I am from Carmona married in Panjim. As children we would wait expectantly for the Novenas of St Sebastian as during the novenas each ward would have the Luminar from a small chapel in the ward to the Church in a procession with the lighted stars. We all the people from the ward would make the different stars, of different shapes and sizes. Thank you for this beautiful memory.

Beautiful traditions. St Sébastian, we pray protect all the people of this world from all sorts of plagues and wars.

We must be proud to talk Konkani wherever we may be..my son wud atleast somehow talk Konkani to my mon when ever I wud visit her. M in Pune now...but long to visit my Goa...Don't let these outsiders occupy our land..we fight amongst Us n outsiders take advantage.. Be Careful n b wary ..Goa is ours n will be our come what may...I m 200% Sure our young guns wont let our Goa into wrong hands...fight till u win...Viva La Goa...Our Lady bless Our Goans n Lord Jesus n st.Francis protect our Goa always. Thanks

For the first time we are hearing about this Luminar. Thank you for showing this festival in Goa.

Learnt something new about the wonderful tradition of Goa

I never knew about this wonderful tradition of Orlim. Thank you for documenting this wonderful tradition. I hope that you bring all the traditions of Goan villages to light so that we know what traditions take place in different villages of Goa.

This Luminar tradition is celebrated in chinchinim in the month of January. Here in chinchinim not all the wards(vaddos) get a chance to celebrate this luminar. Every year the same ward's which were selected in the ancient times celebrate the luminar on the same day of every year. It is said that the people had to purchase the luminar , So some ward's which could arrange the money got it & 2 luminars were bought by Furtados and the Gold Smiths . In chinchinim we go to the church in the morning time to bring the statue of St Sebastián and then we keep it in the chapel full day , then in the evening around 6.00 pm people gather together for ladinah . After that we stand in line with lanterns ( known as lampiaum) & some hand-made stars then by singing hymns of St Sebastián & firing crackers & playing the traditional band we walk down with the statue of St Sebastián to the church and we keep it in the decorated chapel.( In front of the church we decorate a artificial chapel 💒with lights and keep it ready ).Once we reach near the church priest does the prayer and gives blessing to the people. After that snacks and drinks are served & people watch the beautiful fireworks ....

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR THE LOVELY VIDEO OF THE LUMINAR WATCHING ALL THE WAY FROM LONDON MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

I used to participate in this event when I was a kid . It was a great event . I remember the fortis family very well. Keep up the tradition . Cheers Bellarmino

Proud to be a goan we should continue to celebrate all the goan festival for the knowledge of our youth the trend should be in every goan heart for all generations 🙏👍❤🎉🎉🎉

Thank u rocky for documenting dis I've attended dis luminar in my childhood at my maxens plce feeling nostalgic

Thanks Rocky for documenting this festival. Never knew about this. Hopefully this tradition continues with the generations to come. God bless 🙏

I did.not know what Luminar meant Saw for the first time ...m 70 now. Very good n very interesting. Continue this tradition n other areas n waddos will soon follow suit. Carry on .. Good luck Goa n my Dear Goans...be proud n go ahead

Wow,nice information n knowledge, something unheard about LUMINAR.

I didn't know this wonderful tradition Keep this tradition alive Gerald Vaz from divar

I never heard of such a beautiful gathering or celebration Luminar, it is well documented and narrated. Thank you people of Orlim keep up your faith and belief.

Really felt vry nice to c n hear our Orlim Luminar. Thank u for showing us dis. God bless u all

Lovely.... Hailing from salcette, I wasn't aware of this beautiful tradition. Thanks for documenting it.

Thanks Rocky, Lulu, Ida, Luis, Mrs Edna. This is so beautifully explained and nicely shot. Nice rememberance for all future generations... really nice. 👏👏

I never heard of this feast.Thanks alot for this very interesting celebrations

Wen i was 12 years old i was residing in Carmona with my grand parents. That time we used to say not luminar but ( NOMRAR ) there were different types of stars decorated lighted with candles or oil lamps inside the stars holding with big prossecion walking n going to the church , i really enjoyed old days which i couldn't see nw a days Now i was overwhelmed by lookin at this prossecion. God bless you 🙏

We bardezkars should begin this...

