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.
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Goa Tourism to Celebrate São João with the Grand Siolim Boat Festival on 24th June 2025
The Department of Tourism, Goa, in collaboration with the Siolim São João Traditional Boat Festival & Cultural Organisation, will celebrate Siolim São João 2025 on 24th June. Held at Siolim’s scenic riverside opposite St. Anthony’s Church, the festival will feature a traditional boat parade, folk performances, and lively music, celebrating Goa’s vibrant monsoon culture and deep-rooted traditions.
Goa to Celebrate “Festakar Marius Fernandes Day” Annually on May 24Inclusive Purumentachem Fest to Be Held at Goa College of Home Science, Panjim
Goa will officially honour the legacy of Marius Fernandes – affectionately known as Festakar – with the inaugural Festakar Marius Fernandes Day on May 24, 2025. The celebration, part of the Inclusive and Accessible Purumentachem Fest at Goa College of Home Science, Panjim, promises a vibrant showcase of Goan culture, inclusion, and community spirit.
Goan Diaspora Shines: Two Persons of Goan Origin Make History in Australian Parliament
Two individuals of Goan origin, Leon Rebello and Zaneta Mascarenhas, have made the Goan community proud by being elected as Members of Parliament in Australia. Rebello, a 30-year-old lawyer, represents the Liberal National party, while Mascarenhas, a 44-year-old engineer, retained her seat for the Labour party.
Goan Community Mourns the Loss of Alvaro Collaço
The Goan community in the UK came together to pay their respects to Alvaro Collaço, former chairman of the Goan Overseas Association (GOA) UK, who passed away on December 31, 2024.