A Portugese cultural body protecting the Indian heritage and culture.
One of the marks of the Portugese on the Indian landscape is the Fundacao Oriente. It not only organizes exhibitions of both Goan as well as Portuguese artists, it also runs Portuguese language learning courses for those interested. Fundacao Oriente has sponsored several restoration works of heritage structures, including several century old churches and temples. It also sponsors numerous scholarships to artists and students, by hosting them in Portugal in order to enable them discover the nation