Such a beautiful tradition, which I never heard of. Hope this lovely tradition continues for years to come...God bless. Thanks for sharing. 🙏💐

Wow Happy to learn about the festival of Goa. It’s our culture and tradition.

Please request the church to invite all parishes and all Goans

This was or is happening in Cavelossim also. Nice tradition.

Beautiful traditional that celebrates faith and unity in the community. Please never let politicians sponsor the event. Keep them out of this beautiful tradition. Let them sponsor carnivals and sports, but not this. If they wish, they can participate in the procession and make their own stars and join in. But don't accept their patronage.

What a beautiful festival. Had never heard of it. Hope that the new generation carries on with this beautiful tradition.

Try to get more goan rituals like this and this channel will be known for getting the olden Goa alive❤️😌 Nice video just loved it😌❤️

VOW. what a beautiful Heritage tradition. I did not know. Thank you for bringing this unknown tradition to our knowledge. Beautifully filmed video. Lulu is a great singer and her message was wonderful . It is these traditions that are the essence of our Goa. Hats off to you Rocky . The procession with stars looks paradisical. Loved the way they spoke of Hindus as brothers . Prajal Sakhardande.

Tis sud be celebrated in. All villages of Goa.. I am 48 n never knew about tis beautiful tradition

So much to know understand culture about beautiful Goa

I'm from indonesia and been living in goa for more than 1 year.. nice tradition 👌 i feel the vibe like in ambon, island of indonesia . Christianity vibe

Thank you so much for this impressive and informational documentary. You are doing a great service to Goa and the Goan community by documenting the Goan traditions. I have subscribed to your channel and hope to see many such videos in the future. Also, if more information about the date when it is held and who can participate or join in the festivities is mentioned, it will be helpful.

It's nice to know this amazing tradition n hope it will go in a big way to show unity n harmony of Orlim

Beautiful video presenting the unique traditions of golden Goa. I love the participation of our hindu brothers in this festival. May unity and good values prevail in our villages. God bless Goa,🌟✨🌟✨

God bless all of you in Orlim. Something unique. Pls keep up this rich tradition.

Long live Goa and Goan culture to keep our culture always alive we need to have real Goan politicians.

First time I know about this Luminar

Only can experience unity between our brothers and sisters of different faith in goa long live our unity

Parampara sambalat LUMENAR is great celebration of St Sebastian at Orlim. GOD BLESS PEOPLE OF ORLIM👏🏻🤝

Wow! It's great to know something which we were never ever aware of happening in our beautiful Goa😍 Such hidden gems of our Goa❤ Thank you Rocky for taking time n documenting this beautiful tradition ❤🙏 Please do post such more stuff, really interesting to watch❤

Very beautiful hopefully it carry on in future generations

St. Sebastian is the saint of pandemics. I am sure he will rescue us from the pandemic

I am very happy that our Goans are taking lots of interest n following our ancestors customs n rituals. Please encourage all our Niz Goans to rekindle all our original styles, customs, rituals n way of our dressing n please let all our children talk in Konkani our mother tongue

Wow, wonderful tradition, Yes I remember that I used to go in1970s

Lord my saint . Amen

It's also celebrated in Carmona, for the Feast of St.Sebastio.

It's even celebrated in Sarzora but we celebrate it in the month of January same days as we have the St.Sebastian novenas n feast on 20th January

Love ❤️ it happens in sarzora to it our goan traditional

Thank you for this wonderful video never seen or had of this wonderful devotion

Nice tradition! Nice to see Teacher Edna after many years.

Kudos to the people for carrying on this tradition. Our Catholic faith consists of Sacred Tradition. Valor tumkam soglleank. Keep it going .... St Sebastian, pray for us.

Wonderful to know our traditions. Keep it up

Never knew abt this tradition. Thanks Rocky for this beautiful documentary..😍❤

Nice to see you, Louis.

