In pics: Panaji reverberates with beats of Shigmo

With the Mapusa Shigmo having being held a week prior, the enthusiasm for the festival of folk dances seems to have lost pace by the time it was held in Panaji - TNN

Rafael Fernandes, a senior citizen, said that he had to park his vehicle at a distance and walk all the way to the venue only to realise that the event lacked its usual vibe - TNN

However, Panaji’s devoted residential crowd didn’t fail to turn up at the event as the city’s streets reverberated with percussions - TNN

The event featured nearly 30 entries of romtamell, fancy dress and the festival floats that depicted scenes of mythology - TNN

The streets of the state capital wore a colourful look as Shigmotsav festivities made a comeback after a gap of two years - TNN

The Shigmo parade featured various competitions- fancy dress, traditional Goan folk dance, Romtamell and floats depicting various Hindu mythological themes - TNN

“It’s wonderful to see people finally come out and celebrate Shigmo," said history expert, Sanjeev Sardesai - TNN

CM Pramod Sawant flagged off the Shigmo parade along with other dignitaries - TNN