As the monsoon clouds gather over Goa, the state prepares to celebrate one of its most vibrant and culturally rich festivals, Sao Joao. Held annually on June 24, this festival commemorates the feast of St. John the Baptist and Sao Joao 2024 promises to be an unforgettable event, blending age-old traditions.
With lively festivities that showcase Goa's unique heritage. Sao Joao has its roots in the Christian traditions brought to Goa by Portuguese colonizers.
St. John the Baptist is celebrated for his role in baptizing Jesus in the River Jordan, and the festival pays homage to this act with joyous water-centric activities. The connection to water is symbolic, reflecting purification and the onset of the monsoon season, which is vital for Goa's agrarian communities.
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GCCI ADVOCATES FOR ENHANCED ROAD SAFETY MEASURES IN SOUTH GOA
The GCCI team, led by Mr.Chandrakant Gawas, Chair of the Logistics Committee, along with Director General Mr. Sanjay Amonkar and Mr. Sanket Kaskar, recently met with South Goa Collector Mr. Asvin Chandru, IAS, to address pressing road safety issues in South Goa. The GCCI team, led by Mr.Chandrakant Gawas, Chair of the Logistics Committee, along with Director General Mr. Sanjay Amonkar and Mr. Sanket Kaskar, recently met with South Goa Collector Mr. Asvin Chandru, IAS, to address pressing road safety issues in South Goa.
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GOA CM ORDERS BOOZE TESTS AT BORDERS AMID RISE IN DRUNK DRIVING CASES
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10 SUPREME COURT'S LANDMARK JUDGEMENT IN SAFARI RETREATS CASE
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GOA ADVANCES TOWARDS BECOMING INDIA'S CREATIVE CAPITAL WITH PROPOSED DESIGN POLICY
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PANAJI LEADS WITH INDIA'S FIRST FULLY AUTOMATED VACUUM SEWER SYSTEM FOR LOW-LYING AREAS
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EMPOWERING WOMEN FOODPRENEURS: GCCI'S FSSAI LICENSING MELA IN SOUTH GOA
Following the success of a recent FSSAI Licensing Mela and Labeling & Packaging Workshop in North Goa, the Women's Wing Committee of the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), in collaboration with the Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration and the DRDA (South), organized another impactful FSSAI Licensing Mela on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
SCREENTIME TO GREENTIME Encouraging Outdoor Adventures For Children
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