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Goa Culture | Culture of Goa
The rich cultural heritage of Goa is a stark contrast to the rest of India. This is one quality that makes the culture in Goa truly unique. Goa is a place where you find people accepting the presence of all major religions without any ego or hesitation. This is the place where people follow tradition as well as remain ahead with time and trends. The culture in Goa is very easy going and relaxed. You won't find people fighting or arguing over religious issues or dress codes. Everyone is free follow the kind of lifestyle they want to, unlike the rest of India where tradition and conservatism is an inseparable part of one's life.
The people of Goa have the essence of music in their culture. In fact music is quite dominant among people living there. Not just Indian, they take pleasure in Western music and listen to the likes of trance, western classic music, techno, jazz, blues, etc. They have a varied taste and choice when it comes to western music. Most Goans have music in their veins and know how to play a couple of instruments. You can find many Goans breaking into a peppy song on a hot afternoon without any particular reason. Most of the music that they sing has the typical Portugal tune and style. Due to the Portuguese rule in this place, the culture has invariably picked up on the Portugal cultural heritage.
Due to the Portugal rule, many people converted to Christianity at that time. Yet, they did not forget their Indian roots and Goa is one place where you will find people celebrating Diwali and Easter with equal zest and passion. Known as the Golden Goa to the Portuguese, this lovely state is the perfect example of the east meeting the west. Along with Portuguese churches, you find ancient Hindu temples where people of different religions come to pray. At the same time, you will find people enjoying themselves in playful abandon on the gorgeous beaches of Goa. The co existence of different religious, traditional and cultural sentiments is what makes Goa a heady place to visit.
The place has so much to offer apart from its rich cultural heritage. Large five star hotels co-exist harmoniously with roadside shacks. Both have their own charm and importance and form a part of the culture in Goa. The Portugal elements have very beautifully blended with Indian elements thus giving us a unique kaleidoscope of its amazing culture. You find people wearing western clothes as well as performing Indian rituals and worshipping in the traditional way.
Culture of Goa:
One of the things that make Goa unique, are the laws, a legacy that the Portuguese have left behind. The common civil code, confers equal status to all religions, it favors no particular religion.
The law also accords equal legal status to both sexes, in all matters. Perhaps, this is why the local women and girls of Goa are not so shy and reclusive, in stark contrast to the rest of India. Most Goan ladies dress in western fashion dresses and skirts, rather than the more tradition (in India) Saree and Churidar. Of course being used to tourists from around the globe, and the European influence of the Portuguese are the main reasons for this. As part of the Indian subcontinent where conservatism is traditional, the Goans are flamboyant and out going. The women are attractive and in step with the latest trends of the west. The young men bear themselves with a distinct air of machismo; they love football, bullfighting and automobiles, they are quick to smile - or fight. Goa, itself is often stunningly beautiful. The roadsides are bright with cascades of bougainvillea; the forests are alive with iridescent butterflies, and kingfishers so brilliant that they seem to glow from within. Just after the monsoons, in the flooded paddy fields, a horde of workers can be seen preparing for the new crop. Yes, Goa is a beautiful land, with wonderfully hospitable people.
Goa Culture:
The people of Goa are generally well educated; the literacy rate is high. Despite this, the caste system is up and running, in defiance of government laws. Even the Catholics have their casts, borrowed from the casts of their Hindu forefathers. Thus one is not at all surprised to see a matrimonial advert in the papers (or even on this site) that reads; 'Wanted for Goan RC (Roman Catholic) Brahmin bachelor…! In spite of strict laws against dowry, the system is still around, albeit very hush-hush.
Sports are very popular with the locals. Bull fighting (Dhirio) used to draw huge crowds, but now the courts have banned it. Unlike in Portugal, it is not man against bull, but bull against bull. The Dhirios were held in the local paddy fields, no walls or fences to separate the audience from the fighting bulls. Consequently, sometimes a spectator was gored or killed. For this reason the fights were banned. Although gambling is illegal, vast sums of money used to change hands at these fights. The two main sports of interest now, are the usual football and cricket. In Football, Goa has got more first league teams than any other state in India. On any given day there is sure to be a tournament or match, in one or more of the villages.
The staple diet of Goa is fish curry and rice. Unlike the rest of India, most Hindus in Goa eat fish. In the monsoons, when no fresh fish is available, most Goans have very long faces. The other favorite dish is pork, although chicken is a close second. In Goa like many other places in the world, alcohol, for some, is a major problem. The main cause of which is FENI. This is the local drink in Goa, made from either coconut sap or cashew fruit.
Goans are very proud of their state, and are well prepared to fight for its protection. Environmental issues feature prominently, but often lack firmness in dealing with issues related to government utilities, administrative corruption and horrendous government services.
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