The villagers of Assolna and Ambelim on Thursday, June 29, celebrated Sangodd.
Sangodd| Assolna| St Peter| Ambelim| Goa | Sao Pedro| South Goa
JOIE DE VIVRE
There were total 3 boats which participated in the Sangodd this year.
Sangodd| Assolna| St Peter| Ambelim| Goa | Sao Pedro| South Goa| boats | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
VIVA SAO PEDRO
Revellers exulted by saying ‘Viva re Sao Pedro’. Sao Pedro means St Peter.
Sangodd| Assolna| St Peter| Ambelim| Goa | Sao Pedro| South Goa| boats | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
WHAT IS SANGODD
Sangodd is built by tying two or more boats together to form a platform on which people sing and dance as they sail in the river and give glory to the saint.
Sangodd| Assolna| St Peter| Ambelim| Goa | Sao Pedro| South Goa| boats | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
BLESSED BY RAIN
On Thursday, June 29, the heavy rain added more enthusiasm and fun to the celebration.
Sangodd| Assolna| St Peter| Ambelim| Goa | Sao Pedro| South Goa| boats | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
UNIQUE
The Sangodd festival is unique to Goa and is celebrated largely by the local fishermen.
Sangodd| Assolna| St Peter| Ambelim| Goa | Sao Pedro| South Goa| boats | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
COLOURFUL
Dressed in colourful costumes, the locals celebrated Sangodd with great pomp and gaiety.
Sangodd| Assolna| St Peter| Ambelim| Goa | Sao Pedro| South Goa| boats | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
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