Photo Gallery

A fishmonger at a market in the Indian town of Vasco da Gama (often simply called ‘Vasco’) in the state of Goa, sheltering from the sun under a striking red parasol. – 1990

A wonderful, lively portrait! The smile of the woman in traditional Goan dress is very warm and engaging. It is typical of Maximilien Bruggmann that he understands how to get close to his subject and capture people’s dignity and zest for life without staging the scene. – Vasco da Gama – Goa – 1990

Traditional method of drying fish at Colva Beach, Goa. The fish (often mackerel or sardines) are laid out in neat rows on nets or coconut fibre mats in the blazing sun to preserve them through evaporation. This can take several days. Once the fish are completely dried, they are packed and sold at local markets. Dried fish is an important staple food, as it can be stored for long periods without refrigeration. – 1990

Traditional method of drying fish at Colva Beach, Goa. The fish (often mackerel or sardines) are laid out in neat rows on nets or coconut fibre mats in the blazing sun to preserve them through evaporation. This can take several days. Once the fish are completely dried, they are packed and sold at local markets. Dried fish is an important staple food, as it can be stored for long periods without refrigeration. – 1990

On Colva Beach, south of Panaji (or Panjirn), the capital of the territory of the same name, which also includes the former Portuguese colony of Goa. The dwarf mackerel laid out here to dry in the sun are turned over by women several times a day. Dried fish is a valuable food reserve for the people living in coastal areas. – 1990

On Colva Beach, south of Panaji (or Panjirn), the capital of the territory of the same name, which also includes the former Portuguese colony of Goa. The dwarf mackerel laid out here to dry in the sun are turned over by women several times a day. Dried fish is a valuable food reserve for the people living in coastal areas. – 1990