Among the biggest festivals celebrated in the lively state of Goa, Shigmotsav kick-started at Ponda on March 14. Primarily a Hindu festival, it honours the return of the warriors. Tradition says that these brave ones had gone to war during Dussehra, fighting the invaders, and come home during spring. Music, dance, delicacies and floats, the spirit of spring will keep shining till March 27. Dressing up in colourful outfits, holding multi-coloured flags and playing large musical instruments like the Dhol Tasha and flutes, the people herald the warriors. Float parades depict the life of aGoan as well as mythological stories. Traditional folk dances such as Ghode Modni and Fugdi are performed on the streets along the procession.And one can gorge on the delicacies lined on the streets. Checkhttps://goa-tourism.com/GTDC-holidays/shigmo-festival.html
Parade schedule
City |
Date
Ponda
March 14
Vasco
March 15
Valpoi
March 16
Bicholim
March 17
Panjim
March 18
Margao
March 19
Curchorem
March 20
Dharbandora
March 21
Quepem
March 22
Cuncolim
March 23
Sanguemand Shiroda
March 24
Canacona and Tivim
March 25
Mapusa
March 26
Pernem and Sanquelim
March 27
