The lapão, a traditional Goan (gasoline) kerosene lamp. This iconic lamp played a vital role in providing illumination to Goan households before the widespread availability of electricity. The lapão holds a deep-rooted cultural significance in Goan society. The lamp often served as a focal point during religious ceremonies, festivals, and social gatherings, hunting wildlife and in households creating an enchanting ambiance before electricity was introduced in Goa. (The lapão is typically composed of simple materials, including a metal, glass or ceramic container to hold kerosene or other combustible fuel, a wick made of cotton or other fibrous material and a metal frame or handle for carrying and hanging purposes To use the lapão, one would fill the container with kerosene, ensuring the wick is properly soaked. After lighting the wick, the lamp would emit a warm and gentle glow, providing illumination in homes, especially during the evening and nighttime hours. The brightness of t...