After many days of bad press, Goa was back in a festive mood with the famous Shigmo festival, which depicts the state’s folk culture. The festival is also popularly known as the Carnival.
IT’S PARTY TIME FOLKS! The famous Shigmo festival depicts Goa’s folk culture.
“This festival takes us back to our culture. Many tourists come to see this festival. It’s because we don’t get to see this in cities and this culture originates from the villages,” Deputy Mayor, Panjim, Yatin Parekg said.
The five-day long festival also has a religious core. It is the Goan equivalent of Holi, and is celebrated with a lot of energy.
“I am really thrilled looking at these folk performances. The enthusiasm in people is amazing. It’s really great to be here,” actor Milind Gunaji said.
The festival is now also supported by the Department of Tourism as people from different parts of the state perform in groups.
Courtesy: ibnlive
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