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Galleria by Streets | Goans in Pakistan | Hookahs at Clematis

Cover photo courtesy Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa

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Hooka Lounge at The Clematis

You Don’t Want to Miss This One!

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By Goa Streets

f you’re hooked on hookas, or even if you’re not but still love an occasional drag, there’s now a hooka destination in Goa that’s well worth your while. This is for people who appreciate flavour and love to sit back and truly relax. If you’re an unabashed hooka aficionado like I am, you might be getting bored with some of the sameold same-old flavours that abound in the state. Happily for all of us HL’s (hooka lovers), the hooka lounge at The Clematis – the luxury resort just off the Candolim beach - does away with the boredom by offering unique and exciting hooka flavours, a poolside view and lip-smacking food.

The hooka lounge is built over two floors, with the ground level boasting a fabulous bar with tall chairs and the upper floor all set for lounging, with comfortable floor seating and an incredible view. Not just that, you can also order the hookah while dining or having drinks at Aqua Maritime or Ocean Bar and Grill. Here you can find exotic flavours like Bob Marley, BMW, Soex, Silver fox, guava and the regulars like Paan Ras, Bombay Paan Ras, Lemon, Mint, Double apple, chocolate and many more. 

‘Vasundhara’ Eco Arts Festival In Arambol for the First Time

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ow nice it is to see an international community of artists, musicians and thinkers coming together to organise a festival, united by their love of Goa and an awareness of the need to protect our precious environment.

The Vasundhara Festival, beginning next week in partnership with the Dunagiri Foundation in India, the California-based Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival and the Electronic Music Alliance, will be held at Arambol for the first time from March 5-8. The organisers vision is to weave together environmental education and awareness with music, film, performance, visual and healing arts to honor our earth (Vasundhara).

Featured acts include world-renowned musicians such as Gaudi, Dave Dinger, Lifafa, Spiritual Gangsta, Gurbax, Abai, Rico Loop, B.R.E.E.D., Sickflip, Wazulu, Hang Massive, Janover & Resunator, Ben Pavlidis, EZ Riser and the Human Experience. There will also be dance performances by Delhi-based dance group Natya Nectar, comic physical theatre by Boogie Loop and more by spiritual pop artist Pan Trinity Das. 

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Feb 27 Wicked Friday Featuring Deejays Neliointhemix, Mista Selecta, Shannon David, Ashram Collective, Space kitten & Progressive Patriot At Waters beach Lounge & Grill, Vagator 8 pm onwards +91 9702025555 Mehfil Sufiyana Mehfil” are gatherings of creative souls, exploring musical landscape across culture.

At Hotel Astoria, Assagao 7 pm onwards +91 9545718824 Kinky Reggae Fridays Drink, Dinner, Dance and Good Time At Laguna, Anjuna 7:30 Pm onwards. +91 832 2274131 Live Transalento The New Live -Kali Mirch At Guru Bar, North-Anjuna 7:30 pm onwards +91 9960956691

Feb 28 Saturday Night International Act Featuring 2 bands From France Atma Classical Fusion Sounds Live in Concert and Alchimix Nomad world Fusion At Live Lounge, Baywatch Resort, Colva 7.30 pm +91 9323590051 Saturday 28 Eve Dahan, Vincent Redell, Simply Raa At Marbela Beach, Morjim 5 pm onwards +91 832 6450599

Dec 12 to Mar 27 JAZZ Friday Night Live The Bassman’s Band will be performing An exciting new live music ensemble featuring floating personnel that includes some of the most accomplished local as well as international artistes. The band’s line up and repertoire for each Friday night is curated by renowned bass player and music producer Colin D’cruz.

At Grand Mercure Goa Shrem Resort, Candolim 7 pm to 10 pm +91 832 249 4848 h8861-re@accor.com www.mercure.com

Every Monday LIVE MUSIC How about live music and sea food? Catch Wahida Carmen Gomes live on vocals.

The Fisherman’s Wharf, Cavelossim 7. 30 pm onwards +91 832 2871317 Karaoke Mondays Jive to your own tunes at Karaoke night with Sabby.

The Backyard, Sangolda 8 pm onwards +91 9158372533 thebackyard13@gmail.com

Every Tuesday Acoustic Sunlight With Anselm Francis (Flute & Vocals) and Rodden ‘Ollie” Dsouza (Acoustic Guitar & Vocals) At Tamarin, Near Calangute Mall, Calangute 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm +91 9545477670 Extraordinary Nights Make your Tuesdays extraordinary with Emmanuel Antao.

Gawin’s Restaurant, Varca 9:00 pm onwards +91 9822177179

Every Wednesday

Wednesday - Ladies Night / Fashion Night Meet at the Fire Place for a complimentary welcome drink. Enjoy a midweek break with special themes on haute couture (trendsetting fashions) and beauty sessions and a 50% discount on food and drinks at The Verandah. Then end the night with live music at Capiz Bar with Jovan & Thelma.

At Capiz Bar, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 7 pm till late 91 832 301 1234 grandhyattgoa@hyatt.com goa.grand.hyatt.com Wednesday night Jazz Featuring Marina Xaviour, Bob Tinker, Lenny Heredia, Colin D’cruz, Lester Happy Hours 6 -9 pm At The Park, Calangute @ 8 pm +91 832 2267600 resv.goa@theparkhotels.com www.theparkhotels.com

Saturday Nite Jive Jive to the best of rock and retro classics in a rather electronic tone with Alcatrazz Cheenos, Baga Bridge, Baga +91 8806564991 Friday and Saturday Weekend Sundowners International DJ’s/ Percussionists Watch the sun downer in Style At La Brise Beach Restaurant, Candolim 5 pm to 10 pm +91 8411882760 h8861-re@accor.com www.mercure.com

On-going

Every Thursday

Live Music @ Guru Bar North Anjuna Every Monday: Live Classic Rock Electric Pulse Every Wednesday: Different style 1man Band WITH HAPPY HOURS BAY 2 COCKTAILS N GET 1 FREE Every Friday: live excremental jazz blues funk music Sound OF Goa Collective Every Sunday: Musica Guru live Presenting new Artists from around the world At Guru Bar, North Anjuna 7:30 pm +91 9823383257 | 9960956691 | 0832-2273319 www.gurubargoa.com

Enjoy the Happy offer with Happy Hours along with Live Musical Performances Buy 1 + Get 1 Indian Drinks!

At Clematis Boutique Hotel, Candolim +91 8381043266 reservations@theclematis.com theclematis.com

North16 Unplugged @ North16 Bar North16 Bar is playing fabulous tunes all week long! From Mellow Mondays to Jazz and Blues Saturdays, from Rock n Roll Wednesdays to Indipop Thursdays, North16 Bar has all the best gigs in town.

Enjoy unlimited alcohol packages starting at Rs.499/-, So Drink and Dance all night long.

7:30pm onwards.

North 16, Calangute +91 832 674 5423/5421 reservations@north16.in www.north16goa.com

Deafbeat The Headphone Party At Cleopatra Resort, Palolem Beach 9 pm onwards. +91 832 324 5473

Funk’d up @ Eviva Get your feet stomping to some funk, soul, hip hop and R&B. At Eviva Club, Calangute 8 pm onwards +91 832 226 7900

Thursday’s are to Tango Turn up the temperature with some sensual dancing while chefs whip up something really special to help you usher in the weekend.

Every Thursday featuring The Band.

At Soul Souffle, Verna +91 7720002282 Thursday Sizzling Karaoke Nite Discover the hidden “Indian Idol” in you with Saby Fernandez.

Kudos, Chogm Road, Porvorim 7:30 pm onwards. +91 832 6510565 Silent Disco With DJ Mr. R & Flakey Spinning EDM. Nothing ‘silent’ about this disco (unless you’re wearing headphones, that is).

Alpha Bar, Palolem 9:00 pm onwards. +91 9890281505

Every Friday

Live Music Music Guru presenting new artists from around the world jamming to blues, jazz and even rock n roll.

Guru Club, St Anthony prise north Anjuna 9:00 pm to midnight +91 9823383257 | 9960956691 gurubargoa@gmail.com Freaky Friday Don’t freak out. It’s just another party place.

