St Joseph Vaz’s Letter of Bondage
Also known as Deed of Bondage or Letter of Slavery. 342 years today. The letter was written in Portuguese.
Celebrating Braz and Jazz
The "Raga Rock" concert brought senior and junior musicians on stage, paying tribute to a Goa-born jazzman Braz Gonsalves who made a name for himself…
Signs of our Times
Until 1961, official and commercial signage was, quite understandably, in Portuguese.
Good Friday Procession in Panjim
The Good Friday service at the Panjim church comprises a poignant Crucifixion tableau and a procession that wends its way through the city streets, culminating…
Santos Passos in Panjim
The ceremonies of the Santos Passos in Panjim comprise a representation of the holy steps of Christ’s Passion, with a tableau changing on every Sunday of……
Relics of St Anthony in Goa
The pilgrimage of the relics of St Anthony helped to keep their use in perspective and promote the faith of the people.