Goa's beaches, hills, backwaters, and marine drives are best explored by road. And if you have a car from us then the entire sojourn could be gratifying. There are travellers who love driving themselves while exploring this picturesque state.
In Goa, a traditional Goan meal is often served on a thali, which is a large round platter or tray. The Goan thali typically includes a variety of dishes that showcase the state's unique and flavorful cuisine.
Luso-Indians are known today as Goans, Goa's earliest inhabitants were the Kunbis, Kharvis, and other Proto-Australoid Mundari races. Susegado' – laid-back or chilled out is how one would describe the typical Goan, an image of a Ami Goenkar is depicted on a ceremic mug/cup through the eyes of Billytoons.
Typical Goan Scene, an image of a Carnival in GOA is depicted on a ceremic mug/cup through the eyes of Billytoons. The Goa Carnival is the largest in India and one of the few traditional celebrations of the Western Christian holiday in Asia.
Typical Goan Scene, an image of a GOA is depicted on a ceremic mug through the eyes of Billytoons. Goa is one of the most favorite destination among Indian tourists due to its pristine beaches. Dotted with hundreds of impressive beaches in Goa
The people of Goa are known as 'Goans'. They are peaceful, friendly and fun loving people who love rest. The life style in Goa reflects a unique blend of East and West and the Goans usually comprise of a predominantly Hindu and a Christian population and a small Muslim community.
Typical Goan Scene, an image of a Tavern is depicted on a ceremic mug/cup through the eyes of Billytoons. In the Seventies we could find a Taverna around every corner of the village. People would gather there for a drink and exchange ‘khobor’ of the day.
Patrao. The Portuguese word for boss, it is now used casually when talking to someone you don't know too well, but also as a mark of kind respect. A shopkeeper at a Goan flea market might solicit you by saying, “Patrao, how much you want to pay?”
Patrao. The Portuguese word for boss, it is now used casually when talking to someone you don't know too well, but also as a mark of kind respect. A shopkeeper at a Goan flea market might solicit you by saying, “Patrao, how much you want to pay?”
In Goa, adorning hair with Aboli flowers transcends mere ornamentation; it embodies a cultural tapestry. Each vibrant petal whispers tales of tradition, a nod to Goa's rich heritage. Beyond aesthetics, it symbolizes reverence for nature's beauty, a fragrant homage to the land that cradles dreams and dances to the rhythm of life.
"Broom Vendor" conjures an image of someone who sells brooms, likely in a marketplace or on a street corner. Typical Goan Scene The Local artist have depicted on the Coaster
Used during shigmo festivities certainly seen and heard the sounds of these Goan traditional musical instruments that are so essential to creating an up beat mood filling the dancers and spectators with an energy that makes it such a lively celebration.
Ghode Modni is a folk dance performed in some talukas of Goa - Bicholim, Pernem and Sattari, which lie along the northern boundary of Goa. It is a dance where the dancers have an effigy of a horse attached to their waists to make it appear as if they are riding the horses. The dancer holds the bridle in one…