The Peters Pub, Utorda Beach Road Gates open at 7:00 pm +91 9922909432

Every Saturday

Saturday Night – Music on Fire Have drinks and snacks with your friends and family around the fire with live music, before you head out to Saturday night market or Goan nightlife At Capiz Bar, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 9 pm till midnight. +91 832 301 1234 grandhyattgoa@hyatt.com goa.grand.hyatt.com

Getting married #InAHyattWorld

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iscover the joy of unwinding as Resort Rio introduces an ultimate Sunday Brunch. With a refreshing view of the famous salt pans of Goa, this pool side Brunch promises to be a comprehensive affair of indulging, relaxing and rejoicing.

Sunday Brunch at Resort Rio is a destination in itself. Enjoy a dip in the pool or just laze by the poolside as you sip on your favorite drink. If you are in the mood to make merry, put on your dancing shoes and enjoy the rain dance. The pulsating music and vibrant atmosphere will keep you in high spirits.All this while you tickle your taste buds, switch on your sensory buds and open your hearts and mind to an incredible gastronomical sojourn.

The brunch features a lavish buffet with a mix of Indian and western delicacies.With 7 Live counters, each featuring different culinary style, soups, assorted breads, 15 salads and 7 main course options; you will be spoilt for choice. That’s not all, there is an impressive range of over 15 desserts to choose from. The live station of PavBhaji and Chicken Shawarma with pita bread promises to be a huge hit. With innumerable options for both non vegetarians as well as vegetarians, the spread is a treat for all foodies. The Sunday Brunch at Resort Rio has something to compliment every taste and mood.

Whether it’s a special occasion, an opportunity for friends to catch up, or a pleasant start to a lazy Sunday, this Brunch at Resort Rio offers a truly unique and special experience.

Time: 12:00 noon– 3:00 pm Date:Every Sunday Venue:Resort Rio, Tambudki, Arpora, Bardez, Goa – 403518, India Cost: Rs. 1500/- inclusive of all Taxes (withalcohol); Rs. 1100/inclusive of all Taxes (without alcohol) For more information, please call: +91 8322267300 / +91 8322267302

Cavala Every Wednesday: Cavala Acoustic Latin Retro Every Friday: Tidal Wave Every Saturday: Piano played by Bosco Cavala, Calangute - Baga Road, Baga 8:30 pm onwards. +91 832 2276090 sales@cavala.com www.cavala.com Cantare There’s live music on Thursday. The place fills up with locals (not many tourists), and its non-beach location nestled amid the Portuguese-inspired architecture of Saligao adds to the great vibe.

Cantare, Saligao 8:00 pm onwards. +91 832 2409461 The Park, Calangute Every Monday: Retro Night By Jus Leo Every Thursday: Retro Night Every Friday: Karaoke Night with KDJ Tony Every Saturday: Ladies Night with DJ Sunil and Tania The Park, Calangute 8 pm onwards +91 8805028194, +91 832 2267600 resv.goa@theparkhotels.com www.theparkhotels.com

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Bar in Calangute To Relaunch with Loud Cheers

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zzure by Spree Hotels, a GTDC-rated 4 Star Boutique Resort, relaunched their poolside bar and grill, Eviva on the 12th of Feb. Newly renovated baroque design interiors designed by Uti and an elegant exterior area featuring lush green field view near St Alex Church in Calangute.

All the 49 rooms are tastefully decorated with splashes of blue and white that evokes calmness in city-worn guests. Each room is equipped with modern amenities that allow people various options for entertainment and relaxation.

The entrepreneur behind the hotel, Aziz Lalani, has a well spread focus on various segments including hotels, luxury resorts, fine dine restaurants and is a partner in Waters, a night club in Anjuna, Goa. The glitterati of the area are expected to converge on Thursdays, when popular DJs will play 90s funk and hiphop, a much-requested genre of music that get people on their feet.

Eviva, features a special menu every Thursday of exotic Moroccan grill preparations such as Falafel Bullets with Toum, Jujeh Kabobs which are lemon and saffron-marinated chicken charbroiled to perfection and others that are served with harissa, lemon garlic butter, tahina sauce. The mezze platter includes hummus, babaghanouj, Muhammaraand lebnah with pickles, mixed olives and much more.

The hotel is already a popular weekend destination for metropolitan young professionals for its charming, Mediterraneanstyled rooms and multiple offerings like the 24-hour ‘Treat’ café and Nirvanaa Spa that offers the best in aromatherapy and foot reflexology. 

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icture a romantic sunset ceremony overlooking Arossim Beach, followed by a magnificent dinner dance reception in the Salcete Ballroom. Welcome your guests with a cocktail shindig, treat the bridal party to a day at the Sereno Spa, and plan rehearsal dinner in one of Park Hyatt’s remarkable venues.

At every instant, for every detail - from superb cuisine, brilliant floral arrangements, and fabulous live entertainment to the occasional gentle reminder to stop and savour the moment – the expert planners at Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa will help you realise the wedding day you’ve always imagined.

Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa offers flexible indoor and outdoor function spaces, making it one of the most ideal wedding venues in Goa. Get inspired and host a unique wedding at their resort’s immaculate gardens, private beachfront and lush lawns, or choose from some of the most beautifully appointed indoor Goa wedding venues. The regal Salcete is a 4,030-sq-ft wood-panelled ballroom that can accommodate 500 guests. An exclusive entrance with a high pillar-less ceiling adds to the feeling of grandeur.

WEDDING SERVICES: Wedding Specialists Their experienced specialists are at your disposal throughout the arrangements and on your wedding

day, and they will help to create an unforgettable day for you and your guests. To contact them, please call +91 832 272 1234 or email goarg-rfp@hyatt.com.

Wedding Themes Choose to have a fairy tale inspired wedding at their picturesque Forest or a fashionable sangeet ceremony or Bollywood themed cocktail party at their Seaside Lawns. Let their panel of event management experts execute your every fantasy.

Food and Beverage Extraordinary cuisine is showcased in an exclusive menu custom designed to meet your tastes under the guided supervision of their executive chef. You may also choose to have live stations to enhance the culinary experience at your wedding.

An exhaustive selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and discerning service complete the evening.

Wedding Cake The resort’s pastry chef can design the perfect wedding cake, based on your choice from a variety of designs and flavours.

Flowers and Decoration Their panel of event managers have an eye for the most beautiful and intricate flower arrangements and floral designs you can imagine.

Accommodation for Wedding Guests A special package rate is offered to all guests

attending a wedding celebration at their luxury wedding resort in Goa. Photography Trust their wedding specialists to recommend only the finest photographers for your special day.

Contact their wedding specialists at goarg-rfp@hyatt. com to plan a memorable collection of photographs of everything from the Bachelor Party and Sangeet to the auspicious Mehndi Ceremony and, of course, the big day itself.

Honeymoon Spend your honeymoon in one of their luxurious rooms or suites. Enjoy a candlelit meal at their romantic beach side restaurant, Palms, or a candlelit dinner in an intimate Cabana. Choose to take a romantic stroll on the pristine Arossim beach or relax in a sensuous rose petal bath in the privacy of your room.  For quotes & inquiries, write to melina.arouzapai@hyatt.com

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Meet the dancing doctor

By Selma Carvalho

By Dr. Charlane Pereira e Rebello

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hey call him the dancing doctor.

That’s because he sees patients by day as a homeopathic practitioner, and teaches his fellow Goans to dance by night (‘cept Sundays, when he grooves by day as well!).

And what a dancer he is! Ask anyone in Goa who knows anything about dance instruction in the state, and Martin D’Costa’s name will inevitably come up.

Put simply, he’s awesome. If your goal is to dance with grace and elegance, and to have fun while learning, this guy’s your man.

And it’s not just because he’s a worldclass dancer. He also knows how to teach, and that’s way more than half the battle.

The passion for dancing sprung up at the relatively late age of 32 years for Martin (he’s 42 now). He says, “I did not have a clue about dancing when I joined the medical field. It all started when I met Flossy.”

His wife Flossy, a manager at HDFC Bank in Majorda, is his dancing partner.

Martin and Flossy might be the only couple in India who have won both Latin (cha cha, rumba, samba, jive and pasodoble) and standard dances (waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, and Viennese waltz).

They have been the gold medallists in Latin 5 dance category, Standard 5 dance category and Standard 5 dance category at All India National Dance Sport championship organized by All India Dance Sport Federation.

