Goan identity showcased at Margao floats BY HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, FEB 26 - The uniqueness of Goan identity was amply demonstrated here this evening as hundreds of Carnival revellers from all walks of life thronged to the city to witness colourful parade of floats which wended their way through the city streets and culminated at the Margao Municipal square.
The Chief Guest Dr.Wilfred D'Souza was seen seated on the dais at least 45 minutes earlier before the floats began to arrive at around 5.30.p.m. at the Municipal square. Attired in varied colours and dresses, the spectators lustily cheered the floats which depicted various scenes of Goan lifestyles such as paddy cultivation, sugarcane plantations, fishing activities, transport system etc. Young girls and boys danced to the tune of lovely music while the young and the old sprayed powder in the traditional Goan style, some men were seen dressed in the women's attire, which created a real carnival mood. While floats such as the "Goencho San Joan", "Save Goa", "Goenche Karvi", depicted various phases of Goan lifestyle, there were commercial and individual floats too that made their appearance today. A total number of 82 floats participated, thus giving a big response to the Margao Carnival Committee. Among those on the dais were MLA Banu Azgaoncar, Damu Naik, MMC Chairperson Piedade Noronha and the MMC Councillors. The Margao Police headed by Police Inspector Santosh Dessai, under the supervision of Dy.SP Tony Fernandes and overall supervision of SP Shekar Prabhudessai performed well in making the occasion a grand success. ~(^^)~ Avelino
