Goa in a nutshell

Katia Goes

THE ESSENTIALS

If you ask any local, there is nothing Goans love more than their classic xitt, kodi ani nuste (fish, curry and rice). But, apart from this, menus in Goan restaurants have almost every other cuisine.

Goa| Goan cusine| Rice curry & fish | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

WOVEN TOGETHER

Shifting between the quiet village life and the bustling parties, Goan culture is an amalgamation of its festivals, music, art, dance and everything in between.

Goa| Goan culture| Village life

VIVA GOA!

Goan festivals are truly something else! Be it Carnival, Shigmo or Sao Joao, the Goan festive energy is contagiously unmatched!

Goa| Goan festivals| Sao Joao| Siolim

WE SWEAR BY...

...Konkani, which is the mother-tongue, and Goans would not have it any other way. Nevertheless, there are other languages such as English, Hindi and Marathi that are also spoken here.

Goa| Goan language| Konkani

WEATHER WISE

Goa is widely known to have a tropical humid climate. But has its fair share of abundant monsoon, scorching summers and moderately cold winters.

Goa| Goan weather| Tropical climate | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

ABODE OF FUSION

Known to be largely influenced by the Portuguese, most of the ancestral houses in Goa depict Indo-Portuguese architecture.

Goa| Goan architecture| Indo-Portuguese

PEOPLE FRIENDLY

Every place is a reflection of its people. And Goans are some of the most simple, hospitable and genuine people you will meet.

Goa| Goans| Goan people| Goa carnival| Panjim | Photo : Rohan Fernandes

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