In response to John Gomes's "Pray, where is Salvador do Mundo ?" The village of Salvador do Mundo, situated in Bardez, Goa, extends from Hway 17 and the well known O'Coqueiro Restaurant (the area commonly referred to as Alto Porvorim), all the way to the interior, comprising the villages of Paitona, Torda, Donvaddo, Badem, Quitla, Saloi etc. Although the location of the Sao Joao festival was not clearly stated, I would guess that it would be in the vicinity of the Salvador do Mundo Church, as the main organizer Mario Fernandes, lives nearby.
One can get to the Salvador do Mundo church either from the circle near O-Coqueiro restaurant, taking the opposite direction from Chogm Rd (which leads to Calangute etc.) OR one can take the road below the Mandovi bridges that leads to Penha da France/Britona and continues to Salvado do Mundo. When Mario organizes an event, it is bound to be a great success. I plan to be there. As for this being an "Eco" event, it is the thought that counts. I am sure the organizers dont expect everyone to go home and start eating in coconut shells and from banana leafs. We can each use our common sense in our day to day lives to avoid disposable plastics.
