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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

The beautiful Goa

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The best place for tourists in India- GOA a complete description of Goa from a Goan's perspective Goa is not just about the pristine beaches and cheap alcohol rates and rave parties, there's so much more to this than meets the eye. it was colonised by the Portuguese and thus exhibit their rich architecture in it's churches and houses. Goa is also rich in its flora and fauna as it rests in the western ghat biodiversity hotspot. Goa is prevalently known for its coconuts and cashew plantation in bulk. they are ubiquitous. Rice is the main food crop, and other crops include pulses, Ragi (Finger Millet) and others. The basic cash crops are coconut, cashewnut and also sugarcane, pineapple, mango and banana. Goa's state animal is the Gaur, while the state bird is the Ruby Throated Yellow Bulbul and the state tree is the Asan. The people of Goa (Goans) are cordial in their behaviour and consider it Godlike to be magnanimous to their neighbours. They showcase uni