Adv. Amit Palekar, Convenor and Spokesperson of the Goa Congress Party, received a warm welcome from members of the St. Cruz constituency community in London during his four-day visit to the United Kingdom, where he is attending community events and interacting with Goans living abroad.
Tag: Goan Diaspora
Fifty Years, Three Continents: The Fernandes Family’s Remarkable Return to Divar
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.
Capt. Venzy Viegas Inspires Goans Abroad at World Goa Day 2025 in Kuwait
AAP MLA Capt. Venzy Viegas joined the Goan Cultural Centre–Kuwait as a special guest for the World Goa Day 2025 celebrations, uniting Goans from across the region in a celebration of culture, identity, and togetherness. His message of preserving Goa’s “Asmutai” (heritage) and building a brighter future resonated deeply with the diaspora.
Goa’s Heritage Shines in Leicester as Historic Tiatr “Devachen Naun Jietam Hanv” Packs Braunstone Civic Hall
The Goan tiatr “Devachen Naun Jietam Hanv,” directed by acclaimed theatre stalwart Mariano Fernandes, captivated a full house at Braunstone Civic Hall, Leicester, on 19 October 2025. Featuring Goan legends Prince Jacob and Varsha Usgaokar, the event became a landmark cultural celebration of Konkani theatre, identity, and heritage among the Goan diaspora in the United Kingdom.
Goan Carrom Cup 2025 Unites Goan Community in London with Sport and Spirit
The Goan Sports Club U.K. hosted the Goan Carrom Cup 2025 in Hounslow, London, bringing together Goans of all ages and backgrounds for a vibrant day of sport, culture, and community. With exciting matches and growing participation, the event reaffirmed the unity and spirit of the Goan diaspora.