageo, Vaseline, Burger King and Google had achieved both critical acclaim and business results.

One of the most awarded and globally recognized Indians in advertising, Raj has over 150 awards to his name including several Cannes and One Show golds.

In 2013, he founded an independent creative agency – Famous Innovations. Today, Famous is a 200 plus people agency across Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi, and holds the title of nine-time winner of South Asia Independent Agency of the Year in a row, as well as Digital Agency of the Year, Design Agency of the Year and Green Agency of the Year.

Raj is a frequent lecturer at institutes such as the Kellogg Institute of Management and Columbia University. He is the Director of Miami Ad School in India. He is part of a think tank with the Government to make India WiFi-friendly.

He plays a prominent role in shaping the future of education in India as part of the Board of Governors at Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, Board of Governors at MIT-Pune and Academic Advisory Board at National Institute of Design

Senthil Kumar has been appointed Jury Chair in Abby Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club | The One Show in the Integrated category.

Senthil Kumar, Creative Consultant and Film Director has been appointed Jury Chair at Abby Awards 2026 powered by One Club / One Show in the Integrated category.

Senthil is a storyteller at heart and was Chief Creative Officer at JWT (WT/VML) for the last 10 years in a career spanning 25 years at w the World’s Largest Advertising Agency.

THE ECONOMIC TIMES gave Senthil the coveted title of ‘Lion Hunter’ for winning India’s first Gold Lions in Film & Film Craft at Cannes. He holds the record of 27 Cannes Lions, also winning India’s first One Show Gold Pencils in Film, Film Craft and Film Innovation along with 24 D&AD pencils including the hallowed Yellow Pencil, the Spikes Asia Grand Prix in 2024 and Adfest Lotus Roots Grand Prix’, Clio Golds and New York Festival Gold Medals

With over 300 International Awards, Senthil is the most awarded writer, creative director and film director in Indian advertising, IAA, The International Advertising Association has celebrated Senthil as “Agency Creative Head of the Year” in 2025.

Senthil served as the Global Creative Director of Unilever Radiant across 18 countries in the emerging markets of Africa, Asia Pacific and South America. He has been involved with the launch of The Times Of India: A Day in the Life of Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore and Trichy editions and the Times Kerala Edition, the celebrated Star Sports Tamil Channel Launch, Pro Kabaddi League launch campaigns, Digital First Campaigns for Facebook Thumbstoppers and Facebook Watch in the metaverse.

Senthil has written & directed ‘A Salaam To Kalam’ biopic on the childhood of President Abdul Kalam, the United Nations Documentary Feature on the world’s last indigenous tribes ‘Save Our Sentinels’ and the interactive film ‘Blink and They’re Gone’ for the Jimmy Nelson Foundation.

He has written and directed the #BleedBlue Nike Parallel Journeys and Nike Make Every Yard Count spots which feature in the Nike Global Hall of Fame and recognised as India’s most awarded film.

Niraj Ruparel has been appointed Jury Chair at Abby Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club | The One Show in the Technology category.

Niraj Ruparel, Creative Technology Lead at WPP, WPP Media, India has been appointed Jury Chair at Abby Awards 2026 powered by One Club / One Show in the Technology category.

Niraj Ruparel is WPP India’s Creative Tech Maverick, leading a bold new wave of innovation where AI, immersive tech and spatial experiences collide to power the future of brand storytelling.

At the helm of creative technology across WPP India and WPP Media, Niraj is known for building what’s next—transformative work that spans voice AI for rural India, teleportation cafés and AI-powered inclusion tools for underserved communities.

His mission: to make technology intuitive, inspiring, and inclusive—not just for the digitally elite, but for the 1.5 billion stories that make up Bharat.

Niraj and his teams at WPP in India are globally awarded innovators, with multiple Cannes Lions, Cannes Titanium, Spikes Asia ,Kyoorius and Effies and has served as a jury member at top award forums.

Niraj is also a respected evangelist of creative technology, known for sparking cross-agency collaborations and building industry-first solutions that scale.

The ABBY Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club |The One Show is scheduled to take place at Goafest 2026 on May 20, 21 and 22, 2026 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon.

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