Take a quick peek at Vasco's fishing community in Goa

THE FISHING LIFE

Ever wonder what life is really like in a Goan fishing village? Explore the narrow lanes of Vasco da Gama's fishing community, a place where the sea is, both, provider and constant companion.

CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY

Khariwada, a unique ward in Vasco da Gama within the Mormugao taluka, is primarily inhabited by fishermen.

FISHING TRADITIONS

Over the years, the locals of the community have preserved the strong essence of their traditional fishing heritage.

DAILY BREAD

There are families that continue to earn their living by selling fish in the Vasco market.

FRESH & FINE CATCH

It is believed that the freshest and finest fish is available in Vasco, as it is caught by the community members themselves.

PRAYERFUL START

During the feast of St Peter and St Paul, boats are decorated and readied for the annual 300-meter procession, where priests and locals come together to offer prayers at the jetty.

SOME TRIVIA

Fishermen are referred to as pescadors in Portuguese, and the people of Khariwado remain deeply connected to this tradition.

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