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Goa, 1980s
A Selection of photographs from Goa, 1980s capturing the essence of a bygone era, from quiet coastal life to the vibrant architecture of Panjim.
01
The last party of the season, Goa 1989
“My last party of the season, Goa 1989. sweat and tears and joy!”
photo via Shanna Mandira
02
Watching the sunset from Tito's. Baga, Goa 1989
photo via David D'Souza
03
A quick dip by the Anjuna football ground. Goa, 1989
Photo via Darron Tuvey
04
Vagator Beach sunset, Goa 1989.
Remembering the old goan summer days!
photo via Rebecca Purva Lacroix
05
Fruit shopping at Mapusa Market. Goa, 1989
photo via Costas Tzortzakis
06
Arambol Beach at Sunset. Goa 1988
photo Francesco Dockt Franz
07
80's Goa Cassette Culture. Baga, 1988
photo via Andy
08
80's Goa Cassette Culture. Baga, 1988
"This is just a small part of my music collection from that year.
Some of the music, I bought and some I registered in Goa exchanging music with other collectors and DJ's."
photo via Andy
09
80's Goa Cassette Culture. Baga, 1988
"This is just a small part of my music collection from that year.
Some of the music, I bought and some I registered in Goa exchanging music with other collectors and DJ's."
photo via Andy
10
Vagator Hill Views. Goa season 1988
photo via Francesco Dockt Franz
11
Waiting for a meal at July Jolly Restaurant. Vagator, 1988
photo via Francesco Dockt Franz
12
From Goa, with Love. Anjuna, 1987.
The crescent moon shines on above the palm trees by the beach.
photo via Michel Hilzinger
13
Partying in Anjuna, Goa 1987
photo via Michel Hilzinger
14
Partying in Anjuna, Goa 1987
photo via Michel Hilzinger
15
Full Moon on Chapora Hill. Goa, 1987
photo via Michel Hilzinger
16
The Our Lady of Victory Church in the peaceful village of Revora, Goa. December of 1987
photo via Nasya Pereira
17
The Our Lady of Victory Church in the peaceful village of Revora, Goa. December of 1987
photo via Nasya Pereira
18
Streets of Revora, Goa. December 1987
photo via Nasya Pereira
19
Anjuna Beach Sunset, Goa 1987
photo via Michel Hilzinger
20
The palm trees at the end of Little Vagator Beach, as the sun sets. Vagator, Goa 1987
photo via Michel Hilzinger
21
The palm trees at the end of Little Vagator Beach, as the sun sets. Vagator, Goa 1987
photo via Michel Hilzinger
22
Crossing the Chapora River. Goa 1987
photo via Costas Tzortzakis
23
From Goa, with Love. Moments lost in time, 1987
photo via Michel Hilzinger
24
Vagator Beach, lost in time. Goa, 1986
photo via Shanna Mandira
25
Golden Hour along the Chapora River. Goa, 1986
photo credit unavailable
26
Views from the old Asilo Hospital window. Mapusa, Goa 1986
photo via Shanna Mandira
27
Shopping in style at Mapusa Market. Goa, 1985
photo via Piers Ciappara
28
Sailing the ‘Aum Gaia’ at the Chapora Jetty. Goa 1984
photo via Bee Waechter
29
Mapusa Market Fridays. Goa 1984
photo via Conor Castara Smith
30
Sunset through the Chapora Fort. Goa, 1984
photo via Conor Castara Smith
31
Goa 1983 to a Disco Beat.
photo via William Schneider
32
Sossegado Goan Evenings. Baga, Goa 1983
"A house I rented in Khobra Vaddo, 1983-87"
photo via Andy
33
Sunny Arambol Mornings. Goa 1982
“After taking the ferry from Bombay to Panjim, I spent a few weeks at Arambol Beach, autumn of 1982. Very, very peaceful....”
photo via Philip Schaarschmidt
34
Sunny days in Arambol. Goa, 1982
“After taking the ferry from Bombay to Panjim, I spent a few weeks at Arambol Beach, autumn of 1982. Very, very peaceful....”
photo via Philip Schaarschmidt
35
Sunny Mornings in Arambol. Goa, 1982
“After taking the ferry from Bombay to Panjim, I spent a few weeks at Arambol Beach, autumn of 1982. Very, very peaceful....”
photo via Philip Schaarschmidt
36
Memories of Goa. Self Portrait - Shanna Mandira, 1981
“This is my first trip to Goa in 1981. This is Baga Beach."
photo via Shanna Mandira
37
Calangute, Goa 1981
"A picture of the family we stayed with on our first trip to Goa."
photo via Shanna Mandira
38
New Year's party on Anjuna Beach. Goa, 1981
photo via Shanna Mandira
39
The Calangute Market. Goa, 1981
photo via Shanna Mandira
40
Baga to Anjuna over the hills. Goa, 1981
photo via Piers Ciappara
41
Baga to Anjuna over the hills. Goa, 1981
photo via Piers Ciappara
42
Arambol Beach Sunset, Goa 1980s
photo via Piers Ciaparra
43
A walk through the streets of Chapora, Goa 1980s
photo via Starling D'souza
44
A Goan Sunset, 1980s
photo via Francisco Guevara
45
A Goan Sunset, 1980s
photo via Francisco Guevara
01
The last party of the season, Goa 1989
“My last party of the season, Goa 1989. sweat and tears and joy!”
photo via Shanna Mandira
02
Watching the sunset from Tito's. Baga, Goa 1989
photo via David D'Souza
03
A quick dip by the Anjuna football ground. Goa, 1989
Photo via Darron Tuvey
04
Vagator Beach sunset, Goa 1989.
