In a bid to educate students about Goa’s fascinating history and heritage, Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School, Fatorda, organized a field trip to various heritage sites in Quepem and Sanguem talukas. The excursion, which was part of their studies and assignment, left the students astounded and enlightened.
Seventy-seven students and nine teaching staff, led by their history teacher Sr. Zinia Caeiro, visited several sites, including two Buddhist caves in Rivona, Usgalimol Rock Art site, Kajur Petroglyph, Paik Dev Temple, the tribal Maand, and the Bubbling Lake at Netravali.
The trip was facilitated by Chicalim Bio-Crusaders, a organization dedicated to preserving Goa’s history and heritage. Mr. Cyril A. Fernandes, President of Chicalim Bio-Crusaders, accompanied the students and shared his vast knowledge of Goa’s history and heritage.
The students were particularly fascinated by the rock art carvings at Usgalimol. Miss Shane Pasha, a student, was “literally dazed” by the ancient art and appealed to her fellow students to visit the site and learn about the contributions of their ancestors.
The students also gained valuable insights into the history and practices of the tribals. They were shown the “Baska” or the Maand, where the tribal heads or “Budvont” would sit and deliberate on the day-to-day affairs of their people.
Miss Stephnie Fernandes, another student, expressed her satisfaction with the learning experience. “It was the first time I heard about the Kajur Petroglyph or the tribal Maand and Paik Dev,” she said.
The final visit was to the Bubbling pond (Budbudeanchi Tolli) at Netravali, where the students enthusiastically participated in clapping and observing the reaction of the claps in the form of bubbles emanating from under the pond water.
History Teacher Sr. Zinia Carneiro expressed her gratitude to Chicalim Bio-Crusaders and Mr. Cyril A. Fernandes for facilitating the trip and sharing their knowledge with the students.
This field trip was a unique opportunity for the students to explore and learn about Goa’s rich heritage. It not only enhanced their knowledge but also instilled in them a sense of pride and appreciation for the state’s history and culture.
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