Shigmotsav in Goa
Shigmotsav is not only about the attractive floats it also has the charm of different characters, role-players, folk dances and the creative props been used during the procession. Men adorned in elaborate attires and holding heavy props depict the life of a resident of Goa through folk performances in the procession of Shigmotsav.
The Goan art forms have a lot of variety, a rhythmic charm, and are full of vibrancy. These art forms show the diversity of influences which makes Goan culture so distinctive and unique. In Shigmotsav procession, one can get to see the creative props such as the divine umbrella, Dhwaja, colourful flag, Toran which is also been used to please and attract the goddess of wealth, and also traditional huge drums etc.
