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Candolim Goa - Picture Gallery

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Pictures of Goa

Candolim Goa - People and Lifestyle

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The people of Goa prefer to call themselves Goans and not Goanese as mentioned in guidebooks and brochures. Goans are very much aware of this unique identity; they are proud of it and guard it fiercely.
In contrast to other parts of India, Goans have developed a remarkable degree of tolerance towards each other's religious beliefs, and hence religious fundamentalism is completely unknown in the state.

Candolim Goa - Goa Carnival

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The word Carnival (Carnaval in Portuguese) is supposed to be derived from flu- Latin Carnelevarium or rarnem levarem, meaning "to take away meat", which actually happens at the commencement of the 40-day penitential period of fasting in commemoration of Jesus Christ's fasting in the wilderness, known among the Christians as Lent, during which abstinence from meat is a rule. The Konknni world venture, by which it is known among the illiterate masses, comes from the Portuguese intrude, in turn coming from the Latin Latin Introitum, meaning entry into the Lenten period.

Candolim Goa - Goan Music

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Goans love music that spans from Portuguese music to Techno, Rave and the land's very own Goa Trance. Locals love to hear Konkani, Hindi and English, occasionally with a little Portuguese music thrown in for good measure. The energetic DJs love to ramble on between each piece of music, which is a low point of the orchestras here. Goans is a land of singers and dramatists such as Prince Jacob, Kid Boxer, Emiliano D'cruz, Alfred Rose, Tony King, Souza Boy, M. Boyer, Rosario Rodrigues and J. B. Rod. 'Tiatre' (Konkani theatre) forms the base of many of the music pieces. There are 'Tiartists' who produce plays with political satire such as the famous William de Curtorim. Love, family melodramas and artist's interpretation of life are some of the popular themes here.

Candolim Goa - Churches

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The churches of Goa are famous throughout the world for their unique architecture, exquisite locations and beautiful paintings and frescoes. Some of the most famous ones are Church of Our Lady of Rosary, the Rachol Seminary, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Se Cathedral and Basilica of Bom Jesus. Some of the other churches include the 16th century Reis Magos Church or Church of the Three Magi Kings, which was once a mission center of the Franciscan Monks. Church of Mae de Dens or Mother of God at Bardez Taluka, Saligao with its exemplary Gothic architecture was known for a statue that was brought in from a convent and was known for its miraculous powers.

The 16th century Church of St. Alex at Curtorim, Church of

Candolim Goa - Cuisine

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Situated in the coastal areas of Goa, the staple food for all the Gians is fish, irrespective of their religion. However Christian Catholics are open to beef or pork too, which are a taboo in most Hindu households due to their religious beliefs. Unlike the Hindu Goan food, the Portuguese and its overseas settlements heavily influence Christian recipes

Candolim Goa - Traditions and Culture

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Goan Customs & Traditions Language Fairs & Festivals Performing Arts Art Goa Carnival - Traditions & Customs

Candolim Goa - Art and Culture

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The art and craft forms of Goa show a remarkable harmony between Portuguese and Indian cultures. The crafts of the state are intricately beautiful, capturing the fancies of tourists and locals alike. These crafts can be at best described as a mirror of Goa's perennial glory and beauty and they have carved a niche for themselves with the connoisseur's of art the world over. The major art forms of the state include bamboo craft, woodcarving, brass metals, seashell craft, papier-mâché, and wooden lacquer ware. Other important crafts of the state include jute macramé, fabric collage, plaster of Paris, crochet and embroidery, fiber and batik prints, fiber stone carving, coconut shell carving, metal embossing, silver and imitation jewelry.

Candolim Goa - General Information

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Goa is lively and modern, with loads of entertainment for everyone. There is a wide choice of luxurious hotels with plenty of night life, or simplicity and tranquility in one of the inexpensive, clean and comfortable hotels with a charm of their own the hotels could be right on the beach or near a tranquil river. The Portuguese food is mouthwatering with a wide variety of fish and other seafood at unbelievable prices!!

Candolim Goa - Goa Beaches

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Beaches of Goa

Candolim Goa - Maps

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Maps of Goa

Candolim Goa - Sports

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Goa is a paradise for water sport lovers. The long coastal area offers a wonderful opportunity to indulge in all sorts of water sport activities. A number of government and private organizations including hotels and tour operators conduct regular water sport activities including training courses at a very nominal rate for tourists. Here we list the major water sport activities along with the names of orgnisations or centres involved.

Candolim Goa - Shopping

Tue, 7 Mar 2006 04:08:17 -0800

Goa does not lag behind as far as arts and crafts are concerned and has turned out a good competitor in this creative field just like any other art enriched state of India . It can be said that art virtually runs in their blood, which is manifested, in many artistic crafts that have attained commercial proportions. They make excellent souvenirs for tourists. Goan handicrafts include Creative Pottery, Shell Work, Furniture, Brass Work, Bamboo Work, Papier -Mache, etc.

Candolim Goa - Restaurants

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Goa has abundance of restaurants serving a wide range of cuisine. There are scores of Chinese Restaurants serving delicious international cuisine. Besides Chinese, you will find, German, Thai, Continental, Mexican, Lebanese, Italian and Health food restaurants are a hallmark in Goa. Multitude of evergreen roadside "gadas" (carts) serving panipuri, pauvbhaji, omlette pauv, bhelpuri, puri-bhaji and sugarcance juice are seen there.

Candolim Goa- Hotel Info

Tue, 7 Mar 2006 04:02:15 -0800

Information on Hotels in Goa, travel related information, places to stay, boutique hotels