-By Jigya Jain
Goa, a small state on the
west coast of India, has always benefited as a commercial centre thanks to its
easily accessible ports. With beautiful harmonies of East and West, Goans have
taken the best of both worlds.
Different religions such as Christians,
Catholics, Muslims and Hindus coexist harmoniously in Goa, a civilization of
warm and happy people. Following ancient traditions and customs, Goans
celebrate all major festivals enthusiastically without imposing religious
barriers on the society.
Goa is famous for its New Year celebrations
and Goan carnivals also attract many tourists. Some of the most popular
festivals in Goa are Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Christmas. Here you will see
a mixture of Hindus, Christians or Muslims. Konkana and Marathi are spoken in
Goa. Most people in Goa can speak English and Hindi and it is a multilingual
state. Different languages are spoken in Goa: English, Portuguese, Konkani,
Hindi and Marathi. And Konkani is the official language of Goa.
The staple food of Goa is
rice and fish curry. Goan cuisine is known for its many fish dishes prepared
according to elaborate recipes. The most common ingredients in Goan food are
coconut, coconut oil, chilies, spices and vinegar, which add a unique flavour
to the food. Khatkhate is a very popular dish during festivals in Goa. A rich,
egg-based, multi-layered sweet dish known as bebinca is a favourite at
Christmas
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