Catch a few pre-Exposition glimpses of Old Goa

Evelyn Siqueira

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS

With the decennial exposition of the sacred relics of St Francis Xavier fast approaching, Old Goa is already buzzing with activity.

Old Goa | exposition | Se Cathedral | church | Photo: Abigail Crasto

GET SET …

From the Basilica of Bom Jesus to Se Cathedral, everything in the vicinity is getting a fresh new look in preparation for the 45-day event.

Old Goa | exposition | Basilica of Bom Jesus | church | Photo: Abigail Crasto

MEN AT WORK

Work on the pandal – where masses will be held on the feast and novena days – is in full swing.

Old Goa | exposition | Basilica of Bom Jesus | renovation work | Photo: Abigail Crasto

DESTINATION OLD GOA

And, as the tourist season gets underway, hundreds of visitors are making a beeline for Old Goa, while thousands more are expected to attend the Exposition this year.

Old Goa | exposition | Se Cathedral | Photo: Abigail Crasto

STYLE POLICE

Visitors could be seen wearing revealing and distracting clothing. However, they need to respect the sanctity of a religious place by adhering to a modest and respectful dress code.

Old Goa | exposition | Se Cathedral | tourists | Photo: Abigail Crasto

CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS

Even a UNESCO World Heritage Site, such as Old Goa, which receives countless footfalls a day, is not spared of garbage, which is seen strewn around carelessly.

Old Goa | exposition | Basilica of Bom Jesus | church | garbage | Photo: Abigail Crasto

DECORATIVE ITEM?

… that, too, in spite of the presence of garbage bins at regular intervals.

Old Goa | exposition | garbage | Photo: Abigail Crasto

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