FENI TO STAY WITH GOA!
Talking about Goa, the scene that sets in the mind is a very relaxing( or in Goan terms ‘susegad’) way of life. People are very loving and passionate in Goa. The scene is not complete without mentioning the state’s official drink, ‘Feni’ also spelt ‘fenny’. There are two types of this wonderful spirit that is […]
FEAST OF ST.FRANCIS XAVIER!
Here in Goa festivals are celebrated in a glorious way. Be a Christian, a Hindu, Muslim or a person from any religion they all come together to celebrate each others festivals. In Goa there is abundant food that is prepared by the families, all traditional goan dishes, the family reunites and comes together to celebrate. […]
Goa- the land of ‘tolerance’
A sport that unites all the Goans In today’s fast paced world, life still runs slow in Goa where people are friendly and kind. Innocence being one character straits with the Goans, life goes on here like the good old days. But as the debate rages in the country on intolerance, what is the ground […]
Goan tourism past, present & the future
Back in the colonial times Portuguese men were referred to as ‘Paklo’, but after liberation (19th December 1961) another type of Paklo entered the scene. These white men and women did not use military force to conquer, they arrived as guest and gave boost to a tradition that still lives on; today known as ‘Tourism’. […]
‘PODER’ THE GOAN BAKER….ponnk ponnk here he comes!
Goa the land of scrumptious food, generous people and traditional cultures that go way back. The serene beaches that give a whole new meaning to rejuvenation. Goa is the top most destination for tourists hands down. But there is a completely different side to it. Here in Goa the business industries are advancing and the […]
Are Goans really lazy?
Some people say Goans are really lazy. Everybody knows about the fun- loving, peaceful side of Goans, what they don’t see is the toiling that goes into achieving it. Hakuna matata (no worries) is the life’s mantra around here. Content with what they have and a more relaxed approach to life is what makes Goa […]
PEEP KITCHEN
Peep into this kitchen. It’s small, but if anybody takes the time to ask Gaurish and Amey Naik why they chose this name, they will say ‘Place for everything and everything in Place’. The brothers after leaving lucrative careers in five-star hotels found that their mother’s (Vidya Naik) recipes had its own brand, so after […]
TAVERNA
Those were the days my friend… Remember the Seventies when you would find a Taverna around every corner of the village. People would gather there for a drink and exchange ‘khobor’ of the day. The bottle of feni or dark rum would be the usual tipple before going home at night. Sometimes a group would […]
PERANI JAGAR
This is the earliest form of drama in Goa. In fact, Marathi theatre is a contemporary form of Jagar. There are two different forms of Jagar that performed by two communities. The Perani Jagar is performed by the Hindu Perani community. The other form, Gawda Jagar is performed by Christian Gawda community. The Perani Jagar […]
COCONUT CREEK RESTAURANT
A part of the Coconut Creek Resort, this restaurant is set by a pool on split levels, with tiled roof, wrought-iron chairs and black and red cushions. Their specialty here is European, though they serve a multi-cuisine fare. We recommend their Liver Pate and Chateaubriand. You can also try their Beef Wellington, Salmon & Tails […]
