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 […]
O Christmas Tree, Why Do We Decorate Thee?
Long before Christianity was established as a religion, plants and trees that remained green throughout the year, held a special meaning for people in winter. In fact, evergreen fir trees were traditionally used to celebrate winter festivals (pagan and Christian) for thousands of years. Pagans used branches from these trees to decorate their homes during the winter […]
Dhillo Festival
In Autumn, the weather turns cooler and the forest looks aflame with golden leaves. This is the time when forest dwellers in Goa, especially unmarried tribal women celebrate their close bonds with mother nature – at the Dhillo festival. Here’s what Devidas Gaonkar, a tribal folk researcher from Cotigao, Canacona, has to say about this […]
Dussehra Celebrations In Goa
Dussehra depicts the battle of Goddess Durga with the powerful demon, Mahishasura. The Bengalis worship Durga along with four other deities – Ganesha, Kartikeya, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The festival starts on the sixth day (Sashti) when the idol of Durga is inaugurated and decorated in the pandals. This ceremony ends on Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). That’s […]
Mount Mary Feast or Fulanchem Fest celebrated in Goa
Just as Farangipet in Canara, Vailankanni in Chennai and Mount Mary’s in Bandra, Goa too celebrates Mount Mary Feast. The Feast of Our Lady of the Mount ( Monte) or Mount Mary Feast will be celebrated on 8th September the world over by people from different faiths. It is the Feast of the Nativity or […]
Vintage Bike and Car fest – October 2016
October 2016 to start with a vintage feel. Goans will witness a motley collection of classic vehicles plying on city roads with vintage car and bikes lovers set to partake in the Vintage Bike and Car Festival-2016 for the first time ever. “Come October 1, more than 50 Vintage vehicles (bikes and cars) are slated […]
Modaks – An Easy Guide to Making Amazing Modaks
Ganesh Chaturthi is finally here! In order to make the celebrations even more meaningful and exciting, follow us as we guide you into making Lord Ganesha’s most loved sweet ‘Modaks’. This typical Maharashtrian recipe is made from rice flour called ‘Ukadiche Modak’ in Marathi. This is one of the most popular sweet dishes and is made […]
Goa to witness its first Bird festival
Great news for all ornithologists across the globe! Goa’s forest department is hosting its first bird festival this year. Goa being the smallest state witnesses 460 species of birds from the 1000 found in India. Showcasing Goa’s magnificent variety of flora and fauna to the rest of the world is the main motive behind the […]
From Sangodd to Vangodd de Saligao
Every year Goa takes immense pleasure in celebrating Sao Joao. The joy you see on everyone’s faces during this festival is something unique which you wouldn’t see during other festivals. People from all communities take part in the celebrations. The villages of Socorro and Siolim are the one’s who usually celebrate Sao Joao on the […]
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 […]
