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DOVORNNEM was used by our ancestors to rest their goods and as a resting place for their onward journey. Usually built of laterite local stone and mud, this mound was common in many villages of Goa. Sadly today this goan heritage is not maintained and in many cases are totally neglected. This photo is taken on Divar Island .

July 31, 2017

Our Lady of Health Church at Sancoale is also known as Nossa Senhora de Saude Church. The Jesuit missionaries came by the way of Sancoale in 1560 and decided to settle there. By way of commemorating their occupation they established this Church. The first Church of Sancoale was founded in 1606 and dedicated to Our Lady of Health. The construction of the church was completed in 1566.

July 31, 2017

If its August its the season of the delicious " Patolleo ' monsoon delicacy in Goa, which are made of steamed rice with a sweet filling comprising coconut, goan jaggery, etc. On 15th august a festival celebrating this goan heritage is celebrated " Patoienchem Fest " in the beautiful village of Socorro., Bardez.

July 31, 2017

Revival of old games of Goa at St Mathias church courtyard in Malar, Divar Island. There was a sharing of knowledge from the elders to the young with games like breaking of the coconuts, marbles etc watched by enthusiastic villagers. A initiative of Fr Daniel Pereira and supported by St Mathias Parish youth needs to be commended.

July 30, 2017

The Festival of goan Cashews was celebrated in Arao, Pomburpa. There was a live demonstration of the distillation of the cashew juice into alcohol, also Cashew apples were served with a dash of local salt and old games of cashew seeds were played.

July 30, 2017

Legendary Divarkar and his family been in the business of delivering newspapers for over 70 years.

July 30, 2017

One of its most famous sons and a mine of information on anything Divar, is our longtime friend, and locally known simply as Bhaie. The delivery of newspapers started by his family in the early 50's around the island of Divar and carried on to this day with Bhaie's at the helm.

Salt pans were a common sight in the past but there are still some areas of Goa that these can be seen. Ribanader, Batim Keri are some villages that during the months of late April and May one can see salt being harvested.

July 29, 2017

My son Ashley Fernandes has always been interested in music from a very young age. So it was no surprise that he returned back to the UK to do a three year degree in Audio Engineering. As his final research paper he chose to work and find a alternative synthetic membrane for the Ghumot, so we can avoid killing the Monitor Lizard for its skin. In 1972 the Government of India placed it on the endangered list and banned its killing.

July 28, 2017

Socorro socio art and cultural association, Porvorim in the forefront of making a difference and doing things differently, with elders sharing skills, and investing in the young. Read an article by Dolcy D'cruz in the oHeraldo.

July 28, 2017

Delighted to announce our next event RAMPONNKARANCHEM FEST on the gorgeous Arambol beach.The festival will be celebrated on 17th September starting at 10am . With full support of Fr Pio Almeida and his parishioners, expect an afternoon of konkani music resonating to the beats of Ghumotts, Maandallim, Kotteios etc, with goan cultural dances and plenty of Goenchem Jevonn. Mark your date. The file photo below was at the first Ramponnkaranchem Fest held in Benaulim with friends Emiliano and Douglas Fernandes three years ago..

July 27, 2017

Known as an artist of three continents namely of Asia, Africa and Europe, Mr Vamona Navelcar has volunteered to be part of the Patoienchem Fest in Socorro in 15th Aug. Its a honour, and we are delighted that we have great sons of Goa, who makes time, and are willing to share their skills for the benefit others . Welcome Sir .

July 27, 2017

Two festivals on Independence Day, one in the North and one in South of Goa. As Socorro, Bardez celebrates Patoiencem Fest, Carmona, Salcette celebrates Ekvottacho Dis. Its a festivals of old games of Goa with a majority of villagers, young and old taking part. Also a variety of goan sweets, music , dances are performed. This festival was launched a few years ago with the guidance of Fr Agnelo Rodrigues then parish priest of Carmona church and villagers.

July 26, 2017

The only festival in the Goan world which serves free food, free snacks, free entertainment, free parking and free entrance for all and anyone in Goa and the world can attend.

July 26, 2017

Differently abled bamboo artist Premanand Satarkar with some of his amazing works which will feature at this years Patoienchem Fest in Socorro on 15th august 2017.

July 25, 2017

The Goan write up on the Patoienchem Fest to be held in Socorro, Goa on 15th August 2017.

July 25, 2017

This over fifty year old jackfruit tree has in recent years been giving us a bumper harvest. Our friends and neighbours are astonished to see so many jackfruits. My theory is that this tree loves to rock, as our FM Radio is on all day near this tree. I have no other explanation as we do not water it or put any manure etc.

July 03, 2017

My fifteen minutes of fame in the oHeraldo written with great patience by Dolcy D'cruz.

July 02, 2017

Introduction to the Blog.

July 02, 2017

Welcome to my Blog, I will be posting about my unique travels around Goa featuring its traditional cuisine and its people. This blog will also be narrating my personal experience of organising low cost, diverse eco-friendly festivals.