Goa is the most beautiful place to go for a trip on vacation
time. It is said that low budget trip to Europe with cheap booze and beautiful
places, beaches and waterfall. The best time to visit Goa is in the summer
season from April to Marcy end. And if you like rainy seasons then you can
visit from June to Oct. it’s also one of the best for agriculture purposes.
Goan Life and Culture
"Goa has always
benefitted as a trade centre because of its easily accessible ports. With a beautiful
harmonization of the East and West, Goans have taken the best of both worlds. A
civilization of warm, happy people, Goa sees a mix of different religions like
Christians, Catholics, Muslims, and Hindus that live together in harmony".
If
you want to see the true traditions of Goa then you should visit South- Goa. There
you will find ample feasts and the best cuisine in Goa. Goa has small festivals
like Carnival, Soa jao, and many Saint feasts.
Soa jao is saint Xavier’s love
for God celebrated in Goa. It is the best time to get “urak” or Kaju feni the local alcohol drink in
Goa. But the taste is stronger than a neat whiskey.
During this festival, Goans
make a crown of flowers and leaves which are called “fulacho Kopel” and put it
on their heads, drink like there is no tomorrow and jump in the well saying
“Viva Sao jao” this festival is celebrated on July 24. A married couple should
bake whole pork and wear colouring bangles like white, red, or green and send
that baked pork to their mothers-in-law.
Goans celebrate livelihood and religious festivals with
scrumptious food and delightful music, the locals are humble, warm and
fun-loving individuals. There are called “susegad Goanker”.
Cuisine of Goa
In Goa, you will find different types of fish available. Do
you know? Goans eat fish almost daily. Without fish or rice and fish curry with
Margao pickle Goans aren’t called Goans. They are known for their cuisine.
People here are so lovely that if you enter any Goan house at lunch or dinner
time, they won’t send you without eating food or drinking tea.Like you have to
eat or drink something before you leave their place. Apart from this staple,
Goa is also famous for its mixed bag of freshly caught seafood. Prawns, crabs, and
kingfish with their traditional spicy marination are a delectable delicacy for
the locals.
Another festive favourite for the Goans is their beef and pork
roasts which are a must-try during Christmas and is best paired with Goa's
famous brew Feni, made with fermented cashews. Other dishes like the Bebinca (a
multi-layered sweet dish) and the Khatkhate are essentials when friends get
together or during festivities.
Dance and Music Culture of Goa
Goans have a particular fondness for performing arts. A
beautiful blend of Indian and western dance forms, Goan dances include Fugdi,
Dhalo, and the Kunbi dating back to the Portuguese era in Goa. The folk dances
and music in the state are performed for both religious festivals and cheerful
events.Goans’ music is chick and smooth and lovely to hear. Famous personalities
like Lorna or Sonya are known for their voice which is strong, sweet and
melodious. It will definitely make you sing and dance until your legs
pain. It’s that fun you know!
Traditional Goan Attire
There was a time when Goans wear a 9-yard sari also referred
to as the ‘Pano Bhaju’ and some jewellery to balance out the entire outfit or flower-printed
dresses. The attire of the tribal people in Goa comprises a loincloth known as
‘Kashti’, with a blanket draped around their shoulders. The women wear a
traditional sari with a tied knot using their ‘Kunbi palloo’ and have a very
distinctive dressing style. But now everything has changed all the youngsters
are so much known to the outside fashion that they are avoiding and ashamed to
wear the traditional attire. Nowadays, only the old generation are left to keep
Goa’s spirit high.
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