With extensive participation in dance competitions in Orissa, Bihar, Delhi and Bangalore, this dancing couple also represented Goa at the Lusofonia Festival in Macau in 2013 and won second place.

Martin and Flossy trained with the Thailand National champion Charlotte before they started their own dance academy.

He says, “Once we learnt dancing, we realized that people hardly danced to music at weddings. People did not know the techniques. Starting a dance school was the only way to teach people great dancing.”

That gave birth to their school Dance Illusions in 2006. Flossy and close friends lent their support to make this venture a huge success.

Teaching social, international and American style ballroom dance to different age-groups of 9 to 60 years, Dr. Martin handles about 30 students in a batch.

This dance school has done shows for New Year parties, Christmas parties, Herald Goa Food and Music Festival,

Grape Escapade, Fish Festival, Calangute Fete, Navelim Fete, Holiday Inn, Marriott hotel, Taj, and many others.

Dr. Martin says, “Our shows have a specific theme and are tailor-made to meet the client’s needs. We cater to corporate and mass audience.”

Dance classes are held at Mayfair Hotel (Panjim) on Wednesdays and Saturdays (7 to 9 pm), Don Bosco (Panjim) for special occasions (Valentine or Christmas, etc), BM Hall (Margao) on Mondays and Thursdays (7 to 9 pm) and Club Harmonia (Margao) on Sundays (10.30 am to 1.30 pm). Tuesdays and Fridays are reserved to teach dance to bridal couples at his place in Vasco.

He enlightens me about his approach, “Teach the students new techniques in every class in simple and fun-loving ways. To begin with, I teach them basic weight transfer.”

He chuckles, “A young boy once came up to me and said, ‘I have come for Dr. Martin’s class.

Where is he?’ Perhaps, he was expecting an old man.”

In 2007, he taught dance to prisoners at Fort Aguada and Sada Jail. Martin says, “Since all were men, we taught

them basics of waltz and Viennese waltz among others. It was a 10-day workshop.

The prisoners liked the daily one-hour dance session that was held for them.”

Sandip Soparrkar handed the Ballroom Icon of India Award in 2009 in Mumbai. Martin views dance champions Riccardo Cocchi and Yulia Zagoruychenko as his role models, admiring them for their expression and style of dancing.

Flossy and Martin’s parents have been a source of constant support and inspiration. His critics have helped him to hone his skills.

He says, “Twice a year, we travel abroad to attend dance workshops and short-term training courses taught

by World Champions. So far, we have participated in various courses held in Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, etc.”

Martin suggests, “Although our Goans dance from their hearts, they need to improve their dance moves. Most feel that they know to dance. But dancing is like learning the piano. One requires years of practice!”

He says, “I love to dance International Foxtrot. You feel that you are flying like a bird in the sky and nobody in India dances it. We were the first couple to do it.”

In the past, Martin sang for the band Divine Rhythm for about a year. Currently, he also works for the Herald in the area of event management.

“Pick up your dancing shoes and be up there! Say NO to drugs, drinks and smoking. Live life like there is no tomorrow. Enjoy the moment because tomorrow might never come,” advises Martin.

In his true dancing spirit, he quips, “Dance is a magic pill that combats aging.”

Despite a hectic schedule of juggling gym workouts, work, dance classes, spending time with his kid and seeing to patients, Dr. Martin says, “I see happiness in treating my patients and teaching dance to my students.”

On the thorny subject of the efficacy of homeopathy (scientific studies show conclusively that these remedies are no more effective than a placebo, meaning that if you get better after taking one, you would have gotten better anyway), Martin stands his ground.

"The very fact that homeopathy has helped many individuals from their suffering for more than 200 years through many noble hands of homeopathic physicians shows that homeopathy does work," he says.

Nevermind about all that, I say. Just enjoy the groove, and let Martin and Flossy sweep you off your feet.  ______ • You can contact Martin D’Costa and his team on 9923472688/ 9823014397/ (0832) 2714818 • Twitter: @danceillusions • Website: https://danceillusions. wordpress.com/

Many things come to mind when you think of Pakistan. Religious strife. Benazir Bhutto. The Taliban. Military rule. The ghazal and the qawwali. But Goan Catholics?

Indeed there was a time when migrating to Karachi, Pakistan seemed like just the thing to do for Goans in search of a better life. Call up Google maps, and you’ll see Karachi is not terribly far from Goa, just further up from Gujarat and not even as far as, say, New Delhi. Roman Catholic Goans in Karachi today number between 12,000 and 13,000 people, and they remain one of the most cohesive and fascinating communities comprising Pakistan’s 2.8 million Christians (about 1.6 percent of the country’s population). Below, author, columnist and Goa Diaspora expert Selma Carvalho gives us a brief history of the Goan community of Pakistan.

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othing fascinates me more than turn-of-the-century Goan history for the sheer audacity, perseverance and intellectual vibrancy of its intrepid migrations. It is not a coincidence that the new arrivals went about doggedly building Catholic churches and parochial schools, for it is European Catholicism which ironically broke the stranglehold of the communal and replaced it with individualism, enabling migration. Driven by self-interest, Goans would venture far; the concept of community would no longer be bound to geography. Much like the Jewish diaspora, it would be held together by abstract notions of religion, culture and a curious Anglicisation.

From Karachi comes a fascinating book, The Origin and Evolution of St. Lawrence’s Parish by Oswin Mascarenhas, which sheds light on the Goan migration to Pakistan, and the formation of Cincinnatus town and St. Lawrence’s parish. The Karachi diaspora predates that of East Africa by a good fifty years. By 1858, when Goans were just venturing into Zanzibar, the J. C Misquita bakery was already thriving at Saddar. The importance of Catholic bakeries and butcheries cannot be underestimated; they acted as general contractors for flour, bread, beef, vegetables and provisions to English settlements and cantonments. In a very

real sense, they were the vanguard of Goan migration. Eventually, every venture in the diaspora, be it the Goan club or the Goan business, was intimately linked to the Catholic church, thus creating a overlapping history.

Mascarenhas traces the Goan settlement of what was then the Sindh to Sir Charles Napier, the beleaguered English general who, in 1842, had the unfortunate task of quelling rebellions on the northern frontier. ‘Accompanying the army,’ writes Mascarenhas, ‘were civilian officers and camp followers many of whom were also Catholic.’ This assumption bears out. The English were particularly fond of Goans as personal valets, given their ability to speak a smattering of languages. Sir Richard Burton, part of Napier’s contingent, tells us he started his army life in India with just ‘Salvador Soares, a handsome Goanese; a horse, in the shape of a dun-coloured Kattywar nag; a horsekeeper, a dog, a tent.’ But camp followers were not just made up of menials, for army personnel also needed medical and pastoral care. Goan doctors and priests attended to them in the most austere and perilous of places.

By Mascarenhas’s account, midnineteenth century Karachi, then a bustling port and city, had about 2000 Catholics, flourishing under British patronage. A spry and moderately affluent

class of entrepreneurs, doctors and midlevel government employees emerged, allowing them to invest in private property.

In February 1906, three gentlemen, A. N. Menezes, an engineer by profession, D. F. Faria and Caciano Villa Reis visited a piggery in the Garden Quarters, which belonged to a P. J. D’Mello. They found the adjoining land was up for sale. This was the genesis of what erroneously came to be known as Cincinnatus town after one Cincinnatus F. D’Abreo, who at the time was the assistant collector of customs.

Although he was actively involved in the colonisation scheme, he had neither planned it nor conceived of it.

Mascarenhas offers no compelling reason as to why a largely urban community would want to leave the cantonment area and take up residence on its outskirts, other than to seek more salubrious conditions. But perhaps a parallel can be drawn with similar planned ‘colonisations’, model towns or residential quarters, which the British encouraged in other parts of the empire, in the early 1900s, which effectively segregated populations. Cincinnatus town grew to be the abode of the moneyed, professional class who took pride in their homes; they ‘kept poultry and tended their gardens where they grew fruit trees and sowed beds of flowers.’

What’s interesting, is not just the cross-cultural exchanges that took place as a result of Goan migration but the very tangible manner in which Goans influenced the architectural landscape and husbandry of alien lands. Mascarenhas tells us that Goans of Pakistan kept in touch with ‘their roots in Goa,’ and on visits there brought back ‘seedlings and grafts.’ Their gardens bloomed with flowers and fruits like bananas, chikoos and custard-apples.

