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Goan Culture Goa has many churches, temples, mosques and shrines. Goans are diverse in belief. In spite of this diversity in religions Goans live in peace and harmony .Goa has a very rich and unique cultural heritage. Goans are peace loving people. The natural beauty of Goa, hospitality of the Goans together with heritage have made Goa one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
......Goan Folklore .............. Goan Dances.............. ...... Art & Craft ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GOAN FOLKLORE
Goan folklore is very rich in variety and content. It consists of folk tales, music, visual arts, folk songs and dances. Rhythm, music and dances are deeply rooted in the Goan life. The rhythms and the dances are very lively and bring joy to the observer as well. The music has devotional and contemporary overtones. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GOAN DANCES
Some of the famous Goan folk dances are Mando, Dekhni, Goff, Ghode Modni, Tonyamel, Mussal Khel, Dhangar Dance, Talgadi, Shigmo, Jagor, Suvari, Fugdi, Dhalo, Lamp Dance. These dances are well performed during local festivals in the Goan villages. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
......Goan Dances ..................Goan Culture ..................Goan Festivals ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARTS & CRAFTS Many of the Goan folk arts and crafts are commercially produced They make excellent souvenirs. Goan handicrafts include bamboo work , brass work , wooden furniture , pottery , earthen ware , shell work , peppier Mache etc. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FESTIVALS Festivals of almost all of the faiths are celebrated by all the communities, irrespective of their cast and creed with equal enthusiasm. Most of the festivals are related to various religious activities. Every village 'Jatra' or feast is a festival in itself. Some of the most popular festivals are Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Christmas, Shigmo etc. The All saints feast at Velha Goa, Jatra at Fatorpa, Feast of St. Francis Xavier at old Goa, Jatra at Mangueshi Temple are some of the other local festivals celebrated in Goa. Many of the villages have the tradition of staging Marathi plays for a number of nights at the time of festivals. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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