Things that happen in Goa after Easter

Evelyn Siqueira

BEFORE EASTER

Lent, the 40-day period leading up to Easter, is a time when Goan Catholics abstain from meat and avoid any kind of celebration or festivity.

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COMING UP

With Easter Sunday, Goa’s Catholic community returns to its rhythm of traditional festivals, music and celebrations.

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WEDDINGS

In keeping with tradition, Catholics refrain from tying the knot during Lent, with the wedding season resuming in full swing after Easter.

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FEASTS

This is also the time when the celebration of feasts kicks off in villages and cities throughout Goa, complete with brass bands and khajem.

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MILAGRES FEAST

Mapusa’s most well-known celebration is the Feast of Our Lady of Miracles, called Milagres Saibinn or Milagres by local community. It takes place at the St Jerome Church on the second Monday after Easter.

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PEJECHEM FEST

The Feast of Jezu Nazare, also known as Pejechem Fest, is celebrated in Siridao village on the first Sunday after Easter.

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PURUMENT FEST 

Held after Easter in Margao and Panjim, the specialty of Purumentachem Fest is that the fair offers all the essentials of a Goan kitchen — from chillies and onions to rice and dried fish.

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