Frazer Andrade
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…