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Culture of Goa |
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One of the most discerning asset of Goa is its cultural heritage. The culture of Goa ensembles the Portuguese influence as well as other Europen influences. It, at the same time also draws it nourishment traditional Konkani traditions. Goan folklore comprises of folk songs, dances, music, visual arts and folk tales rich in content and variety. Music flows in Goan blood and every Goan can play a guitar or pick out a tune on the piano. The culture of Goa is a typical alloy that is made out of the peaceful coexistence of Hinduism and Christianity. This in fact, eiptomizes the unique identity of Goa. Manddo is the traditional Goan music which originated in the 19th century and is sunga nd dance on special occasions.
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The western english songs have a large following in most parts of Goa. Traditional Konkani folk songs also have a hefty following. It has been found that Goans have a preference for pop music, soft rock and ballads over hard rock, hip-hop and others. Some of the traditional Goan dance forms are dekhnni, fugdi and corridinho.
Cuisine forms an important part in the culture of any nation or community and Goa is no exception. Rice and fish are the staple diet of Goa. Goa is famous for its rich variety of fishes cooke with elaborate recipes. Coconut and coconut oil is largely usec in Goan food along with chili peppers, spices abd vinegar giving the food a uniqur flavor. Pork dishes form an inevitable part of the culture of Goa. Dishes like Vindaloo, Xacuti and Sorpotel are cooked for major occasions among the catholics. Bebicana, a sweet dish and the exotic Goan vegetable stewknown as Khatkhate is famous all across the ccountry. The typical Indo-Portuguese style architectural buildings, the living museums, the world heritage sites all integrate to give us a flavor of the culture of Goa that is distinctively Goan.
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| Government Approved Hotels in Goa |
| Varma Beach Resort |
| The Majestic Hotel, Goa |
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| Heritage Hotels in Goa |
| Hotel Panjim Inn |
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| Things to do in Goa |
| Goa Cruises |
| Bird Watching in Goa |
| Snorkeling in Goa |
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| Cheap and Budget Hotels in Goa |
| Baja Do Sol Goa Beach Hotel |
| Woodlands Hotel |
| Paradise Village Hotel |
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