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Fontainhas in Panjim is a<br />

perfect location to take a look at<br />

heritage houses now thrown open<br />

for tourists as heritage hotels,<br />

heritage restaurants, art galleries<br />

etc. Margao, Chandor, Curtorim in<br />

South Goa and Saligao, Siolim,<br />

Pernem in North Goa are<br />

perfect for heritage trails through<br />

the quaint towns and villages<br />

bedecked by heritage homes.<br />

GTDC conducts walking trails in<br />

Fontainhas latin quarter & on<br />

Diwar Island.<br />

CHARMING CULTURE<br />

Goa’s cultural heritage will leave<br />

you simply spell bound. The rich<br />

cultural heritage of Goa is a stark<br />

contrast to the rest of India.<br />

Goa’s culture has a<br />

combination of originality and<br />

influences with<br />

a riot of colour, costumes and<br />

creativity.<br />

Festivals are the best time to<br />

witness Goa’s culture when artists<br />

and artisans converge on the<br />

streets to showcase local and<br />

traditional dances, folklore,<br />

handicrafts and a lot<br />

more.<br />

GOAN<br />

GOURMETS<br />

This aspect of Goa’s<br />

heritage will surely<br />

sound tempting! One<br />

can truly expeience<br />

Goa’s heritage<br />

through its food and<br />

flavours. Goa’s cuisine<br />

is influenced by its<br />

Hindu origins, 400<br />

3<br />

years of Portuguese<br />

colonialism and<br />

modern techniques. The use of<br />

coconut, rice, kokum are distinct<br />

features. Added spice to it makes<br />

the meal really nice.<br />

TANTALIZING TRADITIONS<br />

The warm and hospitable, easy<br />

going lifestyle along with adaptable<br />

customs and traditions are other<br />

aspects of Goan heritage one<br />

needs to witness and experience.<br />

People are free to follow their<br />

respective religions, and attached<br />

customs and traditions.<br />

1. MAE DE DEUS CHURCH,<br />

SALIGAO GOA<br />

2. NILAYA HERMITAGE, ARPORA GOA<br />

3. PALACIO DO DEAO, GOAN HOUSE AT<br />

QUEPEM GOA<br />

4. MAHADEVA TEMPLE, TAMBDI<br />

SURLA GOA<br />

For more information and<br />

bookings<br />

P: + 91 - 832 - 2438830 /31<br />

E: reservations@goa-tourism.com<br />

WEBSITE : www.goa-tourism.com<br />

www.facebook.com/<br />

officialgoatourism<br />

@TourismGoa<br />

To download the APP<br />

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PHOTOS COURTESY: GOA TOURISM<br />

SEPTEMBER <strong>2016</strong> ||||| 9

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