500 years on, Vasco da Gama hailed in Lisbon, ignored in Kochi

History appears to be overlooked at St Francis Church in Fort Kochi, with no events marking 500 years since Vasco da Gama's death. Post-colonial perspectives often view da Gama negatively, conflicting with older views of his contributions to global trade and cultural exchange.

500 years on, Vasco da Gama hailed in Lisbon, ignored in Kochi
History appears to be overlooked at St Francis Church in Fort Kochi, with no events marking 500 years since Vasco da Gama's death. Post-colonial perspectives often view da Gama negatively, conflicting with older views of his contributions to global trade and cultural exchange.