History of Goa Memorable Day – 18th June, 2016

Goa is the name of such an Indian city that gives the feeling like heaven on earth. In other words, there are light hearted, easy going and chill out scenes in Goa. There are beautiful sun baked beaches, hassle free streets, breezy restaurants which have been delighted Goa, but there is a big struggle behind to become an independent this city. Previously, the Portuguese was ruled on Goa, but after a great struggle Goa finally got its independence on June 18th, 1946. From that time, this day is celebrated as the ‘Memorable Day of Goa’.

Celebrations on this auspicious occasion of liberation is celebrated like Goan spirit. On this day, the hotels, streets, bars, boats, business arenas are decorated in Goa. Everything in Goa would look very dazzling on this auspicious occasion. The shopping in Goa is in its zenith on this day. The importance of the date 18th June is easily understood by the fact that a street having this date engraved stands with supreme authority in Panjim-The capital of Goa. June 18th street becomes the hub for super-helix on this day and almost everything from clothes to confectioners sold out on heavily-laden discounts.

The Spirit of Goa Memorable Day

 

The positivity devours the entire atmosphere of Goa. It is the universal truth that 'Freedom cannot be attained without any leader' and truth is in this case when it comes  to the freedom fight of Goa and its people. The leader in disguise for the Goans was Dr Lohia, who took to the challenge of freeing his natives from the hold of bondage. The  lengthy but ambitious  fight of independent Goa was finally obtained on this day and it also was the day of sunset for the Portuguese. One of the most touching fact about this fight is that when the countrymen of India came to know about troubling factors in Goa and fought against the enemies.

On this auspicious occasion, the festive mood of people involving them into dancing and singing. It is noticed that not only the people but even the dust and air of the streets seems intoxicated with the scent of freedom.