Burn the OLD, ring in the NEW!

Venita Gomes

THE TRADITION CONTINUES: The tradition of making old man in Goa is not new and these children in Nuvem, Salcete, are happy to keep it.

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PLEASE G-PAY ONLY: An old man effigy at Arlem-Raia, Salcete.

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HIGH ON OLD YEAR: Another old man effigy at Arlem-Raia in a merry mood and high on beers.

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WIDE IS MY WORLD: The stuffed figure in Arlem-Raia portraying the 'susegado' Goan lifestyle.

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ONE FOR THE ROAD: This old man at Arlem-Raia enjoying his favourite drink.

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WHO IS NEXT? These children in Nuvem wait for their next old man donation to ring in the New Year in their own little way.

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THIS IS MY PLAYGROUND: An old man effigy in Nuvem, Salcete.

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HELMETS ARE A MUST: This old man effigy in Nuvem, Salcete, has a message for all -- Better be safe than sorry.

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HAPPY AT HOME: An old man effigy in Nuvem, Salcete.

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