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Customs and traditions of Goa

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The Goan lifestyle Now, Goa has a copious of  customs and traditions , each being differently adhered to and revelled in different parts of the state. The Portuguese culture can be seen reflected by the architecture of some of the houses, churches and bungalows which are seraphic and Goans articulate Portuguese like no other states in India. The Goans follow the western culture in terms of their ethnicity with some 'desi' tweaks. Goan women are usually seen flaunting the traditional sarees whereas the youth exhibit all sorts of fashion. All Goans live in perfect harmony irrespective of their religion and castes. Castes are almost obsolete in Goa except for a few remote areas. Goan weddings : Another distinct feature about the people of Goa are the ways they celebrate their weddings. The zeal is felt even months before the wedding and everybody get all engrossed in the preparation. One cannot blindside the big fat Catholic weddings. In this, a week before the wedding da