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   The Dona Paula Statue was installed by the then Chief Minister Dayanand Bandodkar unveils  the statue 'India's Image' by Baroness Y. Von Leistner at Dona Paula on Sunday. 

Theatres of Goa

Theatres of Goa Note* The dramas down here are pre dominantly performed in Konkani Language. Konkani language is a macro language spoken widely in the Konkan Coast of India. Tiatr The most well known Konkani dramas in the world. Tiatr consist of six to seven parts, tiatr is based on family life, political affairs, love-sorrow, land lords and tenants etc. the first song on the stage is the introductory of the Tiatr's main story, wherein the audience comes to know the outline of the story. The Tiatr has to be set up in such a way that the audience are interested to know the further part of the story as it proceeds. Between the story, the comedians play a major role, in giving people laughter dose. After every part, one or two songs entertains the audience as well as offers time to the Tiatrists for dressing and stage setting Zaggor Zaggor is performed by two forms, one is popular among the Christian Gawda and the other by Pernni community. The Christian Gawda Zaggor derives...

Goan Dances

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Goan Dances Goff The spring dance associated with spring festivities and danced by peasant of Canacona Taluka. Strict discipline and co-operation is demanded n the part of the participants in this style of dance as they all share a cord of different colours in their hands (these multi coloured cords hang down from a point above the dancers) and perfect rhythm, restriction of movements and all attention are the features of this artistic weaving of braid on music of Cymbals and song. This braid formation dance is said to practiced also in some parts of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Dekni A dance performed by women. This is the song of the temple dancing girl. The "porios" or temple dancers were professional in their engagements. Their service's was a must for rich Hindu weddings and hence near Hindu temples. The ladies wear gunngurs to their feet and tap them giving graceful accaompainment to the song. The most important dekni song are"Aga Taria, Taria Mama" and...

Goan Folklore

The Beauty of ones place is the love of his heart. Goa is between the Shayadris on the east an the Arabian sea. And every Goan's heart stands for this lovely Goa. Nature has lavishly blessed Goa with good nature and with the heritage of the beautiful culture of Goa. its vibrant culture is a blend of east and west, ie. the blend of Konkan Coast Culture and Iberian Cultures. This blend arose from several centuries of Portuguese dominance in Goa. The Goan culture has also influence from several other regions of  the world, including the Americas, which can be seen in the cuisine and beverages of Goa. the simple Goa has been a huge attraction through out the world.  Being the famous  destination among travellers Goa and Goans have benefited alot from it, specially in the Tourism Industry. Goan Dances Ghode Modni The folk dance is popular in the  Bicholim Taluka, depicting warriors with colourful headgears and costumes. The dancers dance with effigies of horses, mov...