Ghumot and Ghumtakars – A dying art
Goa’s oldest percussion instrument, the Ghumot lends charm to classical and folk music. No ‘Mando’ or ‘Dulpod’ (Folksongs), Ghodde Modni, Fugdi, Dhalo or Dhekni (folk dances)are complete without it. Ghumot – a membranophone type percussion instrument common to the western states of India, like Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra is used largely in traditional and folk […]
Socorro Parish comes alive this August 15th for a six-in-one Cultural Festival
Socorro Parish and the Socio-art and Cultural Association have been in the news for all the right reasons. Celebrating the essence of Goa and Goenkarponn. This year, on 15th August, the Village of Socorro will come alive once again to celebrate a six-in-one Cultural Festival. The day in question marks the feast of Our Lady […]
