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.
Tag: Goa History
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.
Goa’s Freedom Fighters Remembered at Aguad Port & Jail Complex on June 18
On June 18, Rohidas Dessai, President of the Goa Freedom Fighters Association, paid tribute to his fellow freedom fighters at the historic Aguad Port & Jail Complex. Family members also visited the site, reconnecting with their legacy through the Aguad Interactive Museum and memorial displays.
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.
Launch of New History Textbook for Class 9
The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has officially launched a new history textbook for Class 9 that highlights the state's rich cultural and historical legacy. At a workshop in Porvorim, Chairman Bhagirath Shetye emphasized the importance of connecting students to Goa’s heritage through educational field visits and experiential learning.