Read this blog post in: Português In the time of my grandparents, the transport of people from Diu to Goa or Daman, and vice versa, was done by sailing vessels (patmarins). The railwayRead More…

Read this blog post in: Português Since the early 19th century, at a site immediately south of the Diu customs quay, there was a market and a square where the pillory stood withRead More…

Read this blog post in: Português | ગુજરાતી As one would walk down the streets of Diu, hearing the rhythmic beats of handloom pedals as the artisans wove their traditional creations was unavoidable. Diu servedRead More…

Read this blog post in: Português Primary education in the territory of Diu during the Portuguese India was divided among Portuguese-speaking schools and Gujarati schools. At the end of the 19th century, andRead More…

Dholo Aato is celebrated on Marghshirsh Shukla Ashtami and Marghshirsh Shukla Chaturdashi by offering pauwa and kheer to Hinglaj Mata. This offering is in memory of her protection of the community fromRead More…

Diu Vanza Darji Samaj UK intends to create a youth society, the Diu Vanza Darji Samaj Yuva Mandal, a sub-organisation led by young members of the Samaj between the ages of 18Read More…

Read this blog post in: Português | ગુજરાતી Amidst the parties and fireworks, let us not forget the real meaning of Dipavali “From falsehood lead me to truth, from darkness lead me to light, fromRead More…

Read this blog post in: Português | ગુજરાતી Gone are the days of street performers who have been part of the cultural life of Diu for time immemorial. For thousands of childrenRead More…