The annual celebration of Mandrem Shigmotsav was celebrated with great fervour and joy at Morjim. On Tuesday thousands of people flocked to see the vibrant celebration of the Shigmotsav parade as the organising committee executed the event with precision and enthusiasm.
The Shigmostav parade celebration organised by Mandrem Shimgotsav Committee this year was a huge success for the committee as a massive crowd thronged to be part of the celebration. The Shimgotsav procession was held at Morjim on Tuesday evening.
A large number of Chitra raths, floats, Romta Mel, and folk dance troupes, participated in various competitions. In addition to the performing groups, there was a fancy dress competition where participants were dressed as various mythological and cultural characters.
This unique amalgamation of Goan culture and tradition has not only attracted the locals but a huge crowd of foreigners from all around the world who were present on the occasion to see the procession. Foreigners were seen sitting and enjoying the glimpses of Shigmotsav parade with a spectacular display of folk dance, music and fancy dress competition.
The Shigmotsav procession was held in the presence of Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar, Morjim Sarpanch Mukesh Gadekar, Mandrem Sarpanch Prashant Naik, panchayat body of Mandrem and Morjim and other dignitaries.