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By the end of the month of May, just before the monsoon, one will notice people hurrying to the market to buy food stuff that won’t be available in the market during the rainy season. Though this tradition is seeing a decline, the rush to buy Purument at the Friday Mapusa market tells a different story
As a celebration of World Heritage Day, the villagers of Siolim will be witnessing the inauguration of the restored Dovornen at Porta Vaddo, Siolim, today, April 26 at 5.30 pm. With an evening of programmes planned on the occasion, the importance of this structural monument will be highlighted
The feast of Our Lady of Annunciation at Siridao is also celebrated as the feast of Jezu Nazaré, traditionally known as Pejechem Fest on the first Sunday following Easter. Celebrated today, the feast will be witness a huge crowd of devotees participating in the Mass followed by queuing for the pez (kanji) in earthen containers, the only festival in Goa where pez is served
The months of April and May are known for queues of people at the coconut oil mills known as ‘ghannem’ in Konkani where coconut oil is extracted from the dried coconut kernel. The traditional coconut oil is still consumed in Goa and is known for its various health benefits. With more scientific research, even virgin coconut oil is now gaining popularity in the state