From Kenya to Goa, the UK and back home again, the Fernandes family’s journey spans five decades and three continents. Rooted in culture, resilience and an unwavering sense of belonging, their story is a powerful reflection of migration, memory and the enduring pull of home.
Poems by legendary Goan poet Manohar Rai Sardessai were reimagined as Christmas carols at the Concerto De Natal held at the Museum of Goa, blending Konkani, Portuguese and Western musical traditions into a celebration of Goa’s cultural and literary heritage.
An evening of music, memories and heartfelt tributes marked the condolence gathering held in Panjim to honour the life and legacy of late Senhor Zito de Ornelas Rodrigues Gomes, a pioneering Goan musician and public servant whose contributions bridged culture, community and governance.
Written by former teacher Cosme Lobo, Parra: The Quintessential Goan Village captures the heritage, traditions and living memories of Parra, offering a nostalgic journey through its people, places and cultural legacy ahead of its release on December 23.
The New York Goan Association marked its annual Feast of St Francis Xavier in Whitestone with a Holy Mass, cultural celebrations, music, traditional cuisine and strong community spirit, bringing together over 130 members of the Goan and Indian diaspora.
