Every year, the state comes alive with celebrations on June 24, celebrated as Sao Joao or St John the Baptist's feast among Catholic communities
Updated On: 2025-06-26 11:36 AM IST
Compiled by : Nascimento Pinto
Among the many Goan villages, Siolim came alive and celebrated it not only sailing boats but also colourful wreaths and shirts
While Mumbaikars usually celebrate the festival on the Sunday before or after the festival, if it is on a week day, Goans took time out from their busy schedules to make enjoy the festival with their friends and neighbours
The celebrations also included singing local songs that brought out the true spirit of Sao Joao, which is only one among several festivals celebrated in Goa during the monsoon season
After Sao Joao, locals usually celebrated Sangodd festival, Chikhal Kalo, Touxeachem Fest and Bonderam Festival
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However, the festival is very unique from others during this time of the year, as it is distinguished by the act of men jumping into wells and ponds, to depict the Biblical theme of John the Baptist leaping in Elizabeth's womb, when Mother Mary came to meet her |
