Arpora
Arpora is a village close to the North Goa beach belt, in India's tourism-destination state.
Arpora | |
|---|---|
village | |
  Arpora Location in Goa, India  Arpora Arpora (India) | |
| Coordinates: 15°34′0″N 73°46′0″E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Goa |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democracy |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Konkani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | GA |
| Website | goa |
Role in the salt traditional industry
Traditionally, it has been a coastal village, known for its traditional salt-making industry. This aspect of the village has been studied in a book, As Dear As Salt, which studies four traditional salt-making villages of Goa (including Arpora).[1]
Night market
In recent times, it is more known for its night market, "The Saturday Night Market". This is open during the fair-weather tourist season (around September to March), and is a colorful vast market consisting of people from Goa and beyond selling and showcasing their goods. Items sold range from musical mouth harps or varieties of food.[2][3] It even has live musical performances.[4]
In history
Arpora is known for St Joseph's, a school that was the first in Goa to offer education in the English language. It was set up by William Robert Lyons, a British priest who inculcated sports into the curriculum, introducing Goans to football in 1883.[5]
References
- "Review: As dear as salt". Hindustan Times. 22 July 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- Saini, Yogesh (31 January 2013). "Flocking to Goa's flea markets". Condé Nast Traveller India. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- Khergamker, Gajanan (17 December 2019). "Buy, binge & bask in Goa". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- "India: Street Markets For The Mad Shopper In You". Outlook Traveller. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- Mergulhao, Marcus (15 July 2018). "When Goa kicked the ball before Brazil". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 March 2020.