Why is Goa so different to the rest of India?
Goa is visibly different from the rest of India, owing to Portuguese rule which isolated it from the rest of India for 451 years. The Goan population is a mixture of Hindus and Roman Catholics, the distribution being approximately 65\% Hindu and 24\% Christian. There is also a smaller Muslim population.
What is so special about Goa?
Goa is one of the most favorite destination among Indian tourists due to its pristine beaches. Every beach has its specialty, beauty, and serenity where tourists enjoy their best. Famous beaches in Goa: Baga, Candolim, Calangute, Morjim, Arambol, Anjuna, etc.
What makes Goa unique?
It is one of the best, beautiful and favorite tourist destinations in India not only because of beaches, but also for its pleasant weather, happening nightlife, delectable seafood, thrilling water activities, and more. If we start from the beginning, even 10,000 words would be less to describe the amazing city of Goa.
Why is Goa so different from the rest of India?
This is because Goan customs and culture is highly influenced by western culture, all thanks to four hundred and fifty years of Portuguese rule that made Goa different from the rest of India. If you are not a Goan then you are labelled as ‘Ghanti’ or ‘Bhingta’, i.e. an outsider.
Do Goans have respect for visitors from other parts of India?
According to a Goan, visitors can come, stay, eat, drink and go back to their states without creating any issues and there is nothing wrong in that, but the question is why do Goans not have respect for these fellow Indians, albeit from other parts of India? Before we go into the details, we need to understand the people of Goa and their mentality.
When did the number of Goans leave Goa?
In 1880, there 29,216 Goans who left Goa. By 1954, this number rose to 180,000. After the Annexation of Goa in 1961 by the Republic of India, there has been a steep rise in the number of emigrants of Goan origin. Many had applied and were granted Portuguese passports in order to obtain a European residence.
How did the Portuguese affect the culture of Goa?
Goans have been ruled by the Portuguese for more than 4 centuries which is the longest period of colonialism by and far. The Portuguese left a deep impression on the Goan culture and customs. Goa was a Portuguese colony while the rest of India was ruled by the British.