First time I have seen this Luminar May God Bless You all. Keep it up

Beautiful celebration of faith and unity, despite diversity. The beauty of India a land of contrast but held together by a common thread of respect for one’s culture regardless of your faith.

JESUS BLESS US ALL.

Vows beautiful, all green 🌳🎋🏡🌲the more often we see the thing around us, the more they become visible for us, that is why we often taken for granted the beauty of this world. The flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds ⛅ even those we love 💘 thanks for sharing, never knew 👍👍

Hello👋🙋‍♂️ and Namaskar🙏. Amazing and very interesting festival.. Super like👌👌👌 Great information.. So nice to see so many celebrate and take part in this festival.. Very exciting and super fun festival.. Thanks for sharing Mog And Peace to all 🙏🙏🙏 The UnknownManCub 👍😎👨‍🏭

Great to know the traditions of Goa

Excellent documentation, GOD BLESS YOU.

Please keep up this tradition.. Beautiful... Our kids need this... Don't let any outer force destroy what u people have started... Keep it up...

This type of festivals n celebration makes GOAN happy, get together to spread LOVE N PEACE. 👍💐💐.

Rocky Bhai, Great knowledgeable Video...thank you

Nice to know about this tradition 😄...thank you

Thank you for this wonderful video. I didn't know about this religious tradition of Goa. Love from Kolkata. 👍💖

Lovely video of a lovely tradition!

Thanks rocky that's awesome something new

Here at the North Goa side in Mapusa and Pernem where I m from people are turning Athiest, Felt great to see something part of culture

I was born at Orlim Dr Alvares hospital. It's nice to know about this unique festival.

Never knew of this. We have never seen it in Ponda. But it seems such a nice tradition. Thank you for this. I missed it this year but next year I will definitely make it just for this.

1 Peter 1:18-19 --knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.

Wow! This is so interesting! You Rock Rocky!!! Thanks for sharing this, a wonderful documentation indeed for all our future generations. Loved the sharing of all the people who featured in this video... So authentic. Thank you. Please keep covering such important traditions of our beautiful Goa. God bless you and the team.

Thank you Rocky

Kastha festa!. Top class documentary!

Thanks Rocky Wilz for sharing..... ❤❤❤❤❤ It's really Amazing ...... Good it's about Unity,Luv And awareness about Goan customs... Specially bringing blessings in every family and area... God Bless You....

I never knew about this ....thanks Rocky Wilz....

Super... I never knew this though im from Goa..may be want to be the part of it one day...Thank u for keeping up the tradition.

Great to see this tradition like this in Orlim Goa nice documentary Rocky God bless you🙏May Goans get a light and bright

Very nice .I dint knew about this . Keep it up n let the faith go🙏

Well documented

Thank u very much ..felt nice ..I did not know about this beautiful traditional due to the intercession of Saint Sebastián the plaque too flight May saint Sébastien always protect Orlim and the whole world

Very nice, unique way of celebration heard for the first time

Very nice sharing

So Beautiful..Please keep up this amazing tradition God Bless you all🙏

Hanv niz Goinkar asunay mhaka hya Luminar vishin khabar nashilli.Tuven janvikai karun dili,Dev baren karun Bhava.

I never know about the Luminar it's really amazing thank you Rockey

Thank you so much Rocky god bless you and your team and your work Best wishes from Karwar ❤️

Wonderful cover

Thank you Rocky God bless you

Wonderful tradition. Came to know about it through this documentary By Rocky Wilz. Thank you Rocky.

Amazing God bless you all

This is the real Goa.

I never knew about it. Very beautiful✨ tradition. Future Jeneration should continue this faith. Beautiful Presentation of video🎥.

Good knowledge about our goals rituals

Thts really good to know about this culture 👌.....very nice video.....n God bless you

Wow!Great celebration..the word Luminar is very nice..may St.Sebastian bless all Orlim people with good hesalth and happiness always🙏🙏🙏stay Blessed 🙏🙏🙏God bless Rocky baba too.🙏🙏🙏