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Will you jump if your friends do? In Goa, São João says yes

From wells and kopels to songs and shared memories, Goa’s beloved Sao Joao festival continues to celebrate community spirit, even as changing times and delayed rains leave their mark

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São João: When Goa celebrates as one

More than a monsoon festival, São João has long been a symbol of Goa’s unique spirit, bringing people across religions and generations together in celebration, friendship, tradition, and shared identity

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Zavaianchem Fest: Honouring the son-in-law, celebrating community

From festive meals and kopels to the symbolic ojem, the Feast of the Son-in-Law reflects Goa's enduring spirit of family bonds, village ties, and syncretic traditions passed down through generations

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Bob's Banter: Just walk..!

Robert ClementsThe disciples were battling a storm on the Sea of Galilee when they saw a figure walking towards them on the water. Terrified, they thought they were seeing a ghost. Then came the reassuring voice of Jesus.

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The Spirit of fatherhood before the law

As Father's Day approaches, many families shall celebrate the men who guided them through childhood, offered protection during uncertainty, and quietly assumed responsibility for burdens that their children never saw. Observing the day becomes less about celebration and more about gratitude. What makes a father?T

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