Shigmotsav is celebrated to herald the arrival of the spring season
Starting from the 3rd of March, Goa will see the biggest celebration of a Hindu festival spanning the next two weeks. Shigmo or Śigmō is celebrated across Goa to mark the return of men who went to war to fight against those who invaded Goa. The festival gets its name from the Prakrit word Suggimaho […]
Welcome to La La Land Goa – a two day festival of happiness and music
The festival of Holi bursts upon us this weekend in an explosion of brilliant colors and fun. Everyone enjoys it just like they enjoy the ‘assalto’ at the time of Carnival. But, if you’re not up for all that and want to do something different, head on up to the Museum of Goa in Saligao. […]
Welcome to the Ketevan World Sacred Music Festival 2018
It’s that time of the year again. The Ketevan World Sacred Music Festival is back to give you music to woo all the five senses. The festival, which takes place in Old Goa every year, combines music traditions from the East and West inspired by the life of St. Ketevan, Queen of Georgia. It is […]
The Big Fat Fatorda Carnival Blast 2018 is all set to begin today
Just like Panjim has a Samba Square during the days of Carnival, Fatorda will also have a similar set up called the Big Fat Fatorda Carnival Blast 2018. Organised by ‘We For Fatorda” (A Vijai Sardesai Initiative), the Big Fat Fatorda Carnival Blast 2018 takes place at the Opinion Poll Square from 7 pm onwards. […]
The Carnival parade gets a total of 48 entries this year
Its D-day and Carnival 2018 is here! For the next four days, the streets of Goa will turn into one big party with parades happening in Panjim, Margao, Vasco, Ponda, Calangute and Mapusa. The Panjim Carnival parade is taking a different route this year. The committee received 48 entries for the float parade that takes […]
Here are some romantic restaurants to eat at this Valentines Day
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. It’s probably the same when it comes to women. Especially when the food is truly delicious and well prepared. Food is an intimate experience. Memories are made and friendships become stronger as does love sometimes. And we can’t forget that if the dinner […]
The beautiful Reis Magos Church in Verem
And a beautiful one it is. So much is spoken about the famous Reis Magos fort that people tend to forget about the lovely Reis Magos Church located at the side of it. The tiny fishing village with the same name, on the banks of the Mandovi river, is home to both these historical buildings. […]
The Goa Carnival celebrations 2018: 4 days of fun and frolic
The Goa Carnival celebrations have been a big deal in our home state for hundreds of years. Introduced by the Portuguese some 500 years ago, it is a festival that attracts people from all walks of life and every religion. Goa Carnival celebrations precede the Lenten season. It’s the last few days where every one […]
Piped gas for Miramar and Dona Paula in the future
Throughout the years, we’ve used gas cylinders for our cooking. Gas pipelines were almost unheard of in the country although, in recent years, these have come into existence. As a result, big cities like Bombay and Delhi don’t have much use for cylinders anymore. And this could be a reality in Goa too in the […]
The German National Youth Orchestra visits Goa this week
Music is meant to inspire people into thinking things and going places where they have never been before. It’s a journey of the senses and one that leaves you wanting more. For this reason, The German National Youth Orchestra, with 78 musicians is coming to Goa to inspire her young musicians to work harder at music. […]
