Goans celebrate SÃ£o JoÃ£o tradition in Vancouver

THE GOANPublished Jul 5, 2024, 11:38 PM IST

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VANCOUVER

Dozens of Goans celebrated the SÃ£o JoÃ£o tradition at the Bear Creek Park in Surrey, Vancouver, on June 23.

Responding to an initiative led by Fr Nixon D’Silva and Ashney Rebello, about 60 Goans beat the Gumot and enjoyed wearing colourful Kopels, besides taking part in various games for young and old, with the highlight being the penalty shootout.

Fr Cannio Cardozo was also there to support the Goans at the event.

The sumptuous meal and the aroma of Xacuti and Sorpotel gave everyone the feel of being in Goa. Though the event ended around 8.30 pm, it imprinted on everyone the lasting memories.

Goans host SÃ£o JoÃ£o festivities in Paris

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Published Jul 5, 2024, 11:36 PM IST

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Goans host SÃ£o JoÃ£o festivities in Paris

PARISThe Goan Association in Paris organised its annual SÃ£o JoÃ£o celebration with a Mass at the Parish Church of Saint Dominique, 20 Rue de la Tombe Issoire, Paris on June 30 at 12.30 pm. The event was organised by Goan Association in Paris committee members led by Camilo Felix Cardozo, president of the association.The Mass in Konkani was celebrated by Fr Elvin Lopes from Honnavar-Karnataka, who is pursuing his theological studies in Paris. Along with the…