Remembering the old goan summer days!
photo via Rebecca Purva Lacroix
05
Fruit shopping at Mapusa Market. Goa, 1989
photo via Costas Tzortzakis
06
Arambol Beach at Sunset. Goa 1988
photo Francesco Dockt Franz
07
80's Goa Cassette Culture. Baga, 1988
photo via Andy
08
80's Goa Cassette Culture. Baga, 1988
"This is just a small part of my music collection from that year.
Some of the music, I bought and some I registered in Goa exchanging music with other collectors and DJ's."
photo via Andy
09
80's Goa Cassette Culture. Baga, 1988
"This is just a small part of my music collection from that year.
Some of the music, I bought and some I registered in Goa exchanging music with other collectors and DJ's."
photo via Andy
10
Vagator Hill Views. Goa season 1988
photo via Francesco Dockt Franz
11
Waiting for a meal at July Jolly Restaurant. Vagator, 1988
photo via Francesco Dockt Franz
12
From Goa, with Love. Anjuna, 1987.
The crescent moon shines on above the palm trees by the beach.
photo via Michel Hilzinger
13
Partying in Anjuna, Goa 1987
photo via Michel Hilzinger
14
Partying in Anjuna, Goa 1987
photo via Michel Hilzinger
15
Full Moon on Chapora Hill. Goa, 1987
photo via Michel Hilzinger
16
The Our Lady of Victory Church in the peaceful village of Revora, Goa. December of 1987
photo via Nasya Pereira
17
The Our Lady of Victory Church in the peaceful village of Revora, Goa. December of 1987
photo via Nasya Pereira
18
Streets of Revora, Goa. December 1987
photo via Nasya Pereira
19
Anjuna Beach Sunset, Goa 1987
photo via Michel Hilzinger
20
The palm trees at the end of Little Vagator Beach, as the sun sets. Vagator, Goa 1987
photo via Michel Hilzinger
21
The palm trees at the end of Little Vagator Beach, as the sun sets. Vagator, Goa 1987
photo via Michel Hilzinger
22
Crossing the Chapora River. Goa 1987
photo via Costas Tzortzakis
23
From Goa, with Love. Moments lost in time, 1987
photo via Michel Hilzinger
24
Vagator Beach, lost in time. Goa, 1986
photo via Shanna Mandira
25
Golden Hour along the Chapora River. Goa, 1986
photo credit unavailable
26
Views from the old Asilo Hospital window. Mapusa, Goa 1986
photo via Shanna Mandira
27
Shopping in style at Mapusa Market. Goa, 1985
photo via Piers Ciappara
28
Sailing the ‘Aum Gaia’ at the Chapora Jetty. Goa 1984
photo via Bee Waechter
29
Mapusa Market Fridays. Goa 1984
photo via Conor Castara Smith
30
Sunset through the Chapora Fort. Goa, 1984
photo via Conor Castara Smith
31
Goa 1983 to a Disco Beat.
photo via William Schneider
32
Sossegado Goan Evenings. Baga, Goa 1983
"A house I rented in Khobra Vaddo, 1983-87"
photo via Andy
33
Sunny Arambol Mornings. Goa 1982
“After taking the ferry from Bombay to Panjim, I spent a few weeks at Arambol Beach, autumn of 1982. Very, very peaceful....”
photo via Philip Schaarschmidt
34
Sunny days in Arambol. Goa, 1982
“After taking the ferry from Bombay to Panjim, I spent a few weeks at Arambol Beach, autumn of 1982. Very, very peaceful....”
photo via Philip Schaarschmidt
35
Sunny Mornings in Arambol. Goa, 1982
“After taking the ferry from Bombay to Panjim, I spent a few weeks at Arambol Beach, autumn of 1982. Very, very peaceful....”
photo via Philip Schaarschmidt
36
Memories of Goa. Self Portrait - Shanna Mandira, 1981
“This is my first trip to Goa in 1981. This is Baga Beach."
photo via Shanna Mandira
37
Calangute, Goa 1981
"A picture of the family we stayed with on our first trip to Goa."
photo via Shanna Mandira
38
New Year's party on Anjuna Beach. Goa, 1981
photo via Shanna Mandira
39
The Calangute Market. Goa, 1981
photo via Shanna Mandira
40
Baga to Anjuna over the hills. Goa, 1981
photo via Piers Ciappara
41
Baga to Anjuna over the hills. Goa, 1981
photo via Piers Ciappara
42
Arambol Beach Sunset, Goa 1980s
photo via Piers Ciaparra
43
A walk through the streets of Chapora, Goa 1980s
photo via Starling D'souza
44
A Goan Sunset, 1980s
photo via Francisco Guevara
45
A Goan Sunset, 1980s
photo via Francisco Guevara
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