MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES:
Are listed below
Archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery
Archives Museum of Goa
Museum of Christian Art, Rachol
Renaissance Art Gallery
HANDICRAFTS IN GOA:
Pottery & Terracotta: Bicholim village in
Goa is well known for its pottery. Articles
used in everyday living are artistically molded
here. Bamboo Craft: Is another important craft
of Goa. Decorative articles as well as every
day objects are made from bamboo.
Coir Products: As coconuts are found in abundance,
coir products are widely used by the locals.
Entire families in certain villages engage
themselves in producing articles made out
of coir.
Jewelry: The famous 'marquisette', 'green
malachite', 'sand stone' and the delicate
filigree work used in shaping gold as well
as silver jewelry is well appreciated world
wide.
Seashell craft: The artisans produce ashtrays,
lampshades, coasters, frames etc. from seashells.
Jute Macramé craft: Decorative articles like
bags, potholders, wall hangings, etc. are
made from jute.
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS:
As the population comprises of Christians,
Hindus and a few Muslims as well, Goa is in
festive mood almost throughout the year.
Zatra: Auspicious days according to the Hindu
calendar are celebrated and known as 'Zatra'.
Certain rituals are performed and a fair like
atmosphere draws crowds from in and around
the temple area.
Diwali: Marks the beginning of winter according
to the Hindu calendar. It is commonly known
as the festival of lights and the goddess
of wealth called 'Laxmi' is worshipped.
Ganesh Chaturthi: The idol of 'Lord Ganesh'
is worshipped in most Hindu homes in Goa for
a period ranging from 1 to 11 days after which
it is immersed in water with much fun and
celebrations.
Christmas: A much loved festival worldwide
is also celebrated in Goa by the Christian
population on December 25th. A traditional
midnight mass to commemorate the birth of
Jesus Christ and the long awaited 'Santa Claus'
brings joy to the young and the old alike.
Carnival:
Non stop fun for 3 days with color, food,
drinks, music, song and dance is how 'Carnival'
celebrated. Each state takes pride in creating
artistic floats based on either social or
cultural themes. Large crowds gather around
the city area either to participate in competitions
or simply enjoy watching. This 3 festival
of 'Carnival' is then followed by the season
of 'Lent', which means fasting and abstinence
SPORTS: The most popular sports in
Goa is Football: This sport arrived in Goa
in 1883 and the professional football association
was formed in 1949. Since then, Goa has produced
football players of international repute.
To know the latest events in local football,
one can contact The Goan Football Association
at Panaji, Goa.
WATER SPORTS:
Being surrounded by beaches from the northern
to the southern tip of Goa, water sports lovers
can have a wonderful time. A number of government
and private organizations like hotels and
tour operators conduct water sport activities
including training courses at very nominal
charges. Para sailing, surfing, water-skiing,
scuba diving, snorkeling, water scooter rides
are some of the water sports available in
Goa.
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