Four
centuries of Portuguese rule and that of other rulers before them
has given Goa an unique life-style that consists of a blend of Indian
and Western influences as can be seen in its varied culture and
architecture of its towns and villages. Today Goa also boasts of
glorious
traditions that have been handed down to it over the ages.
Dedicated to the preservation of art,culture and environment and inorder to preserve Goa's past and its rich traditions this magnificant project named "Ancestral Goa" is the result of a lot of meticulous research, planning and hardwork. It opened to the public in April 1995. Ancestral Goa is miniature Goan Village as it would have existed 100 years ago. It is located on a nine acre verdant hillock at Loutulim ins South Goa, about ten kilometers from Margao. Graceful swans charm the entrance to the reception. Elephants carrying flowered pillars with multi-hued and decorated beams deck the entryway. A spacius room redolent of the Goan - Portuguese aura replete with a palanquin, sepiatoned photographs, domed lamps and a designed marble floor feeds one the anticipation of a moment when a whole treasure in the book of history will unfold. The traditional 'aarti' is performed as part of the greeted welcome by a sari-clad Goan girl. |
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