Pilerne Heritage Market celebrates Goa's local berries

Venita Gomes

The Pilerne Thursday Heritage Market celebrated local berries of Goa, keeping in mind summer, the most appropriate season to enjoy these wild fruits.

Goa local berries |Kanda|Chara|Chunna|Jamun|Love apples|Mangoes | Photo: Pilerne Thursday Heritage/Facebook

The market had on display and sale a wide range of local berries such as jamun, chara, chunna, love apples, etc.

Goa local berries |Kanda|Chara|Chunna|Jamun|Love apples|Mangoes | Photo: Pilerne Thursday Heritage/Facebook

It also had various Goan handmade and homemade products on sale.

Goa local berries |Kanda|Chara|Chunna|Jamun|Love apples|Mangoes | Photo: Pilerne Thursday Heritage/Facebook

One could also try mouth-watering snacks and savouries prepared in Goan homes.

Goa local berries |Kanda|Chara|Chunna|Jamun|Love apples|Mangoes | Photo: Pilerne Thursday Heritage/Facebook

Mango and related products were also on sale.

Goa local berries |Kanda|Chara|Chunna|Jamun|Love apples|Mangoes | Photo: Pilerne Thursday Heritage/Facebook

Visitors to the market witnessed entertainment activities, games and music.

Goa local berries |Kanda|Chara|Chunna|Jamun|Love apples|Mangoes|Pilerne Church | Photo: Pilerne Thursday Heritage/Facebook

Over all, it was a fruitful experience for both visitors and villagers of Pilerne, and everyone left the venue feeling grateful for the time enjoyed.

Goa local berries |Kanda|Chara|Chunna|Jamun|Love apples|Mangoes|Pilerne Church | Photo: Pilerne Thursday Heritage/Facebook

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