Shigmotsav energy and enthusiasm in Panjim!

Katia Goes

Children breathed life into the celebration with their fancy dress costumes and portrayal.

Goa | Panjim Shigmo 2023 | Festivals of Goa | Shigmotsav | Fancy dress | Photo: Katia Goes

Showcasing an age-old tradition, these participants were happy to be at Panjim Shigmo.

Goa | Panjim Shigmo 2023 | Festivals of Goa | Shigmotsav | Romtamel | Photo: Katia Goes

Be it men, women or children, the effort and authenticity that contributed to the festival was noteworthy.

Goa | Panjim Shigmo 2023 | Festivals of Goa | Shigmotsav | Fancy dress | Photo: Katia Goes

Fancy dress participants in senior category showcased their best.

Goa | Panjim Shigmo 2023 | Festivals of Goa | Shigmotsav | Fancy dress | Photo: Katia Goes

Dressed for the occasion, some of the women kept practicality in mind as they wore traditional sarees and casual sneakers to play the drums full-on.

Goa | Panjim Shigmo 2023 | Festivals of Goa | Shigmotsav | Romtamel | Photo: Katia Goes

The fancy dress participants were the cynosure of all eyes!

Goa | Panjim Shigmo 2023 | Festivals of Goa | Shigmotsav | Fancy dress | Photo: Katia Goes

Shigmo is probably the only time when Hanuman and Ganpati come together in Goa.

Goa | Panjim Shigmo 2023 | Festivals of Goa | Shigmotsav | Fancy dress | Photo: Katia Goes

A big float depicting Indian mythology was accompanied by soundtracks of their backstories and had the crowd in awe.

Goa | Panjim Shigmo 2023 | Festivals of Goa | Shigmotsav | Floats | Mythology | Photo: Katia Goes

While the romtamels pumped life into the parade, the floats and fancy dress did justice to the festival.

Goa | Panjim Shigmo 2023 | Festivals of Goa | Shigmotsav | Romtamel | Photo: Katia Goes

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