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Good Exposition arrangements

I went for the Exposition at Old Goa twice so far, including on the feast day of St Francis Xavier, and I must appreciate all the great efforts of the government, government agencies, police, church authorities, Catholic clergy/nuns, scores of volunteers and all the rest who have made this a very well-organised event.


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Ban on vendors at Old Goa on feast day: Was it justified?

Rui Pereira, Navelim
Published Dec 5, 2024, 12:59 AM IST
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As reported, some vendors were banned at Old Goa on the feast day. Some say it was the right decision because some devotees and pilgrims got disturbed by their approach while selling their items. Others say due to ban on vendors there was smooth flow of people in the streets and through the fair. It seems that some sellers who can pay big money are allowed to put up their stalls and sell their goods including eatables. But the poor vendors selling ordinary items such as…

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