It might seem strange to us now, given Pakistan’s conflicted contemporary history, the grim reality of its sectarian strife and the marginalisation of minority religions, that Goans opted to live in Pakistan postindependence. But there was a moment there, through the forties and fifties, when hope reigned, when businesses surged, and Catholics streamed in. Goans, literate and urbanised, took up positions in the newly formed government offices of this emerging nation; women joined the workforce, sometimes earning more than their husbands. The quiet sobriety of Christian values meant the Goan community continued doing what it had done best: tending to the disadvantaged, and building stellar educational and health care facilities.

Pakistan’s Christian population has held steady for the past two decades at about 2.8 million people, but many of them feel alienated in a nation that has become increasingly theocratic. Karachi has five Goan-majority churches, and while the Goan population is now somewhat lower than its estimated peak of 15,000, the community’s numbers are more or less holding. As important, its members remain vibrant and hopeful. Their contributions to life in Karachi are unmistakable, even if too few of their countrymen see it. ___

Goans of Karachi

Selma Carvalho is a columnist and author of ‘A Railway Runs Through: Goans of British East Africa, 1865-1980’.

Between 2011-2014, she headed the Oral Histories of British-Goans project.

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Feb 16 to Feb 28

Dreamy Horizons is a one-stop agency for all wedding planning solutions

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each weddings have become popular worldwide and Goa is the most popular beach destination on India’s 5000+ km coastline. Well priced rooms, quality service and exotic wedding experiences have made Goa the most preferred wedding destination. Sunset Getaways is a complete Destination Management Company (DMC), having a noted presence in events, tourism and boating. This gives them the edge to offer their clients a host of services, all under one roof, from transport and logistics, airport management and resort coordination to outdoor venue tie-ups.

A unique offering is that they’re management partners with leading outdoor venues across Goa like SOMA. Their presence in events gives their clients access to the best in class outdoor venues in Goa. Some exotic outdoor venues they have managed for weddings are Rockfish, SOMA, Teso

Waterfront, Zeebop, Marbella Beach Resort, Flor do Mar, amongst various others. It is noteworthy that they have been local partners with Sunburn Music Festival since 2008.

Sunset Getaways provides many services in-house such as staging, decor, sound, lights, and transportation. Being the only company in Goa to manage leading fashion events with celebrities like Carol Gracious, Sapna Khanna, Bhavna Sharma and Malini Ramani, their experience is extraordinarily wide,

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including shows for some of the biggest names in the fashion industry. Their strong presence in the corporate event market gave them a head start in their wedding management venture called Dreamy Horizons, Sunset Getaways’ daughter company.

Take a look at the cover of Goa Streets’ current edition, and you will see a floral design displayed at the Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa that is a product of Dreamy Horizons. Not bad! They have managed some of the highest-end weddings ever to take place in Goa for celebs like Rohit Dhawan, the famous Hindi movie director and producer David Dhawan’s son. For his wedding, Dreamy Horizons took care of all the services from planning, decor, production, technical

and logistics. And that is what Dreamy Horizons stands for, A-Z service in wedding management. Dreamy Horizons executed its first wedding in 2007 and since then, there's been no looking back. From the likes of Adam Bedi to Gayatri Khanna and Rohit Dhawan, Dreamy Horizons has a client profile to be proud of.

Dreamy Horizons can be contacted on wedding@sunsetgetawaysgoa. com

The Coastal Food Carnival With an ample spread of western Indian Coastal cuisine including the best from the konkan, Goa, Mangalore and Kerala At O Goa, Hotel Fidalgo, Panjim 7 pm onwards +91 9545554235

Feb 19 to Feb 28 Chinese Food Festival This Chinese New Year, the year of the Sheep/ Goat - is also one with unexplored culinary creations! Chef Sundar Dandel brings alive its flavours at Wan Hao. At Wan Hao at the Goa Marriott Resort & Spa +91-832-246-3333 tacita.cascar@marriotthotels.com www.marriott.com

Every Thursday Thursday - Seafood Night Market For a ‘Grand Goan Night Market’ ambience with artefacts, jewellery and handicraft stalls. Select from a variety of seafood delicacies and enjoy the unlimited fresh catch of the day, combined with live entertainment.

At The Dining Room, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 7 pm to 11:30 pm +91 832 3011510 grandhyattgoa@hyatt.com goa.grand.hyatt.com Every Saturday Barbeque Nights - With Caroline Treat yourself to assorted grilled delights from the live barbeque and more while losing yourself in the melodies of Caroline’s saxophone.

Rs 1500++ per person At Alila Diwa Goa, Majorda +91 832 2746800 diwagoa@alilahotels.com www.alilahotels.com/diwagoa

Brunches Every Sunday Sunday Brunch It’s a different brunch every Sunday! If it’s an Italian theme one Sunday replete with homemade pasta and hand tossed pizzas, then it is comfort Indian the next with kebabs, charcoal grills, tandoor, appams and stews. Yet another Sunday it is Mediterranean mezze, then expect international street food like burgers and Bangkok grills the next! With a free flow of premium Indian wines, French champagne, Australian wines, imported spirits and beers, for all you can nibble and guzzle!

At Waterfront Terrace & Bar, Goa Marriott Resort & Spa. 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm +91-832-246-3333 tacita.cascar@marriotthotels.com www.marriott.com

Sunday Brunch Highlights: Free Use of Swimming Pool, Rain Dance with DJ, Lavish Buffet with live counters, Unlimited house brands alcohol & Cocktails & Games & Activities Cost: Rs. 1500/- inclusive of all Taxes (withalcohol); Rs. 1100/- inclusive of all Taxes (without alcohol) At Resort Rio, Tambudki, Arpora 12 noon to 3 pm +91 8322267300 / +91 8322267302 Sunday Brunches@ 899/head Burger Pizzas Beer Salads Cocktails Desserts House – Spirits Beverages At Cheenos, Baga 12 pm to 4 pm. +91 8806564991 Champagne Brunch Begin your brunch with lobster and Champagne, then proceed towards five interactive kitchens – the salad counter, Indian, Italian, Grills and end at the dessert station. Pool is accessible to brunch guests, while your little ones enjoy various activities at Camp Hyatt.

At The Dining Room, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 1 pm to 4 Pm +91 832 3011510 grandhyattgoa@hyatt.com goa.grand.hyatt.com Brunch at Cantina Bodega This is one of the more interesting spots in town to have a meal.

Under the supervision of Vandana Naik, a former top chef in New York City and easily one of Goa’s most notable culinary experts, there’s a wide variety of delights on offer, including pizzas, soups, salads, hummus and meat balls, plus an eclectic mix of Indian, Mediterranean and other world cuisines.

That’s not to mention the desserts, another top draw here.

At Cantina Bodega, Sunaparanta, Panjim. Noon to 4 pm +91 832 2421315 info@sgcfa.org | www.sgcfa.org Bikini Brunch Sunday BBQ Brunch @ Rs. 950 ++ with unlimited drinks Enjoy Live Karaoke with Emmanuel At The Park, Calangute 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm. +91 8805028194 resv.goa@theparkhotels.com www.theparkhotels.com

Baga, Calangute and Around Aquamarine Bistro & Bar Indian, Goan, Continental Perhaps the top draw is the riverside location. Good place for golden fried prawns and a nice sunset view over the river.

7 am to 10.30 pm At Baga Land’s End, Baga +91 832 2276084/2275482 www.baiadosol.com

Le Poisson Rouge Local fish cooked a la French Style, with a slight touch of Goa; delicious fusion cuisine France, Seafood Opp. Baga Bridge, Baga 7 pm to 11pm +91 9823850276/ +91 832 3245800 www.gregorybazire.com Lila Cafe German think schnitzel, chicken liver pate and German sausages. Lovely tentlike setting At Baga Creek Road, Arpora Baga +91 832 2279843 Danny’s Grill European, Goan, Mughlai, Oriental With a varied selection of dishes including tasty Tandoori kebabs.

At Hotel Riverside, Baga-Calangute 7.30 am to 11 pm +91 9767591368

Anjuna and Around Mamma Mia Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria An authentic Italian Restaurant Try Wood fried Pizza At Resort Rio, Tambudki, Arpora +91 832 2267300 fom@resortrio.com www.ResortRio.com Mama’s Corner Chinese, Continental, Indian, Goan With a touch of Mama’s Love At Bay view Apts, Siolim +91 832 2270918/ +91 9223251259 Cotinga at the Tamarind Chinese, Indian, Italian Fresh and delicious is always in season at the Tamarind.

