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MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES:
Are listed below
Archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery
Archives Museum of Goa
Museum of Christian Art, Rachol
Renaissance Art Gallery
HANDICRAFTS IN GOA:
Pottery & Terracotta: Bicholim village in Goa is well known
for its pottery. Articles used in everyday living are artistically
molded here. Bamboo Craft: Is another important craft of Goa.
Decorative articles as well as every day objects are made from
bamboo.
Coir Products: As coconuts are found in abundance, coir products
are widely used by the locals. Entire families in certain villages
engage themselves in producing articles made out of coir.
Jewelry: The famous 'marquisette', 'green malachite', 'sand
stone' and the delicate filigree work used in shaping gold as
well as silver jewelry is well appreciated world wide.
Seashell craft: The artisans produce ashtrays, lampshades, coasters,
frames etc. from seashells.
Jute Macramé craft: Decorative articles like bags, potholders,
wall hangings, etc. are made from jute.
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS:
As the population comprises of Christians, Hindus and a few
Muslims as well, Goa is in festive mood almost throughout the
year.
Zatra: Auspicious days according to the Hindu calendar are celebrated
and known as 'Zatra'. Certain rituals are performed and a fair
like atmosphere draws crowds from in and around the temple area.
Diwali: Marks the beginning of winter according to the Hindu
calendar. It is commonly known as the festival of lights and
the goddess of wealth called 'Laxmi' is worshipped.
Ganesh Chaturthi: The idol of 'Lord Ganesh' is worshipped in
most Hindu homes in Goa for a period ranging from 1 to 11 days
after which it is immersed in water with much fun and celebrations.
Christmas: A much loved festival worldwide is also celebrated
in Goa by the Christian population on December 25th. A traditional
midnight mass to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ and the
long awaited 'Santa Claus' brings joy to the young and the old
alike.
Carnival:
Non stop fun for 3 days with color, food, drinks, music, song
and dance is how 'Carnival' celebrated. Each state takes pride
in creating artistic floats based on either social or cultural
themes. Large crowds gather around the city area either to participate
in competitions or simply enjoy watching. This 3 festival of
'Carnival' is then followed by the season of 'Lent', which means
fasting and abstinenc
SPORTS:
The most popular sports in Goa is Football: This sport arrived
in Goa in 1883 and the professional football association was
formed in 1949. Since then, Goa has produced football players
of international repute. To know the latest events in local
football, one can contact The Goan Football Association at Panaji,
Goa.
WATER SPORTS:
Being surrounded by beaches from the northern to the southern
tip of Goa, water sports lovers can have a wonderful time. A
number of government and private organizations like hotels and
tour operators conduct water sport activities including training
courses at very nominal charges. Para sailing, surfing, water-skiing,
scuba diving, snorkeling, water scooter rides are some of the
water sports available in Goa.
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