Assolna and Ambelim villagers say ‘Viva Sangodd’

Venita Gomes & Franky Gracias

HOLINESS

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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