Sangodd’ is one of the unique festivals celebrated in Goa, the festival brings a cheer to the fishing community of Goa. It is the Feast of st peter and st paul
St Peter is the patron saint of fishermen and the fishing community and his feast marks the blessing of the sea as well as the boats and canoes for the coming season by taking the celebrations from the banks to the river
Festival of the Saint is celebrated on June 29. He was a fisherman by profession and for this reason he is considered to be the patron Saint of fishermen
Two or three fishing boats or canoes are tied up together. And turned into floating platforms . These boats have music system, dance performances and singers onboard to entertain the crowds standing on the river banks.
Sangodd’ isn’t just important for the fishing community but for every Goan who relies on the fresh catch of the day to please their fish loving appetite. As the seas are blessed today, we hope the catch is also blessed abundantly for the entire season.