During the Portuguese colonization,
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 neighboring state of Maharashtra.