At Kumar Vaddo, Opp. St Michael Church, Anjuna 10 am to 11.30 pm +91 832 2274319 cotingarestaurant.com Teso Waterfront Mediterranean, Italian, Goan A true treasure, Discover luxurious laid back living, here at Teso, a place infused with exciting influences of the Mediterranean.

At Vaddy Siolim 11 am to 11 pm +91 832 2270091/92 www.tesogoa.com

Candolim Café Chocolatti A coffee shop Good place for light fare and assorted sweet goodies At Fort Aguada road, Candolim 9 am to 7 pm +91 832 2479340/ +91 9326112006

Palms n Sands: With a view so mesmerising that the only thing that will compete for your attention is the food.

Located bang on the shores of Arabian Sea, Palms n Sands has been catering a stupendous blend of Goan, North Indian and Continental cuisines along with refreshing cocktails since 1989.

Dando, Candolim Beach, Bardez – Goa (T) 0832-2479171 (M) 9822149629

House of Lloyds Continental, seafood, and hearty Goan cuisine.

The restaurant recommends you go for the Goan roast pork, apple salad with tender greens, crispy sardines, stuffed crab and steaks.

At Saipem Road, Candolim 7 pm to 3 am. +91 9823032273 Acacia Luxury Hotel Masala Art Authentic & Contemporary Indian Cuisine Lobby Level Specialty Restaurant At H.No586/a, Sequeira Vaddo, Candolim +91 832 6714777/+91 832 2489361 www.acaciagoa.com

Panjim & Around Caramel Restaurant Bakery, Confectionary, Homemade ice creams, Souvenir & Patisserie Where the action is in the live stations. Smell the coffee and freshly baked bread.

10 am to 10 pm At Vivanta by Taj, Panjim +91 832 663 3636 www.vivantabytaj.com SIMPLY GRILLS Your favourite outdoor restaurant serving up sizzling grills and barbeques is an interactive experience where you can take your pick, or simply place yourself in the hands of our accomplished chefs. Choose from fresh seafood like snapper and lobster, premium meats like pork, tenderloin and German sausages or even seasonal vegetables; mix and match with marinades like BBQ, pepper sauce, Cajun spices, and accompaniments like exotic veggies, mashed potatoes or salad.

A meal made to order with a view to die for!

At Simply Grills, Goa Marriott Resort & Spa. 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm +91-832-246-3333 En - Route World Food Cafe - Bistro Bennet & Bernard Gastronomy and Hospitality brings to you a glimpse of the world palate on a plate. En Route is Goa’s first World Food Cafe Bistro.At Kerkar Centre, Bambolim 7 am to 11 pm +91 8007480856/ +91 7720006864 bnbcustomhomes.com

CONFEITARIA, Grand Hyatt Goa Our patisserie serves homemade delicacies like bakeries, pastries, chocolates & desserts. Also take away a souvenir of your trip or order a designer cake for a memorable occasion. We are popular for our Indian, English or Cupcake high teas.

Christmas hampers will be available for sale from 7 December 2014.

At Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim Dinner: 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM +91 832 3011510 grandhyattgoa@hyatt.com goa.grand.hyatt.com Bay View Lounge, Grand Hyatt Goa Goa’s most central meeting point + WiFi zone which turns into a cozy Wine Table by evening, with a selection of wines, free snacks and Wi-Fi. Wine Table: 6 pm – 11pm At Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 8 am – 11 pm +91 832 3011510 grandhyattgoa@hyatt.com goa.grand.hyatt.com

Margao & Around Ruta’s World Café Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee Located on a quiet side street right by the City’s Latin Quarter, a world away from the maddening crowds.

At Dr Miranda Rd, Behind Nanutel, Margao.

From 9 am to 6 pm +91 832 2710757 The HQ Restaurant A pulsating business hotel in Goa which is located most conveniently in the heart of Vasco-Da-Gama city.

At Swatantra Path, Vasco +91 832 2500015 http://www.nrbgroup.biz/ A Tartaruga Goan, Seafood, Italian, Chinese, The restaurant opens onto the Coco-del-Mar lawns overlooking the beach ahead making it the perfect location for your tropical dining experience.

At Longuinhos Beach Resort, Colva Beach Salcett +91 832 2788068 http://www.longuinhosgoa.com/

Canacona Big Fish Restaurant & Bar North Indian, Chinese, Italian, European Try out the bruschetta, the opensandwich-style bread with all kinds of different toppings, or the Marguerite Pizza, the Foccacia and, of course, the pastas.

At Palolem beach, Canacona 8am to 11 pm +91 9418097133, +91 9904312298

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Breathtaking Places to Say “I do!”

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By Goa Streets

t’s not as crazy as it may seem.

Sure, you’re not perfect, and your flaws are numerous and there for all to see. But somewhere out there is another human being who’s willing to look beyond them and say, “I want you.” Unlikely? Sure. Miraculous?

Perhaps. Against all odds? Seems like it.

But when that significant other looks into your eyes, face lit up with a smile that melts your heart, and says, “Let’s spend the rest of our lives together,” it’s time to get to work. A perfect wedding does not ensure a perfect marriage, to be sure. But let’s face it. It’s a good start. Without any further ado, please enjoy the Goa Streets guide to some of the best places in Goa to say, “I do!”

Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa On the shores of the Arabian Sea at Arossim Beach in South Goa, the Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa is one place you simply cannot go wrong if you’re

exuberant and wholly wonderful venue for getting hitched in Goa. Behold, dearly beloved! This place is wedding central.

Phone: 0832 272 1234

looking for the perfect venue to ‘seal the deal’ with your significant other. It’s not just because of the crashing waves, idyllic setting and world-class food & drink. It’s because these folks have taken it upon themselves to be the “wedding capital of Goa”, if you will. No detail has been neglected, no stone unturned, no idea unexplored. This place is a decadent,

Goa Marriott Resort & Spa There’s a reason everybody loves the Goa Marriott Resort & Spa, and so many choose this place to make the commitment of their lives before hundreds of happily weeping spectators. It’s because of the personalized attention, the luxurious pampering, the breathtaking waterfront location and the fact that all this is taking place in the epicentre of Goa – the capital

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Wedding Cakes at Butter Fingers: This place is one of the most popular bakeries on the Candolim Beach belt - well known for its pop pastries and stuffed puffs. But here’s a somewhat lesser known fact but a no less important one: Butter Fingers specializes in Customized wedding cakes. Here you will find a wide variety of designs to choose from – and the bakery can tailor make your cake to fit your particular desires and sweet fantasies. For the perfect wedding cake of whatever shape and size, this affordable and high quality pastry joint is THE place to be.

Phone: +91 8326511327, +91 8326511320, +918308344555

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city of Panjim. Enough said. Getting married at the Marriott is a solid, entirely smart choice! Oh, and did we mention there are “wedding planners” here at your beck and call?

Phone: 91-832-2463333

Alila Diwa Goa If South Goa is your preferred destination for exchanging vows and entering a state of holy matrimony, take a serious, heartfelt look at the Alila Diwa Goa in Majorda. It’s hard to pinpoint what it is about this venue that stirs one’s soul the way it does, but it likely has something to do with their commitment to laid-back elegance. On your Big Day, expect to be pampered in a Big Way, in a blissful setting that screams out, “Relax and enjoy!” You can tie the knot on the beautifully landscaped lawns or the posh ballroom or the scenic courtyard. The service is personalized and the packages are tailor-made to suit the particular desires of the bride and groom (yes, HIS opinion matters, too!).

Phone: 0832 274 6800

Grand Hyatt Goa There’s a reason the word “Grand” is part of the title of this resort, because the word is entirely appropriate for what you will find at the Grand Hyatt Goa. Once you make a decision to hold your wedding here, more choices await. Will you exchange vows beside the sea in this serene Bambolim location, or will you go for a more traditional ceremony on the plush green lawns? An army of wedding experts will be on hand to make your day perfect, from floral arrangers, decorators, videographers, photographers, hair and make-up artists and other professionals. No other venue in Goa can match the size of the Grand Hyatt’s banquet facilities, and the understated elegance of the Indo-Portuguese architecture set alongside the water makes this place an ideal wedding destination.

