A dog, a girl and St. Francis– Once Upon a Feast review by Usha Mukunda
Goa! Just the sound of that name conjures up visions of the sun, the sand and the sea. The well-known Mario’s cartoons have added to the spice and lure of the place. Some of us have been drawn to the old churches which still retain an atmosphere of piety and worship. But through it all […]
Cholta Cholta–Walking tours of Goa
Cholta Cholta – Walking tours of Goa has a new website now. www.choltacholta.com
Celebrating Taleigao Konsachem Fest with a Cholta Cholta led by Vasco Pinho
Cholta Cholta….Konsachem festak yo! And so we did! On the 21st of August, a Cholta Cholta walk led by Mr. Vasco Pinho set off to explore the intricate history behind the Konsachem Fest that is celebrated in Taleigao on the 21st of August, every year for the past few centuries. This festival, heralds the beginning […]
Cholta Cholta Heritage Week
Cholta Cholta Heritage Week from 9th April to 15th April 2012 for ages 9 and above. Fee Rs. 1000/- only. We have 4 walks in place for you. Walk 1: Saluting Statues (9th April – 4:30pm to 6:30pm) – Observer various statues from GPO to Old Secretariat. Walk 2: Worship Walk (11th April – 4:30pm […]
Cholta Cholta, 1st July
Cholta Cholta is exploring the British Cemetery, Raj Bhavan and Dona Paula Jetty. Friday 1st July, 2011 Time: 5. 00 pm at the British Cemetery ( take the road leading to Cabo Raj Nivas, stop at the sign post for the Cemetery) Fee: Rs. 100.00 Child/Adult Carry rain wear and prepare to be soaked in history and architecture. Our […]
Specials In May 2011
Monday 9th May: Goa through her crafts – a session at Aparant, Crafts Complex, Neugi Nagar, Panaji Goa Learn more about our State through handicrafts and arts. This field trip will be guided by Pritha Sardessai at Aparant from 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm. Please come to Bookworm by 3.30 pm or arrive directly at Aparant by 4.00 pm. […]
Cholta Cholta:Walking and Sketching
We are uploading the sketches that the children made after the last Cholta Cholta. Please click on the link below to view them. And of course, come join the next Cholta Cholta for more fun! Walking and Sketching – Altinho1
Cholta Cholta – Walking and Sketching, 11th March
Cholta Cholta – Friday, March 11th – 5.00 pm ( Assemble at the foot of the Panjim Church steps) Walking and Sketching atop the Altinho, with Prita Sardessai, Sujata Noronha and Harshada Kerkar Cholta Cholta is walking up the Altinho hill. We will trot, climb, scamper and trip our way up the old steps to arrive at the present day Bench of […]
Cholta Cholta at Taleigao
Cholta cholta walked into the fields of Taleigao this month. An unforgettable experience, for all participants. We started our walk by visiting Green Essentials- a garden store that encourages all things organic. Yogita and her mum were most welcoming and gracious. The children were ‘walked’ through garden implements, manures and other material, shown books and things and generally had a good taste of […]
Cholta Cholta: February, 16th 2011
Cholta Cholta is walking into Taleigao. Join us on a natural heritage walk, where we explore a small farm holding, observe crops of this season, understand the crop cycle for this area and view the vast expanse of cultiavble land that must be preserved. Date: Wednesday 16th February Time: 5.00 – 6. 30 pm Meet: Opp. Ideal High School, Taleigao Ages 8 […]