Chandor to host Heritage Festival annually
Chandor is likely to be the permanent host for an annual Heritage Festival disclosed MLA Yuri Alemao at a meeting held with the Village Development Committee members in the presence of Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation Officials. Disclosing that he has discussed developing Chandor as a heritage village with the chief minister twice, he said there was a need to have a heritage square in the village where the heritage festival can be held. While admitting that getting necessary No Objection Certificate from land owners could be a problem, he however assured that private interest of individuals will not be affected and added that some sacrifices may have to be made here and there. Strongly mooting for a road map to develop Chandor as a heritage...
Read MoreChandor celebrates Feast of Epiphany
Feast of Epiphany was celebrated with great pomp and grandeur at Chandor on January 6 to commemorate the three Magi from far East, visiting Baby Jesus with their gifts to worship and adore him. While it is commonly called the Feast of Three Kings, that is an aberration as the Catholic Church does not have any such celebration. “The three Magi were pagans,” explained Fr Jean Ruby da Cruz e Fernandes, Parish Priest of Chandor. At Chandor it is officially the Feast of Our Lady of Bethlehem, the patron of the parish while at Cansaulim it is celebrated as the Feast of Our Lady of Remedios. Three youngsters from the village, namely Niel Jose Fernandes from Culsabhat, Johan Leander Mascarenhas from Marrod, Guirdolim and Jayden Cardozo from New Township represented...
Read MoreSenior Citizens’ Christmas Party held
Ganv Bhavancho Ekvott held its flagship programme, the Christmas Party for Senior Citizens on 19th December 2023 at the spacious hall of Chandor Club premises which was a great success thanks to the hard work put in by Project Managers Alzira Pereira and Vita Pereira. This was the 15th year this project was held and had a record of around 300 senior citizens enjoying the Christmas spirit. Initially, this party used to be held in the open space behind the Chandor Church in the school premises. It was truly a fun time as there were games in which those gathered participated enthusiastically. Two games were organised for the senior citizens – Passing the Hat and Bottle Game for which the prize was won by Curcino Gonsalves from Bachar. Besides, there was...
Read MoreChristmas Party for Senior Citizens held
Ganv Bhavancho Ekvott held its flagship programme, the Christmas Party for Senior Citizens on 19th December 2023 at the spacious hall of Chandor Club premises. This was the 15th year this project was held and had a record of around 300 senior citizens enjoying the Christmas spirit. Initially, this party used to be held in the open space behind the Chandor Church in the school premises. It was truly a fun time as there were games in which those gathered participated enthusiastically. Two games were organised for the senior citizens – Passing the Hat and Bottle Game for which the prize was won by Curcino Gonsalves from Bachar. Besides, there was dancing galore to the music provided by Jalin with his one man band who also sang a few songs. GBE members...
Read MoreBusiness acumen & social work recognised nationally
Domnick Mendes more popularly known as Dom, former president of Chandor Club was honoured at the national level when he was conferred the ‘Karmaveer Chakra’ Bronze award for being not only a businessman of repute but also for the social work he has been doing for the years. The Rex Karmaveer Global Fellowship award is instituted by ICONGO along with the UN and were conferred on the winners at a function held at Shiv Nadar School in Faridabad in November 2023. Domnick was conferred the award because through his business he has generated employment to quite a number of people and also his contribution in social, cultural and sports activities. Domnick is the proprietor of Dom Engineers & Contractors, Mendes Shutters & Automations, which he successfully...
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