The G.O.A. was unofficially formed in 1970 as a few Goan families hastily put together a Christmas party. I don't think they would have known the profound affect of their efforts that December.

The Goans of America (G.O.A.) has grown and evolved since. There are over 300 families and now activities run year round. But much is the same. The G.O.A. is still an organization dedicated to unifying our Goan community here in the Southern California area. It aims to be a way for families to get together, a means to pass our culture to our children, and of course a way for us all to enjoy ourselves.

It has now been over 30 years since the founding, and the G.O.A. is still alive and kicking, only hoping to grow more and be more influential in the lives of Los Angeles Goans!