Phone: +91 832 301 1234

Vivanta by Taj – Holiday Village/Fort Aguada The Vivanta by Taj – Holiday Village, and their sister property, the Vivanta

by Taj - Fort Aguada, are two of the best places in Goa to begin the journey of marital bliss. Both destinations offer breathtaking views, superb service and creative, unique approaches to holding a perfect wedding. Goa Streets publishers Marisha and Steve were married nearly 13 years ago in a sunset wedding on the

shores of the Arabian Sea at the Taj Holiday Village. The decision to choose this venue was made with great care.Phone: +91 832 664 5858

Grand Mercure Goa Shrem Resort A newcomer to the Goan wedding scene, this place truly rocks when it comes to world-class wedding experiences. Near the heart of North Goa's bustling nightlife and beach scene, the resort combines heritage, natural beauty and an unflinching commitment to excellence to make your Special Day memorable. A great choice for all those romantic hearts desiring to begin their lives together in style!

Phone: +91 832 249 4848

Dreamy Horizons Dreamy Horizons by Sunset Getaways is fast emerging as the go-to place for all those seeking the perfect wedding in Goa. These folks offer a one-stop service – from choosing the venue to finding the right music to procuring the ideal beach setting for the Big Day. If you can imagine it, Dreamy Horizons can create it – from a pianist playing soulful tunes as you and your beloved walk into the sunset to a Moroccan lantern lounge to a black-tie sitdown. You name it, they’ll make it happen. Highly recommended!

Phone: +91832 243 7231

Resort Rio One of the best kept secrets in North Goa, Resort Rio is a terrific new property on the banks of the Baga River in Arpora, just minutes away from the best nightlife in the state. The rooms and facilities are luxurious, the architecture is sublime and the service impeccable.

Great choice for all those wishing to tie the knot in a classy, elegant location with terrific service.

Ph: +91 832 226 7300

Park Calangute To be sure, the Park Calangute is more than just party central, even though, judging from their presence in places like Kolkata and Bangalore, they are clearly rewriting the book on nightlife in India.

Their Goa property is a great place to get married not only because of their seaside location, world-class food and drink and breezy, laid-back ambience. It’s also because they’re committed to listening to what you want, and delivering. One of the best beach properties in the state, this boutique resort knows what it’s doing.

Phone: 1800 102 7275

Destination One Let the good times roll. This is the mantra of Destination One, and not without reason. This is a unique kind of place, and an extraordinary experience.

Here you can expect great food, music, drinks and excitement, in a happening beachside location with the sound of thundering waves in the background. The staff understand that your wedding is the most important day of your life, and act accordingly. Elegance and sophistication are the buzz words, and the singular goal is to make the day completely memorable.

Phone: +91 832 249 4100

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Shine Beauty Parlour

Water sports

Goa Marathon 2015 El Shaddai Charitable Trust and Habitat for Humanity are partnering to host the Nise Gel Goa Marathon 2015, for the fourth consecutive year.

At Panaji 6:30 am – 8:30 am +91 9260671010

Wellness Day and Sundowners Unwind and relax at “Shamana Spa”, spend your day indulging in yoga, meditation or get your own health package customized by trainers, or just pamper yourself with popular Balinese massage. Follow this up with a laidback evening with a special menu of frozen margaritas, as you soak in the sunset at Capiz Bar. At Shamana Spa and Capiz Bar, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 8:00 am – Sundown +91 832 301 1234 grandhyattgoa@hyatt.com goa.grand.hyatt.com

We offer Herbal full body massages for ladies and Gents and also Face, Head, back,foot Massage, Sauna steam bath and bikini hair removal Closed on Tuesday At Shop No 8, Ground Floor, Landscape Shire Bldg, Calanzalem 9.30 am to 4.30 pm +91 8888947629/ +91 8888939715

Water Splash Cruises A large fleet of Catamarans, Boats, and Cruisers & Yachts: take to the water, the sea, the sky.

At Models Status, Dona Paula +91 8888864347 www.watersplashcruises.com

Feb 26 to Feb 28 ‘Science Fiesta’ The Goa Science Centre will organize a festival of science and technology – ‘Science Fiesta’, at the centre, in collaboration with Department of Science, Technology and Environment.

At Goa Science Centre, Miramar. +91 8322463426

March 5 to March 8 Vasundhara Festival for environmental arts ‘Goa’s brand new environmental arts festival, aiming to weave together environmental education and awareness with music, film and performance, At Arambol

Every Monday Go Fish Go out fishing with local fishermen, bring back your catch and ask our chefs to cook it to your liking.

At Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim +91 832 301 1234 grandhyattgoa@hyatt.com goa.grand.hyatt.com

Saraya Second Life Workshop at Saraya Give your old newspaper a second life.

Transform them into boxes, baskets, bags, lamps and even furniture! Dania Rodriguez from Portugal and Simone Guercio from Italy will teach you how to recycle your old waste.

At Saraya, Sangolda +91 988656005 ria.saraya@Gmail.com

Great Goan Experiences Wildernest Crocodile Safaris Offers a boat safaris starting from Britona Jetty(Nr Panjim) through backwaters and Mangrove-lined canals, which are home to fresh water crocodile locally called ‘Muggers’.

At Kamat Centre, D.B Marg, Panjim +91 9595553799/ +91 9341112721 Seaeaglecruises.com

CHANNEL V’s MICROSOFT VFEST 2015- REWRITING THE BIGGEST SUCCESS STORY!

Canopy Eco – Tours Offers a wide variety of experiences including nature-treks, butterfly tours, dragonfly and damselfly tours, plus boat safaris on the Zuari River as well as their original unique birding tour.

At Housing Board Colony, Margao +91 9764261711, +91 9764052225 Canopygoa.com Goa Butterfly Park & Conservatory A small park on a hill that’s a great place to spot stunningly beautiful butterflies.

Near Tropical Spice Plantation, Ponda +91 832 2985174, +91 9822125474 Bcogoa.org The Bushmasters Owner Rahul Alvares is one of our state’s most experienced snake rescuers. Snake Watch programmes costs Rs. 1600 per person inclusive of transport and breakfast.

At Almeida Vaddo, Parra 6.30 am to 9.30 am +91 9881961071 Rahulalvares.com

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Sea Wave Water Sports Enjoy parasailing, boat rides, banana rides, bump rides, jet skiing, water skiing, dolphin trips and more.

At Calangute +91 832 2276362

Museums Goa Chitra With a collection of over 4,000 artefacts, Goa Chitra is an ethnographic museum that focuses on Goa’s traditional agrarian lifestyle and technology.

At Mondo Waddo, Benaulim 9 am to 5 pm +91 832 6570877 Email: goachitra@gmail.com Goa Science Centre The Centre has a science park with interactive exhibits, 3D shows, galleries on oceanic science, explaining mysteries of the underwater world.

Experience science through fun. There are some interesting exhibits explaining scientific principles.

At Miramar 10 am to 6 pm +91 832 2463426

icrosoft VFest 2015- the ultimate youth festival came to an epic conclusion! MICROSOFT VFEST 2015 initiated by Channel V and energized

by POND’S MEN bought together young talent from all over the country and provided them with the single biggest platform to Beat The Best. Post a successful selection process across major cities in the country,V-Fest was culminated at Baga Grounds, Goa. The winners of VFest will get a unique opportunity to pursue their passion which includes internships, scholarships, prizes in cash & kind.

With over 30 categories ranging from sports, art, literature, music, dance, theatre, fashion & more this was indeed the biggest youth festival. Apart from the thrilling finale the event was packed with workshops, seminars, student activities & engagements.VFest also saw electrifying performances by renowned artists like Bollywood heartthrobs Varun Dhawan and Ayshmann Khurrana, Singing superstar Mika Singh, DJ Suketu, popular alternative rock / rap rock Underground Authority, Indian female playback singer

Museum Of Christian Art Open all days of the week At the Convent of Santa Monica. You may pray if you wish to, else just soak in the ambience of peace.

At Old Goa From 9:30 am – 5 pm +91 832 2285299 Naval Aviation Museum Displaying a number of vintage aircraft and armaments used at different stages

by Naval Aviation dating back to the 1950`s and a vast number of memorabilia related to Naval Aviation history.

