Goa Local Customs

 32 Reviews  Raksha bandhan (the bond of protection in Hindi) or Rakhi is a Hindu festival which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a rakhi (a holy thread) around their brothers'... 

 3 Reviews  Fascinating watching the local fishermen at Coco Beach. The effort that is put into fishing appears tremendous. Starting with wading out with the long fishing net to create a loop, then with as many... 

 JessH Says:  Onion Bhajis are probably one of the most popular Indian appetizers or snacks, and a firm favourite when ordering "a curry" for takeaway or delivery... but have... 

 JessH Says:  Chutney is one of India's great culinary exports: eaten with peppery Poppadums, cheese and crackers, to spice up your main course with rice, or in Britain it... 

 illumina Says:  Women's dress in this part of India is a little different, as lots of particularly older women don't wear the sari. Their clothes are similar to costumes seen... 

 Rupanworld Says:  Goa is a perfect example of Cultural diversity and peaceful co-existence. For many centuries Hindus and Christians (and a pretty big population of Muslims) have... 

 Rupanworld Says:  The Goa Carnival organised in mid February every year is part of Goa custom for sure. For three days and nights the streets become alive with vibrant colours,... 

 toonsarah Says:  While visiting the western, inland area of Goa we were taken on a tour of this cashew nut factory and shown various stages in the process of roasting the nuts... 

 toonsarah Says:  As we travelled around Goa I was interested to see and photograph many aspects of daily life. Much of the countryside is given over to agriculture, especially... 

 toonsarah Says:  Perhaps the most interesting of the several villages we went to was this one, a busy fishing village (in fact almost a small town) on the banks of a wide river.... 

 toonsarah Says:  These women are making ropes from coir, the hairy husk of the coconut. The process is as follows:Firstly the coconut shells must be immersed in the river for... 

 toonsarah Says:  We stopped for a while in one village to watch the local women at work washing clothes in the river, from which they had carved out a deep bay. The technique is... 

 toonsarah Says:  While visiting one of the villages in western Goa, near the border with Karnataka, we were invited into a home to see how the family lived and cooked. The woman... 

 toonsarah Says:  While on a tour of local villages we stopped in one where we saw this little school by the side of the main road. The children were having their lunch and we... 

 toonsarah Says:  The Goan countryside is dotted with these shops, which are sponsored by the makers of chocolate biscuits, soft drinks etc. Some are little local shops, others... 

 Escadora7 Says:  If you would like to get nostalgic from watching a film, here's a list, Hollywood Movies * Bourne Supremacy* Do Your Thing* Last Hippie Standing Bollywood... 

 jalapeeno Says:  Everyone wants a tip!!!!!!!!Its always good to tip and in such a cheap place why not! However... its seems that its somewhat ruining the ecomnomy and giving... 

 Cat1976 Says:  If you are happy with the service you have received from your hotel staff or restaurant staff then tip them. the staff are often on very low wages and the tips... 

 catkin Says:  The local moonshine or firewater, Feni is distilled from cashew nuts and is readily available all over Goa.I am usually quite game to try local alcoholic... 

 venteeocho Says:  The legacy of dance in India is tremendous. On temple walls, on an urban stage, in impromptu outbursts by a mellow evening fire, men and women twinkle their... 

 grandad Says:  Women have a major part to play in the workforce in Goa - you will see them selling from fruit and market stalls, working on construction sites and digging... 

 shalin Says:  The best time to visit Goa would be November-February-beautiful weather and an air of festivity!The season ends in May.Don't forget to thank anyone and... 

 illumina Says:  As well as the more usual cows wandering around the streets, you're sure to also run into a water buffalo or two (or a herd!). They can make the roads tricky to...