In search of Traditional Sao Joao
Today being Sao Joao Feast, the 24th June, 2008, we decided to head for Salcette to search for any surviving traditional Sao Joao- The one with Brass band, Sao Joao Kopels, Jumping into the wells, fire crackers, carrying fenni bottles, Jackfruits, Pineapples etc in their hands etc etc. We left Agassaim around 10.30am then entered Cortalim, Sancoale, Velsao, Cansaulim, Arossim, Utorda etc. On our way, at Velsao Pale we found one, took some pics and clips then we thought we would find more at other places but sadly no more. On our way back we heard firecrackers and drum beats by the sea side velsao – we entered the remote road towards the Hotel Horizon but to our surprise, they were the same we met earlier. Sorry, no more traditional Sao Joao except this… http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=4YTjO3NzhMY Hope this will bring back some memories specially to those from the salcette. Happy Sao Joao Feast to you all. So, why there are no Sao Joao groups this year? Not enough rain this year could be one of the reasons, wells are not even half filled up. Another reason could be that the people do not support such things, I was told that on hearing the drum beats or the trumpet, people start shutting their doors and this just to save their Rs.10 ? And before I go, check this out – a Goan delicacy –which I ate say after about 15 years. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2607636842/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2606808777/ Some Sao Joao Pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2606806381/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2607634928/ in front of Hotel Horizon jumping not into the well but.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2606807199/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2606806819/sizes/l/ and the rang-teng player http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2606807581/sizes/l/ Thank you. [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa __________________________________________________________ Sent from Yahoo! Mail. A Smarter Email http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html
