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Goa Art & Culture
 Goa
is a land of crafts and craftsmen, where aesthetic quality finds a natural
expression. Goa has a rich and magnificent tradition of the classical
arts. Over the years, Goans have excelled in poetry, music and the fine
arts.
The exquisitely carved rosewood and teak furniture, the terracotta
figurines, the classic brass items and the unique gold jewellery designs
all speak of an age still valuable in this technology obsessed world.
The folk paintings of Goa have been traced to different places from
ancient temples, churches and palatial manors to humble households. They
mostly depict episodes from the epics - the Mahabharata and the Ramayana
and the Puranas and also scenes from the New Testament.
During the Portuguese colonisation, local craftsmen played a major role in
the development of the exquisite furnishings and decorations used in
residential houses, churches and chapels. This art can still be seen the
Christian Art Museum at Old Goa.
 Goans
have contributed greatly to the world of music. Many famous names on the
Indian music scene originate from Goa. Famous singers such as Lata
Mangueshkar and Kishori Amonkar in the classical variety and Remo
Fernandes in pop music, are from Goa.
Konkani literature has produced many great names such as Bakibab Borkar
who have contributed to the development of Konkani as a national language
with some superlative writing.
Local craftsmen in Goa produce a wide variety of crafts ranging from
terracotta pottery and figures to superb brass lamps and decorative items.
A large number of Goans have also played a major role in drama and Hindi
film industry in the neighbouring state of Maharashtra.
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