A modern serenade: Daniel, the harp and the sounds of Goa
KATHERINE MANUELIf you have scrolled through Instagram reels over the course of a few weeks and your For You page is musically inclined, there is a chance you have stumbled across the heavenly sounds of a harp to the tune of the Konkani
Where music meets heritage
Floyd Santimano believes that music education is also about helping young learners connect with their culture, roots and identity, and that is exactly what he hopes to do through Floyd Music Academy
How Dahi Handi adds cheer to Goa’s Gokulashtami festivities
Across Goa, Dahi Handi brings together young and old in a celebration of faith, teamwork, courage and Krishna’s playful spirit, as they form a human pyramid to recreate the lord’s childhood
Stories from a turbulent past
Dr Edger Valles looks back at colonialism, dictatorship, and the experiences that inspired the book Shadows and Lights of the Portuguese Empire
Nepal’s deadly flood tragedy and the pain of distance
For Nepalis living in Goa, watching their homeland face devastation from thousands of miles away has brought grief, helplessness, and memories of home
