What's Goan Shigmo? Find out here (with latest video clips)

Joegoauk

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What’s shigmo Parade or floats like?
It is essentially, a Hindu religious event/festival visited
by all. Becoming popular year by year.
This year, there more more tourists including foreigners.

All floats or tableaux depict Hindu mythological
Characters like God and Goddesses from the Epic Ramayana
and Mahabharata. Giant Gods/Goddesses and their Avtars such
as Ram, Laxman, Sita, Ravan, Krishna, Vishnu,
Kumbakaran, Hanuman,Ganapati, Draupadi, Kurushetra,
Horse Chariots, swords, choppers,
bow n arrow, Chakra, Snakes, eagles, Fishes, Cow, rats,
peacock, monsters, narkasurs, stones, trees etc etc

Whatever it is, as said before, I like it more than the
carnival floats.

Lot’s of efforts, time, energy, skills, handwork and money
is put in by the youth to make it look real.
It’s very expensive affair too. I guess they get
sponsorship from Goa’s top businessmen

Shigmo Parade essentially and nocturnal event with
special light effects (mostly mechanical).
Each float has its one generator and one float may have
upto 5 trucks or trailers

It usually starts at 7pm and by the time the last float
reach the terminating point i.e. Azad Maidan it almost 11.30pm.
The traditional starting point is at Campal opp Kala Academy.
Route being old Employment exchange, Caculo Island,
Goa Pharmacy college or the entire 18 June Road. It will
then take the road leading to Azad Maidan from near the
Panjim Municipal Garden..


These are the clips of this year’s shigmo parade held on
6th March, Panjim.
Almost all floats covered.


Part I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGy9LIb6Lbc

(First part of the float or parade always consists of
'Romtamel',folk dances, fancy dress etc followed by the
main tableaux which start around 7pm)

II (The Main)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjqxd_DmHfA

III
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Y5obHPEDs

3in1 Special (uncut)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5HVeZjKIjM

Pics were supplied here earlier on 7th March,

If you are in Goa,
it’s not too late to visit shigmo parade.
Check out these dates

Ponda ... ... March 2, Tuesday
Canacona ... March 3, Wednesday
Curchorem ... March 4, Thursday
Vasco ... ... March 5, Friday
Panjim ... March 6, Saturday
Mapusa ... March 7, Sunday
Bicholim ... March 8, Monday

Sanquelim ... March 9, Tuesday
Valpoi ... March 10, Wednesday
Sanguem ... March 11, Thursday
Pernem ... March 12, Friday
Cuncolim ... March 13, Saturday
Margao ... March 14, Sunday
Quepem ... March 15, Monday

Every year, Shigmo always comes after Goa Carnival

following are Ponda Shigmo Pics - Kids Special Fancy dress
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Toddy Tapper
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A short video clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keRp57BPglI