Madganvcho Awaaz has launched Asmitai Vars, a year-long programme to commemorate 60 years of Goa’s historic Opinion Poll of 1967, with senior advocate and Opinion Poll stalwart Uday Bhembre unveiling the initiative in Margao.
Tag: Goa History
VVM’s Vidya Vikas Academy Students Explore Aguad Port & Jail Complex
Class X students of VVM’s Vidya Vikas Academy, Margao, visited the Aguad Port & Jail Complex in North Goa, gaining first-hand insights into Goa’s history, freedom struggle and cultural legacy through interactive exhibits and museum experiences.
This Liberation Day, Step into History at Aguad Port and Jail Complex with Free Entry for Goans
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.
Heritage First Festival 2025 Begins, Showcasing Goa’s Cultural Richness Through 41 Walks & Workshops
The second edition of the Heritage First Festival opened at Panaji’s Azad Maidan with a call to rediscover Goa’s cultural, ecological, architectural and linguistic heritage through 41 curated walks and workshops across the state.
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.
