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Goa Tourism to organize Sao Joao festival on Santa Monica cruise boat

GTDC is all set to organize Sao Joao festival on Santa Monica cruise boat near Panjim jetty on June 24, 2015. Organized by Goa
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Panjim,  June 22, 2015: GTDC is all set to organize Sao Joao festival on Santa  Monica cruise boat near Panjim jetty on June 24, 2015. Organized by Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), the annual festival is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. Tourists will be welcomed with crowns made of leaves called ‘kopel’. The occasion will be marked by cultural programmes such as live Goan song and dance performances, along with traditional Goan cuisine.

The details of the programme are as follows:

A Sao  Joao   March   will set  the  tempo  for the  event  on board  the  Santa  Monica  cruise  boat  from 9.30  am. At 10.00  am the  bruise  vessel  will set  sail where  there  will be a line up  of  exciting entertainment. These  include puppet  acts,  lemon dance,  umbrella   dance,  bamboo  dance,  laughter  contest,  SAO JOAO Feast Pursav- A fruit and flower mascot float parade,   coconut  breaking  contest and  saree draping contest.

A Vavraddi dance,  Splash Dance and selection of SAO JOAO king and Queen  have also been  lined  up to  make  the festivities   exciting and  eventful. Scrumptious   snacks and buffet will be served and lots of exciting games will be organized for children as well.

GTDC invites one and all to be a part of  Sao  Joao celebrations.  Tickets for the same are  priced  as  follows: Couples:  Rs 1750, Individuals: Rs 850, Children (5years to 12 years) Rs  400,  Children’s (Below 5) – Complimentary. Tickets will be available   at the Santa Monica Jetty Counter.

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