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by Mel D’Souza The first Sunday in May is when the Goa village of Saligao and its sons and daughters living in other parts of the world celebrate the feast of the Church of Mae de Deus (Mother of God). Celebrations abroad usually start with Holy Mass followed by a social gathering where Saligaokars partake . . . → Read More: The feast of Mae de Deus by Fr. Nascimento Mascarenhas From the cursory reading of the marriage certificate of the parents of the world-renowned artist Francis Newton Souza it appears that his father José Victor Aniceto de Souza alias Newton de Souza was from Assolna, as he was born is Assolna, but was later resident in Saligao. Married to Lilia Maria . . . → Read More: The ascendants of artist F N Souza As a young lad growing up in Saligao in the 1940s and 50s, I remember fondly what a joy it used to be frolicking around in the village, soaking up the sights, sounds and smells of nature—all yet unsullied by the trappings of urbanisation and modern-day encumbrances. Mother Nature provided us young folk much pleasure and entertainment and pretty much was central to my life. . . . → Read More: Sights and sounds of Saligao |
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