Near Bogmalo Beach 10 am to 5 pm +91 832 2538668 Monsoon Heritage Studio Treat yourself to some amazing collection of mirrored mosaic art and handpicked artifacts at this upscale studio by Yahel Chirinian.

At Mainath Batti, Arpora 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM +91 9822122771 Wax World Museum A brainchild of Mr. Shreeji Bhaskaran, the man behind India’s first wax museum at Ooty, here’s Goa’s very own Madame Tussuad’s. With over 30 lifelike wax statues of the who’s who of India, including the most eminent personalities from culture, religion, politics, heritage and more, it’s a huge attraction.

At Gandhi Circle, Old Goa 9.30 am to 7.30 pm +91 9970126202

Shilpa Rao. India’s biggest youth festival was promoted via a robust 360 degree marketing plan, reaching out to over 30 million people in the age group of1525years.

Speaking on the event, Channel V, Official Spokesperson said “ VFEST was initiated with an aim to present the youth with a platform to battle it out and make their dreams turn into reality. Like every year, the response both in terms of massive footfall and participants from all over the country has been stupendous. Our ultimate aim is to keep re-inventing the wheel to make VFEST the largest and most popular youth festival of the country and VFEST 2015 stands testimony to the fact” Establishing itself as one of the most popular, attended and credible platforms,VFest has attracted not only college going youth but also sponsors who look to target the specific audience. The fifth edition of VFest recorded over 69325 footfall for the grand finale and 1500 Finalists flown to Goa for the final showdown.

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By Perin Ilavia

he first thing you must know about Cube Gallery in the sleepy north Goan village of Moira is that it is eminently true to its namesake. Cubes form the basis of the stunning architecture of the home in which the gallery is based.

Designed by Satinder “Sonny” Singh, who runs the gallery along with his highly talented wife Carolina Paez, the structure is one-of-a-kind in Goa. Seeing it at night, with its recessed lighting, cube atop cube and elegant landscaping, is rather extraordinary.

The only thing that tops it, perhaps, is what you see when you walk inside.

Cube Gallery provides a nurturing environment for artists and designers, encouraging them to learn and test new techniques, or fine tune old ones, giving art a new form. It has evolved into something of a hub, attracting people from around the country.

Sonny, as his friends call him, graduated in architecture and completed a Masters in Experimental Animation from CalArts in California.

He returned to India in 2007, choosing to live in Goa, as he has fond memories of growing up in Vasco.

His wife Carolina is a well-known fashion designer from Venezuela, who, like him, thrives on creative pursuits.

“Goa attracts a lot of creative people from all over the country. I want to create a sense of aesthetics that can motivate people, an awareness to the art of everyday objects that we surround ourselves with,” says Sonny. This helps explain why the couple chose to curate the furniture exhibition “Art of Wood”, which previewed on 20th February. The show is inspired by the works of George Nakashima [1905-1990], a Japanese architect, sculptor and furniture maker who was among the great innovators among 20th century furniture designers.

Exploring reproductions of Nakashima’s artistry, Sonny’s vocabulary captures the virtuosity of a deeply woven manifesto of art on furniture, revealing rather than interpreting the timeless.

The furniture should not be viewed as mere physical manifestations, but also for the aweinspiring vision behind the work, translating people’s concern for efficiency into art with a utilitarian sensibility.

dramatize richness of grain movement with traditional detailing. The process is laborious, slow and intense, with the seasoned wood providing richness and intensity.

Art of Wood is just one of the innovative shows curated by Cube Gallery. Recently, the exhibition “Artable” featured 11 Goa-based artists, transforming a series of white console tables into delightful works of art.

Call it avant garde. Call it pushing the artistic envelope in Goa. Whatever you call it, it’s nice to have Cube Gallery in our midst. 

• At The Cube Gallery, Calizor Vaddo, Moira • +91 832 2470415/ +91 9422806748 • thecubegallerygoa@gmail.com

There is furniture of everyday comfort including dining tables, chairs, sofa sets and coffee tables.

Amid the Art on Wood are paintings by the wonderfully versatile eastern European artist Elena Fedosenko (well worth checking out!).

Among the works is a wooden sculpture of a man’s face, extending an amazing expression. Each piece is choreographed and designed to

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Beyond the Canvas

An Artistic journey by Dr. Nandita Desai Exquisite show of painting, jewellery, furniture, sculptures, Clothing.

Launch Party on March 3 @ 6 pm to 9 pm Music by Joanne Fernandes At Our Office, Chogm Road , Sangolda +91 8975879394

Feb 25 till March 7th

An Artistic Journey by Dr. Nandita Desai About the Launch The Launch Party takes place on Tuesday, 3 March, 2015, from 6 to 9 pm, at: Goa Streets, The News & Entertainment Weekly Chogm Road, Sangolda, Goa Phone: +91 8975 879 394

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olour, beauty and art come together in a dazzling show of paintings, sculpture, jewellery, furniture, clothing and other wonders created by Dr. Nandita Desai. ‘Beyond the Canvas’ is the opening exhibition of Galleria by Streets, a new venture from Goa Streets, the News & Entertainment Weekly you are reading now! Galleria by Streets is a space for painters, designers, sculptors, craftspeople and all others with creativity in their veins.

About Dr. Nandita Desai Nandita is a Mumbai-based artist who also happens to be a poet, academician (PhD in Maritime History), former Professor in the US, Cordon Bleu chef and sculptor - all rolled into a 5 ft. 1” power-packed frame. Nandita feels that her love for vintage, organic, handcrafted and natural art has found its “idyllic setting” in the 100-year-old Indo-Portuguese house that doubles as the headquarters of Goa Streets.

• It’s an exquisite show of paintings, jewellery, furniture, sculptures and clothing, all painstakingly designed and crafted by Nandita.

• Hors d’oeuvres & cocktails will be served.

With live music from the stunningly talented Joanne Fernandes.

• The launch is open to all! See you there!

Chameleon Art Projects Presents “Thread Whispers –Chapter I “

By Shivani Gupta & Corinne Elysse Adams. Goa Streets is Proud to be a Media Partner +91 9810984096. www.goaphoto.in

Feb 20 to April 20 Art of Wood Exhibition “Made in Goa” At The Cube Gallery , Calizor Vaddo, Moira. 11 am to 7 pm +91 832 2470415/ +91 9422806748 thecubegallerygoa@gmail.com

Feb 13 to March 7 Embellished An Exhibition of Paintings by Hesham Malik. At Carpe Diem, Majorda 10 am to 7 pm +91 832 2881035/ +91 8888624642 http://www.carpediemgoa.com/

Feb 13 to March 5 An Exhibition of Paintings by Anushya Sharma Art Chamber presents a series of Paintings titled “Fool Fantacy” by Anushya Sharma At Art Chamber, Calangute 7.30 pm +91 9823217435 artchamber@gmail.com www.goa-art.com

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ne of the newest and most exciting arrivals in what is fast becoming Goa's trendiest nightlife area, Waters Lounge & Grill in Vagator offers a truly luxury lifestyle experience. Set on multiple levels that has been carved into the Vagator cliff, Waters offers a daytime beach club, a restaurant and grill open all day, a lounge bar and an indoor soundproofed nightclub. The property will additionally introduce a Spa by early next year. Styled entirely and eloquently in white and aquamarine, with plush furniture and hand-picked accessories. On the topmost level at Waters, the restaurant takes precedence. Entry to this beach club from the street is through an indoor Wine Bar reception with a glass face that offers a preview of what lies ahead - an 'infinity sea view'.

A few steps away, wide doors usher out on to the terrace that comprises the al fresco restaurant. The restaurant deck is dressed in a quiet elegance of Mediterranean

laissez-faire, with wicker sofas painted in aquamarine and buttery white linens and daybeds as a part of table settings, all shaded with a white muslin roof and wispy drapes.

THE FOOD: The menu showcases world cuisine with a special focus on Mediterranean and European delicacies.

Wood-fired pizza is a specialty here, while the grill serves up perfectly broiled meats and the day’s catch. For a pick-me-up, the Australian fine coffees and shakes are one-of-a-kind.

THE PARTY VENUE: 3 Dance-floors on Multiple Levels | Indoor Sound-proof Nightclub | Covered Bar & Open-Air Lounge | Pool w/ Bar & Sunbeds THE LOUNGE BAR: The lounge bar at Waters is an outdoor deck below the restaurant. Carrying forward the design theme of the space, lavish loungers in aquamarine, plush white leather sofas and daybeds make for a relaxed ambiance, ideal to enjoy a drink while soaking in the sunset.

