Jewel of Goa, not originally Goan?
There are many aspects of Goa unknown by us locals. Some of them are hidden in plain sight. Don’t believe me? Let me give you an example. Anacardium, originally derived from a Greek word, is the name given to a tree found in Goa. The name refers to the unusual location of the seed, outside the […]
Son of the soil – Antonio Piedade da Cruz
A master painter and a sculptor, Antonio Piedade da Cruz is a source of pride to many Goans who know him. He was born on August 22, 1895 in the village of Velim (Salcete, Goa). In 1916, the artist admitted himself into Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art in Bombay (now Mumbai). From here on, […]
Sao Joao – Kiteak don pautti Yenam?
As we all know Goa is a land where you will see a variety of cultures and extravagant festivals. The feast of Saint John the Baptist (Sao Joao) is no exception. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm, especially by the younger generation. Parties and celebrations are held in almost each and every part of […]
Pope eats 4 layered Bebinca
The tasty Bebinca has been hailed as the golden jewel of all Goan desserts, by virtually anyone and everyone whose teeth have come into contact with the smooth rich delicacy. The latest person to sample Bebinca was none other than the honorable Pope Francis. The sweet comforting, Bebinca was among 13 dishes prepared by the […]
Love for the dying tradition- Fado
Fado is a music genre traced back to the 1820s. They are folk songs sung by fadistas (fado singers) and was brought to Goa by the Portuguese. Dying tradition Due to advent of modernity and modern day music (EDM, Pop, rock etc.), we are losing our traditions. We are so engrossed in the present trends […]
5 places Goans can catch the football this month
Goans are known for their love of football. So when 2 major International tournaments come up at the same time, you just know that a lot of Goans up and down the length and breadth of the state are going to be staying up all night to catch the games. We are referring to the […]
Viceroy’s treasure from Goa worth 77 crores ?
Goa under the Portuguese would appoint a Viceroy to govern the territory of Goa. It was the one of the top most positions available at the time. One would expect the Viceroy to lead a very comfortable life. contrary to that, he did not get as many perks as assumed. From the pocket Palacio da […]
Margao massacre of 1890
Goa while being a colony of Portugal had been bestowed some democratic rights. One of them was the right to elect its representative to the Municipality of Salcete. This right to vote came at a heavy price that Goans would pay much later. September 21, 1890 saw 23 Goans lose their life. Their crime? Unwillingness […]
The story of Dona Paula –She still walks among us?
By Rebecca Pereira Located 15°27’2″North and 73°48’12″East, lays a place where two famous rivers, namely the Zuari and Mandovi meet the Arabian Sea. It is a former village, and tourist destination, in the suburbs of Panaji, initially named Oddavell. Today it is home to the National Institute of Oceanography, the Goa University, the International Centre, […]
Asia’s 1st Printing Press which came to Goa, disappeared into thin air?
Written by Rebecca Pereira It is argued that Goa in the 1500’s was far more developed than the rest of Asia. The first printing press to arrive in Asia entered India through St. Paul’s College in Goa, but what happend to the machine post 1660, is a real mystery. In 1500’s many factors such as evangelization […]