{"id":110554,"date":"2026-03-16T07:49:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T02:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=110554"},"modified":"2026-03-16T07:49:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T02:19:42","slug":"porvorim-shigmotsav-celebrated-with-great-fervour-showcasing-goas-cultural-heritage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=110554","title":{"rendered":"Porvorim Shigmotsav Celebrated with Great Fervour, Showcasing Goa\u2019s Cultural Heritage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Goa Khabar:The vibrant spirit of Shigmotsav 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Porvorim, bringing together locals, visitors, and cultural groups in a grand display of tradition, music, and community participation. The celebrations highlighted Goa\u2019s rich cultural heritage through lively Romtamel performances and cultural showcases reflecting the pride and identity of the region.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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The event was graced by several dignitaries including Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, Tourism Minister; Shri Kedar J. Naik, Chairman GTDC & MLA Saligao; Shri Kedar Naik, Director Tourism and Shri Kuldeep Arolkar, Managing Director GTDC. Also present were local representatives and community leaders including Shri Swapnil Chodankar, Sarpanch of Penha De Franca; Smt. Sonia Pednekar, Sarpanch of Socorro; Smt. Reshma Bandodkar, Chairman of North Goa ZP; Shri Sandeep Salgaonkar, ZP member of Penha De Franca; Shri Amit Asnodkar, ZP member of Socorro and other Zilla Panchayat and Panchayat members along with residents of Porvorim and Saligao.<\/div>\n
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Addressing the gathering,\u00a0 Tourism Minister, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte highlighted the importance of preserving and celebrating Goa\u2019s cultural identity. He stated \u201cIn Saligao and Porvorim this year we have celebrated Shigmotsav in a big way, giving people an opportunity to be part of the celebrations. Last year, considering the ongoing flyover work and the sentiments of the community, we decided to celebrate Shigmotsav differently. With the new lane and the service road, we have now been able to begin the festivities together with the people. While keeping traffic considerations in mind and excluding the floats this year, we ensured that traditions such as Romtamel and the fancy dress presentations continue to showcase our culture, tradition and pride. These celebrations give our future generations the courage and inspiration to carry this heritage forward. Let us celebrate with great fervour and energy along with our people, as well as domestic and foreign tourists. Under the vision of Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and through the \u2018Goa Beyond Beaches\u2019 initiative, we will continue to showcase Goa\u2019s true culture in its most authentic form.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Director of Tourism, Shri Kedar Naik also emphasized the significance of community participation in sustaining Goa\u2019s traditional festivals stating \u201cShigmotsav is an integral part of Goa\u2019s cultural fabric and celebrations like these reaffirm the strong community spirit that keeps our traditions alive. Through such initiatives, we aim to encourage greater participation from locals while also giving visitors an opportunity to experience the authentic cultural heritage of Goa.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The celebration witnessed enthusiastic participation from cultural groups and residents, with traditional performances and festive gatherings transforming Porvorim into a vibrant cultural hub for the evening. The event also drew the attention of tourists who experienced Goa\u2019s rich traditions beyond its beaches, reinforcing the state\u2019s vision of promoting cultural tourism under the Goa Beyond Beaches initiative.<\/div>\n
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Shigmotsav celebrations will continue across various locations in Goa over the coming days, with vibrant parades, cultural performances, and community festivities reflecting the enduring spirit of this cherished festival.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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