One of the Marvel of the Portuguese world, Basilica de Bom Jesus, standing 8 meteres tall was potrayed at this year's 'Festa de Lusofonia 2009'.
Goa Damão and Diu joined 9 other Portuguese countries, Macau, Portugal, Brasil, Moçambique, Cabe Verde, Angola, São Tomé e Principe, Timor and Guiné Bissau, where each of the countires exhibited their best of art, culture and gastronomy. Cabe Verde was phenomenal with their best exhibition ever and deservingly bagged the 1st prize for the best display.
Goa Damão and Diu's culture, art and gastromomy also featured at the Festa de Lusofonia 2009, held on 9th to to 11th October 2009, at 'Casa de Museu' open air square in Taipa, Macau.