Dekhnni
Deknni (also spelled Dekni, Dekhni, Dekhnni) is a semi classical Goan (Indian) dance form. The plural of deknni in Konkani remains the same.
Goan Mando
Mando (also spelled Manddo) is a musical form that evolved during the 19th and 20th century among Catholics in Goa. It represents the meeting point of Indian and western musical traditions. The music has elements of both Indian and western culture. The males wear formal coats, showing Portuguese influence, while females wear a unique Indian costume (bazu torop or pano baju). The ceremonial torhop-baz worn during the mando dance was of velvet or silk, red, blue or green in colour, embroided with gold (rarely with silver) threads. A white or blue shawl was worn. The socks had to be white and the slippers ornamented. This was all graced with a fan, which enhanced the lady´s mood with a secret charm during the dance. The plural of manddo in Konkani is mande.The major theme of mandos is love, the minor ones being historical narratives, grievance against exploitation and social injustice, and political resistance during the Portuguese presence in Goa.
Chikal Kala or Mud game, Marcela.
Chikal Kala or Mud game celebrated in Marcela town. Number of devotees of Shri Devaki Krishna participate to celebrate.
Sao Joao Feast of St John the Baptist
The Feast Sao Joao is celebrated in Goa on June 24 with traditional enthusiasm. Men will jump in their neighbor’s wells, ponds and rivers with the loud chanting of Sao Joao, Sao Joao, Viva Sao Joao. Different games and traditional boat festival which is traditional events being organized every year at Siolim on the occasion of Sao Joao and the day is celebrated. The feast has its origin in the Holy Bible. It is believed that St John the Baptist leapt with joy in his mother, Elizabeth’s womb when she was visited by Mother Mary, who had just conceived Jesus. Many jump in wells in Goa to celebrate the feast cause of the background.
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