Shigmo

SHIGMO

Shigmo Festival is just around the corner and the whole state of Goa .Shigmo parade is a street festival It’s an experience you cannot afford to miss. This religious Hindu festival is filled with colours, music, dance and floats.In true meaning, it depicts the life of a Goan and elaborate folk perfomances by local men and women who dance tirelessly in huge processions along with the parade. 

 

As they call it Shigmotsav it is similar to Holi but its celebrated for 14 days in Goa.

The parade begins with a bang when the people of Goa dress up in colourful outfits, holding multi coloured flags and playing large musical instruments like theDhol Tasha and flutes in processions across the cities. 

Traditional folk dances like GhodeModni and Fugdi are performed on streets in massive groups along the procession, showcasing the tradition of Goa.

Join Goa during Shigmotsav 2014 and you’re sure to experience the rich Goan art and culture in a way you’ve never experienced.