Purumentachem fest at Caculo Mall: All things Goan

Rohan Fernandes

Purumentachem fest was held at Caculo Mall, St Inez, from May 19 to 21, 2023.

Goa|Purumentachem fest|caculo mall|markets in Goa|pottery | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

The festival had stalls selling monsoon provisions.

Goa|Purumentachem fest|caculo mall|markets in Goa|pottery | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

Participants also got to attend workshops throwing light on old traditions and crafts.

Goa|Purumentachem fest|caculo mall|markets in Goa|mollam making | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

A workshop was held to show how old Goan ancestral chairs are repaired.

Goa|Purumentachem fest|caculo mall|markets in Goa|chairs | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

The festival was organised by Marius Fernandes. It was his 75th festival.

Goa|Purumentachem fest|caculo mall|markets in Goa|fruits | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

The main aim of the festival was to promote local vendors.

Goa|Purumentachem fest|caculo mall|markets in Goa|pottery | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

People got to take home sweets and grams prepared by local vendors.

Goa|Purumentachem fest|caculo mall|markets in Goa | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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