WARDS TO VADDOS
Assunção ‘Pidulo’ Fernandes: The Guardian of Anjuna’s Zagor Tradition
North Goa’s answer to South Goa’s ‘khell’ tiatr popular during Carnival, ‘zagor’ has something for everyone – drama, humour, cross-dressers,…
Goan Artisans Nelinda and Carol D’Silva Spin Bobbin Lace into Modern Masterpieces
Nelinda and Carol D'Silva of Majorda breathe new life into the ancient craft of bobbin lace, innovatively reimagining it for…
Amar Bagkar’s Bullock Cart: The Last Lifeline of Tiracol’s Rural Heritage
Young Amar grew up watching his father ‘pilot’ people across villages, offering an essential service that earned them respect and…
Carmo Fernandes: The Goan Trumpeter Who Took His Melodies Worldwide
JOSEPH FERNANDES joseph@herald-goa.com ALDONA: The trumpet melodies of Carmo Caridade Fernandes, a musician from Castellvaddo, Aldona, have travelled across the…
Tavares Bakery: Preserving Goa’s Baking Heritage Amid Modern Pressures
JENIFER FERNANDES joseph@herald-goa.com MOIRA: Tavares Bakery in Moira, run by Bartolomeu Tavares and his family, stands as one of the…
Anton Joao Noronha: The Pioneer Who Shaped Goa’s Culinary Legacy
Known simply as ‘Anton Joao,’ he revolutionised the catering scene in Goa, spending nearly 35 years in the industry. Now…