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MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES:
Are listed below
Archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery
Archives Museum of Goa
Museum of Christian Art, Rachol
Renaissance Art Gallery
 HANDICRAFTS
IN GOA:
Pottery & Terracotta: Bicholim village in Goa is well
known for its pottery. Articles used in everyday living
are artistically molded here. Bamboo Craft: Is another
important craft of Goa. Decorative articles as well as
every day objects are made from bamboo.
Coir Products: As coconuts are found in abundance,
coir products are widely used by the locals. Entire families
in certain villages engage themselves in producing articles
made out of coir.
Jewelry: The famous 'marquisette', 'green malachite',
'sand stone' and the delicate filigree work used in shaping
gold as well as silver jewelry is well appreciated world
wide.
Seashell craft: The artisans produce ashtrays, lampshades,
coasters, frames etc. from seashells.
Jute Macramé craft: Decorative articles like bags, potholders,
wall hangings, etc. are made from jute.
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS:
As the population comprises of Christians, Hindus and
a few Muslims as well, Goa is in festive mood almost throughout
the year.
Zatra: Auspicious days according to the Hindu calendar
are celebrated and known as 'Zatra'. Certain rituals are
performed and a fair like atmosphere draws crowds from
in and around the temple area.
Diwali: Marks the beginning of winter according to
the Hindu calendar. It is commonly known as the festival
of lights and the goddess of wealth called 'Laxmi' is
worshipped.
Ganesh Chaturthi: The idol of 'Lord Ganesh' is
worshipped in most Hindu homes in Goa for a period ranging
from 1 to 11 days after which it is immersed in water
with much fun and celebrations.
Christmas: A much loved festival worldwide is also
celebrated in Goa by the Christian population on December
25th. A traditional midnight mass to commemorate the birth
of Jesus Christ and the long awaited 'Santa Claus' brings
joy to the young and the old alike.
 Carnival:
Non stop fun for 3 days with color, food, drinks, music,
song and dance is how 'Carnival' celebrated. Each state
takes pride in creating artistic floats based on either
social or cultural themes. Large crowds gather around
the city area either to participate in competitions or
simply enjoy watching. This 3 festival of 'Carnival' is
then followed by the season of 'Lent', which means fasting
and abstinence
SPORTS: The most popular sports in Goa is Football:
This sport arrived in Goa in 1883 and the professional
football association was formed in 1949. Since then, Goa
has produced football players of international repute.
To know the latest events in local football, one can contact
The Goan Football Association at Panaji, Goa.
 WATER
SPORTS: Being surrounded by beaches from the northern
to the southern tip of Goa, water sports lovers can have
a wonderful time. A number of government and private organizations
like hotels and tour operators conduct water sport activities
including training courses at very nominal charges. Para
sailing, surfing, water-skiing, scuba diving, snorkeling,
water scooter rides are some of the water sports available
in Goa.
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