Here Comes Santa Claus But Do You Know Where He Actually Came From?
Christmas is definitely not complete without the mention and sight of one of its most beloved and Iconic figures. That jolly old man, dressed in red with the big tummy and the happy and loud laughter that can only bring cheer and happiness – Santa Claus!!! But what do we know about him really? Where did […]
The Viceroy’s Arch at Velha Goa – a tourist’s delight
Situated around 20 kilometres from the Capital City of Panjim, lies Velha Goa or Old Goa, the erstwhile Portuguese Capital of Goa and home to the Viceroy’s Arch. Standing tall along the Mandovi River, beyond the Se Cathedral, the Viceroy’s Arch is a testimony to the rich and colourful history of a bygone era. Francis […]
A few highlights of the Panjim São Tomé/Fontainhas heritage area
A short distance away from the busy crowded Panjim bus stop is an area where time seems to have stopped. The area is called São Tomé/Fontainhas. This is the oldest Latin quarter of Panjim, It has the aura of a Mediterranean city. It is located at the foot of the hills and gets its name […]
Talented youngsters win the Annual Fado Competition at Semana da Cultura Indo-Portuguesa 2017
The 10th of November 2017 saw the hall at Instituto Menezes Braganza come alive with excitement and anticipation. The eager audience present there was awaiting the melodious and familiar melancholic notes that the Portuguese fado is so famous for. The ninth edition of the Semana da Cultura Indo Portuguesa (Goa) hosted its “5th Concurso de Fado” […]
Having a Portuguese Passport doesn’t make you anti-national, says Vijai Sardessai
The hype of having a Portuguese passport seems to have cooled down especially after the entire Brexit issue. Ever since the 23rd of June, 2016, when 51.9% of the participating UK electorate voted to leave the European Union, it doesn’t seem like there are a lot of people lining up to get Portuguese passports anymore. […]
Fado – The Heart and Soul of Portuguese music at the 5th Fado de Goa Contest
Fado music is a form of Portuguese singing that is often associated with pubs, cafés, and restaurants. This genre of music has much earlier origins but is believed to have originated in the 1820’s in Portugal. Fado is generally known for being emphatically expressive in nature, as well as being profoundly melancholic. Generally, in fado music, the singer […]
Miramar Beach – Panjim’s well-known hotspot for locals and tourists
Located in the capital city of Panjim, lies the extremely famous and much visited Miramar beach. It lies about 3 kilometers away from the Panjim city center and is a hotspot for locals and tourists to visit. The beach used to be much cleaner a long time ago. There were also some pretty benches to […]
Semana da Cultura Indo Portuguesa 2017 Begins
The most awaited Indo-Portuguese event, Semana da Cultura Indo Portuguesa begins today,. In its 9th edition this year, it promises to be bigger and better than last year. An Exploration and Celebration of the Rich Flavours of Two Nations – India and Portugal A 450-year long rule has definitely left its mark on India and […]
Konsachem Fest to be celebrated in Taleigão today
The tradition of celebrating the harvest popularly known as ‘Konsachem fest’ goes back almost 500 years. Each year, farmers from various villages of Goa give thanks to God for a good harvest and simultaneously pray for a good harvest the next year. The first village to celebrate the harvest feast is Raia on August 5, followed by the […]
The day a Portuguese Emperor built a Hindu Temple
It took none other than the King in Portugal to provide his seal to an order for establishment of the Shree Mahalaxmi Temple. In which place did the original idol of Shree Mahalaxmi Temple of Panaji hide for two centuries during the Portuguese inquisition? Today, few would know the answer. It has indeed been a […]
