Goan
art colourfully illustrates the unity in diversity
of Goan heritage. Various art forms pertaining to
different religious beliefs and life styles have mingled
into one unique identity that has developed into Goan
art. Thus we find Hindu artists chiseling out Christian
images in villages and cities. Goan art, developed
around religious requirements, represents this process
of assimilation, interdependence and mutual acceptability.
Goa
is a proud place for lovers of Christian art as it
houses Asia's first Museum of Christian Art at Rachol
Seminary in Salcete taluka. The Calouste Gulbenkian
Foundation of Lisbon, Portugal has provided funds
for the restoration of this treasure-trove of Christian
art objects.
