The Sao Joao festival is celebrated on a sunday 24th june 2012 in Goa this year, Since morning it has been raining continuously ,so a very joyous festival is assured with splash every where. The Catholic community waits for 24th June every year for this fun filled event which is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. The celebration gets heated up although there is rain all over, where the local youth in the Villages of Goa jump into wells according to the existing tradition of Sao Joao festival.
It is a real treat to watch the local youth with crowns of leaves and varied fruits on their heads going out in processions carrying Goan liquor along with them and jumping into wells to have fun. Later, they enjoy a lavish feast of meat and seafood marking the end of the festival.
In Salcete taluka different types of folk dances or Mandos are held which are popularly known as Sangodds. Already resorts and hotels have events lined up, with world music day today being celebrated it will only steam up the environment with music and fun.
