Many years ago when the Portuguese arrived in Goa, their western culture had a deep influence on the natives. It was in Goa that Indian musicians are believed to have first incorporated western ...

Keri: During the spring festival of Shigmo, a folk dance dramatises humans’ profound respect for nature, with performers demonstrating the imposing gait of the sloth bear. This tradition has been ...

Madikeri: A documentary on the Kodava cultural dance, Ummathat, was nominated for screening at the International Film ...

GOA, India – If you think the New Year celebrations are over and it’s time to pack your bags, well then you might have to reconsider your decision. GOA, India – If you think the New Year celebrations ...

The much-anticipated Goa Carnival 2025 is set to bring a riot of colors, music, and excitement from February 28 to March 4. This lively event, deeply rooted in Goa’s Portuguese heritage, promises an ...

Mumbai: Goans from all corners of the city came together on August 24th to celebrate World Goa Day at the Goan Institute’s ILA Hall in Girgaon. The annual event, organized by the Goan Institute and ...

As the Shigmo Festival 2025 unfolds across Goa, the state comes alive with vibrant parades, mesmerizing folk dances, and breathtaking mythological floats. If you think Goa is just about beaches and ...

Goa’s most awaited spring festival, Shigmo, is set to bring the streets alive with a spectacular display of culture, tradition, and celebration. As the festival unfolds from March 15 to March 29, ...