To mark the 64th Goa Liberation Day, the Aguad Port and Jail Complex at Sinquerim is offering free entry to Goan residents, inviting them to reconnect with the state’s freedom struggle and rich historical legacy.
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Tribal Research Institute Goa Seeks Names of Unsung Tribal Freedom Fighters for Museum Inclusion
The Tribal Research Institute Goa has called upon the public to help identify tribal freedom fighters from Goa’s liberation movement whose contributions remain undocumented. Their stories will be honored in the upcoming Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum at Farmagudi, Ponda. Submissions are open until October 20, 2025.
Cuncolim Revolt: Goa’s Forgotten War of Independence in 1583
Long before 1857, Goa witnessed its own rebellion — the Cuncolim Revolt of 1583, led by 16 tribal chieftains from the AVC villages of Assolna, Velim, and Cuncolim. This early people's uprising against Portuguese religious persecution marked one of the first armed resistances to foreign rule in India.
Over 180 School Students Visit Aguad Port and Jail Complex, Sinquerim on Goa Revolution Day
On Goa Revolution Day, 188 students from schools across Goa visited the Aguad Port and Jail Complex in Sinquerim. Exploring the Aguad Interactive Museum and walking through historic jail cells, they engaged with the state’s rich history and paid tribute to freedom fighters who were once imprisoned at the site during Goa’s liberation movement.
Martyrs’ Day: Honoring India’s Unsung Heroes
Martyrs' Day is a solemn occasion that honors the sacrifices of India's freedom fighters. Observed on January 30th, the day marks the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948
