A music festival for the senses: Monte Music Festival 2019
In less than two weeks, Old Goa will once again be the venue for the Monte Music Festival 2019. That’s right, Fundação Oriente in partnership with Cidade de Goa brings us the 17th edition of one of Goa’s most awaited classical music festivals. From 2002, the Monte Music festival has drawn a number of Western […]
Listening to the harmonies and melodies of the Goa University Choir
Music is a big deal in Goa. From amateur musicians to people who have strived to become professionals, most of Goa has grown up listening to or playing some kind of musical instrument. Singing has also been a major part of Goan culture. From singing old English and Konkani songs to the more modern ones, […]
The Monte Music Festival brings music to delight the senses
Music is synonymous with Goa. Goans will never give up an opportunity to celebrate and with the celebration, there is good food, drinks and music. Of course, each person has their own taste in music but in more recent years, a lot of people have tuned in to Western Classical as well as fusion music. […]
The Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount in Old Goa
On a hill, high above the former capital of Goa, during the Portuguese regime, Old Goa, stands a beautiful chapel. It is known as the Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount or in Portuguese, Capela da Nossa Senhora do Monte. History of the Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount The Chapel of Our […]
