https://openarchive.icomos.org/id/eprint/3339 2024-09-10T10:24:41Z info:eu-repo/semantics/descriptiveMetadata http://openarchive.icomos.org/id/eprint/3339/ Social and cultural elements fostered by earthen building practices and traditions Rodrigues, Chenelle Fatima 06. Histoire de l'architecture 03. Styles d’architecture 04. Matériaux de construction 05. Techniques de construction 06. Structures de bâtiments 07. Décorations et ornements 09. Aspects économiques et sociaux de la conservation 02. Traditions et expressions orales (y compris les langues) 04. Pratiques sociales, rituels et événements festifs 05. Artisanat traditionnel 04. Asie et îles du Pacifique 05. Europe On the west coast of the Indian peninsula, along the Arabian Sea, is India’s smallest state - Goa. Goa’s traditional architecture is mainly built with mud and/or laterite-stone. Like the rest of India and other parts of the world, many social, cultural, and religious beliefs and traditions are entwined in everyday Goan life - including its architecture. There are building materials that are considered sacred, ancient religious texts that refer to architecture, religious symbols built in and around houses, rituals and festivals performed at different stages of constructing a house. Of course, over time, some traditions and customs have evolved or even been lost. As Goa was ruled by the Portuguese for 451 years i.e. 1510 - 1961, the Goan culture blends that of India and Europe, especially Portugal and its colonies. This is evident in its architecture, art, cuisine, music, religion, education, politics, etc. Interestingly, the religious conversions that took place during the Portuguese reign, mainly from tribal and Hindu to Catholic, saw various adaptations to cultural traditions - including those related to construction practices. Goan Catholics, while retaining certain aspects of their Hindu customs, adapted to suit their new ones. This research paper touches upon various architectural practices followed by Goan tribals, Hindus, and Christians, from ancient to current times. 2022 Document issu d'une conférence ou d'un atelier NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en cc_by_nc_nd_4 https://openarchive.icomos.org/id/eprint/3339/1/EarthUSA2022_Chenelle.pdf Rodrigues, Chenelle Fatima (2022) Social and cultural elements fostered by earthen building practices and traditions. In: EARTH USA 2022, September 23-25, 2022, Santa Fe, New Mexico. [Document issu d'une conférence ou d'un atelier] en info:eu-repo/semantics/objectFile info:eu-repo/semantics/humanStartPage