24 Jan 2020 | 04:23am IST
STUDENT DELEGATION FROM PORTUGAL EXPERIENCE GOA
Students and
faculty from the Portugal based institute
‘Curso Profissional de Técnico de Turismo, visited Goa’s leading
hospitality institute V M Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality
Education (VMSIIHE) as part of an educational tour focused on the exchange of
culture and knowledge between the two nations.
The institute has an
existing collaboration with Turismo de Portugal, resulting from an MoU signed
between the two countries, in the presence of Antonio Costa, Prime Minister of
Portugal during his visit to Goa some time ago.
The students of the
institute hosted a barbeque on its lawns to welcome the delegation, which
featured a delectable spread of cuisine. The Consul General of Portugal in Goa,
António Chrystêllo Tavares, was invited as a special guest to an evening by
Prof Irfan Mirza, Director/Principal of the institute, and spent time with the
visiting students and faculty.
The institute hosted
the student delegation at its sprawling campus and showed them the sights and
sounds of Goa during their stay in the state. A visit to the bustling Margao
market was a treat to their senses, where the Portuguese students were able to
view local fruits and vegetables, heaps of spices and observe the workings of
the busy fish market.
The institute
organised a culinary masterclass on Goan cuisine for the Portuguese student
delegation where they learnt to create culinary dishes unique to the state of
Goa.
Visit to the spice
farm in Ponda and a trip down history with a tour of the majestic churches at
the Old Goa heritage site was also on the cards to take in the history of the
state which was under Portuguese regime for many years. The delegation also
visited the cultural centre Fundação Oriente located in Fontainhas, Panjim.
Staff
of VMSIIHE accompanied the Portuguese delegation to the beaches of south Goa
during their stay.