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Census of Goa

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Census of Goa   Goa is known as a Goan in English, Goenkar in Konkani, goês or goesa in Portuguese and Govekar in Marathi. The Portuguese called the nearby Indian Christians “indiacatos” and the blended populace, mestiços. Goa has a populace of 1.459 million inhabitants, making it India’s fourth littlest (after Sikkim, Mizoram and Arunachal … Read more Census of Goa

Folk Dances of Goa

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Folk Dances of Goa Folklores bind the present with the past and keep the continuity of civilization. The originality of folklores has pleasantly surprised even most erudite scholars and litterateurs. Goa has a unique cultural heritage, rich and lively and it is known for several folk festivals and performances. Many castes, sub-castes and tribes mingled … Read more Folk Dances of Goa

Folk Songs of Goa

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Folk Songs of Goa Goa, also known as the ‘Rome of East’ is one of the most happening and modern tourist destinations in India with heritage Goan culture and tradition. Colonized by Portuguese for 450 years, cultural heritage of Goa consists of numerous goa churches, temples and mosques. Goa’s exotic beaches that sprawl over wide … Read more Folk Songs of Goa

Languages and Literature of Goa

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Languages and Literature of Goa Goa Literature Goa’s literature is as charming as the land itself. Goa is a very small state of India, previously ruled by the Portuguese. This colony had the distinction of being the first place in Asia, to be installed with a printing press in the year 1550. The Portuguese invaders … Read more Languages and Literature of Goa

Fairs and Festivals of Goa

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Fairs and Festivals of Goa Goa Carnival The most amazing thing about Goa is that fun & festivities which begins in December with the holiday season does not stop upon arrival of the New Year but continues up to the celebration of Goa Carnival or the pre Mardi Gras revelry, a tradition that dates back … Read more Fairs and Festivals of Goa

Major Cities and Tourist Place of Goa

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Major Cities and Tourist Place of Goa   Goa is an excellent place of India. Goa is a state situated in the Southwestern district of India; It is India’s littlest state by region and the fourth littlest by populace. Goa is one of India’s wealthiest states with a GDP for every capita over two times … Read more Major Cities and Tourist Place of Goa