THE INDOOR NIGHTCLUB: The indoor glass-walled nightclub accommodates upto 50 guests.

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ast Sunday the brunch at The Park was very special with the theme of Pink day.

Sunday brunch witnessed a very huge crowd dressed in pink making the event a PINK BRUNCH. Crowd made a point to dress in pink completely or atleast a pink in their dress. Some dressed full in pink while some guests made their hat or shirt pink . Ladies found their fashion in pink hair wigs , frocks n even foot wear matching the theme.

There was a prize reserved for the best costume and the winner was Toyah Craze.

It was an initiative by the guests mainly Mike Richardson and Laurie Hughes and their friends to celebrate the brunch with the theme of pink day on 22nd Feb. Delicious offerings from C ​ hef Kapil’s kitchen made the brunch more delightful. ​‘The Park’ is our second home​and we enjoyed each moment being there, said Laurie Hughes one of the regular guest during Sunday Brunch at The Park.

Arts & Entertainment 17

Friday, February 27, 2015

Kama, Interrupted Kama, Interrupted is a multimedia art exhibition featuring eighteen artists based in Goa. It is a unique event exemplifying the unbridled power and authenticity of the best talent in Goa today. At Gallery Gitanjali, Panjim 6.30 pm +91 8806035195 gallerygitanjali@gmail.com http://www.gallerygitanjali.com/

Feb 20 to Mar 2 Art Exhibition - ‘Impressions’ by French and Goan artists Art Exhibition “IMPRESSIONS” showcasing artworks of French Artist/ Print-maker Annabel C.Schenck and Raymond Pereira (Goa), At Art Gallery, Alliance Francaise, Panaji Open from Monday to Friday 9.30 AM to 1.00PM and 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM. On Saturdays it is open from 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM. +91 832 242 0049 Panjim-goa.afindia.org

Feb 20 to Mar 20 Lusofonia Festival Goa 2015, exhibitions, lectures, food and celebrations Organized by the Lusophone Society of Goa (LSG).

Feb 21 to Mar 10 Photography exhibition “Voyage to the East in the 19th Century”.

At Fundação Oriente, Fontainhas, Panjim.

10 am to 5 pm

March 7 to Mar 19 Photography exhibition “A glimpse of Macau” Inauguration with the presence of the author Margarida Fernandes At Art Gallery, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panjim.

10 am to 5 pm +91 9763365050 Until February ‘Mutabilis’ Exhibition An exquisite collection of paintings, prints and illustrations

By Shireen Mody and Saffron Wiehl At Their Studio/Gallery, 33/1 Viegas Vado, Arpora, Goa. +91 9890009117/ +91 9890536062

Galleries of Note The Cube Gallery Every architect, since the beginning of time has secretly tried to create a vision of paradise in the buildings they design.

“Paradise” a stimulating place At The Cube Gallery, Calizor Vaddo, Moira. 11 am to 7 pm +91 832 2470415/ +91 9422806748 thecubegallerygoa@gmail.com Off The Wall A collectible of deeply astounding works of art displayed on daily basis at this thoughtful art cafe.

Fort Aguada Road, Sinquerim, Candolim 10:30 am to 11:30 pm +91 9820083497 | +91 9823289123 Mario Art Gallery Discover the original paintings and other memorabilia of the great Goan artist/cartoonist Mario Miranda. Here you can buy “The Life of Mario”, as well as prints, mounted prints, frames, tiles, mugs, card sets and other books.

‘Houses of Goa’, Salvador-do-Mundo, Porvorim area 9:00 am to 5:30 pm +91 832 2410711 archauto@gmail.com www.mariodemiranda.com Panjim Art Gallery Get a dose of the local culture with figurative work of Goan artists.

Near Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim 9:00 am to 8:00 pm +91 9822168703

Gallery Gitanjali An elegant art gallery in Panjim’s Latin Quarter is worth hopping into when you’re in the area.

Fontainhas, Panjim 9:00 am to 9:00 pm +91 9823572035 gallerygitanjali@gmail.com www.gallerygitanjali.com Art Chamber: Galleria de Belas Artes One of the more interesting and pleasant art centers in the state, featuring confident acrylic strokes that are somewhat three dimensional, put across the canvas by Yolanda De Souza and others. The musical acts here are worth looking out for.

Gaura Vaddo, Calangute 10:00 am to 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm +91 832 2277144 | +91 9823217435 artchamber@gmail.com www.goa-art.com Moksa Art Gallery Here you will find some immensely conceptual paintings by Salvadoran Fernandez and others.

Naik Waddo, Calangute 9:30 am to 8:30 pm +91 832 2281121 | +91 9326717386 mokshart@gmail.com www.mokshartgallery.com

Sunaparanta- Goa Centre for the Arts The centre houses several exhibition galleries, a large multi-functional space for workshops and lectures, an in-house film club, sketch club, open air amphitheatre, pottery studio and an open courtyard that houses the al fresco café, Bodega. The red velvet cupcakes at Bodega are a must try!

At Altinho, Panjim 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. +91 832 2421311 info@sgcfa.org www.sgcfa.org Gallery Attic Goan talent has no saturation point.

Experience a fine variety of paintings by local artists.

Opposite Don Bosco, Alfran Plaza, Panjim 9:00 am to 1:00 pm 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm +91 832 2420929 | +91 832 2257931 info@galleryattic.com www.galleryattic.com Arte Douro Art Gallery For those who aren’t really into very serious art but still want to look out for interesting pieces of art, this place provides a mix bag of originals and prints from international and local talents.

Porba Vaddo, Calangute 9:00 am to 9:00 pm +91 832 22882266 | +91 9822147148

Harley-Davidson India celebrates 5th Anniversary in Goa

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oa is all set to give a roaring welcome to over 2,000 Harley owners and their families as they come together for the H.O.G. India 3rd National Rally and India Bike Week. The most awaited week of the year for Harley-Davidson owners, this year’s edition is all the more special with the brand celebrating the completion of 5 years in the country.

“It’s been an amazing 5 years in India, from our debut at the Delhi Auto Expo in 2010 to the launch of the Street 750™ in 2014. We are looking forward to an epic celebration in Goa and welcoming thousands of Harley-Davidson owners and their families from across the country”, said Anoop Prakash, Managing Director HarleyDavidson India.

“Since we opened Goa Harley-Davidson in late 2013, we have seen the leisure motorcycling culture in the city grow rapidly. Being a passionate motorcycle enthusiast myself, having HarleyDavidson host the H.O.G. India National Rally in Goa

each year is indeed special for me. And today is no different as we gear up to welcome thousands of passionate Harley owners from across India to celebrate the H.O.G. India 3rd National Rally!” said Srinivas Reddy, Dealer Principal Goa Harley-Davidson.

The H.O.G. India 3rd National Rally in Goa, kick-starting today at the India Bike Week grounds, will see Harley-Davidson celebrating with customers united by a common bond and shared passion for freedom, adventure and the open road.

Honoring the Big 5 winners: A whopping

75 Harley owners from across the country will be awarded with the coveted Big 5 patch at the H.O.G. India 3rd National Rally. Awarded to riders who complete all four zonal rallies and the H.O.G. India National Rally within a year, the Big 5 patch commends riders on their passion and spirit for motorcycling and covering thousands of kilometers across the country in a year on their Harley-Davidson. This year’s winners attended Harley-Davidson events in Goa, Pushkar, Hyderabad, Khajuraho and Udaipur.

Chapter of the Year: Watch as HarleyDavidson India crowns Capital Chapter, Delhi as the ‘Chapter of the Year 2014’ The prestigious H.O.G. ‘Chapter of the Year’ is awarded to the most active chapter, and for the collective effort and contributions made by the members in their chapter.

More ways for Harley-Davidson enthusiasts to join the party at India Bike Week Witness the thunder of over 2000 roaring HarleyDavidson motorcycles at the H.O.G. India 3rd National Rally Parade: Witness the spectacular sight of thousands of roaring Harleys ride into the India Bike Week grounds in the biggest ever Harley-Davidson Parade at 4:00 pm from Nazri Grounds, Baga, on 21st February.

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