Frazer Andrade

Frazer Andrade completed his schooling at Loyola High School, Margão, and pursued higher secondary education at Rosary Higher Secondary School, Navelim. He holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Pharmacy from Goa College of Pharmacy, Panjim. After a year in the pharmaceutical industry, he transitioned to the field of art by interning at the Museum of Christian Art in Old Goa. This led him to Mumbai, where he worked with a private art conservation firm and later studied conservation at the Prince of Wales Museum. Currently, he works as a journalist with a local Goan newspaper. Passionate about Goa’s art, culture, and heritage, Frazer has been actively involved in preserving Goan Christian art since 2014, and antiques since 2012. He founded and manages the Facebook and Instagram pages Indo-Portuguese & Goan Christian Art. Through his ‘Green God’ initiative, he promotes eco-friendly religious sculptures. His interests also include gardening, cycling, and writing. An enthusiastic ambassador for Goa, he takes pride in sharing its rich heritage. Frazer has published two pharmaceutical research papers in international journals and co-authored a research article on art conservation.
64 Articles

Raia’s Feast of Our Lady of Snows and the living tradition of Novidade

The quaint village of Raiá boasts of its mag nificent Igreja de Nos sa Senhora das Neves, built in 1699.…

August Sweets and Goa’s Harvest Traditions

The staple food of Goa is rice, fish, and curry. Rice cultivation begins in June, the crop reaches maturity by…

Portugal Day: The Enduring Legacy of Luís Vaz de Camões and His Remarkable Connection with Goa

Every year on June 10, Portugal celebrates its national day, officially known as the Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities…

The Silent Stories Hidden in Goa’s Heritage

Goa’s heritage is uniquely beautiful and deserves far more attention than it currently receives. Beyond its beaches and churches lies…

A pall of gloom descends on Chicalim as parishioners bid adieu to Fr Bolmax

Frazer Andrade An atmosphere of pro found grief, prayer, and reverence en gulfed the St Francis Xavi er Church in…

From Silent Altars to Lizard Legends: Goa’s Chilling Good Friday Rituals and Forgotten Traditions

Good Friday, the Friday preceding Easter, commemorates Christ's crucifixion and death on Calvary. It's also known as Holy Friday, Great…

Devott Tradition of Lent: Goa’s Vanishing Midnight Ritual of Prayer and Penance

Devott is a distinctive Lenten tradition of special prayers and hymns. "Papiyano, uthaath! Deemi ghalat, rozaar korat, ek Amche Bapa…

Reviving the Wooden Clatter: A Sacred Good Friday Tradition Breathes New Life in Goa

For Christians worldwide, Good Friday holds profound significance as it commemorates the crucifixion, death, and burial of Jesus Christ, the…

Goa’s Lost Tenebrae: The Forgotten Liturgy of Darkness That Once Echoed Through Churches

Nestled in Goa, India's smallest state, a profound Latin heritage endures from over four centuries of Portuguese rule beginning in…

Goa History: Vintage Portuguese-Era Signpost Near Old Patto Bridge in Panjim Lies Neglected, Calls for Heritage Protection

On the right side of the western end of the old Patto Bridge in Panjim stands a neglected vintage signpost…

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