When children made memories at this fest in Navelim

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PLAY & LEARN

The 'Bhurgeachem Fest', being held at the premises of Our Lady of Rosary Church, in Navelim, brings a range of interesting learning activities for kids during the Christmas holidays. The festival, which began on December 27, 2023, will continue till January 1, 2024.

Bhurgeachem Fest | Navelim | Christmas | Goa | Our Lady of Rosary Church | Photo: Nicole Suares

FANCY FOOTWORK

Children get some footie action at a workshop by Jonathan Faleiro.

Bhurgeachem Fest | Navelim | Christmas | Goa | Our Lady of Rosary Church | Jonathan Faleiro | Photo: Nicole Suares

TRUE TO TRADITION

Learning the age-old skill of making mollam (traditional palm leaf panels) ensures these traditions remain a legacy to future generations.

Bhurgeachem Fest | Navelim | Christmas | Goa | Our Lady of Rosary Church | mollam | Photo: Nicole Suares

LOVE NATURE

Agriculture Consultant, Lisa Pinheiro, who runs Vasco-based Fruits of Hardwork, inspires love for nature through a workshop for children at the venue.

Bhurgeachem Fest | Navelim | Christmas | Goa | Our Lady of Rosary Church | Lisa Pinheiro | Photo: Marius Fernandes

CAROLING AROUND

Young singers embrace the Christmas spirit by practicing Konkani carols.

Bhurgeachem Fest | Navelim | Christmas | Goa | Our Lady of Rosary Church | Konkani carols | Photo: Nicole Suares

MEANINGFUL MENDING

Rita Pires demonstrates the intricate process of traditional cane weaving (rotesao) of chairs to young, inquisitive minds.

 

Bhurgeachem Fest | Navelim | Christmas | Goa | Our Lady of Rosary Church | rotesao | Photo: Nicole Suares

FROM THE HEART

Dr Gwendolyn de Ornelas proudly displays the Festakar memorabilia.

Bhurgeachem Fest | Navelim | Christmas | Goa | Our Lady of Rosary Church | Dr Gwendolyn de Ornelas | festakar | Photo: Nicole Suares

BEHIND THE SCENES

The Navelim Sunshine Band prepares for their program on January 1, 2024 at 5 pm at the church premises.

Bhurgeachem Fest | Navelim | Christmas | Goa | Our Lady of Rosary Church | Sunshine Band | Photo: Nicole Suares

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