PANAJI
The Divar Bonderam took the revellers down memory lane and also sought to highlight the issues faced in current times as the flag festival was celebrated on the island after a gap of two years with hundreds of people partaking in the festivities on Saturday.
Touted as ‘Voddlim Bonderam', it lived to the expectations as the issue-based floats accompanied by equally thought-provoking songs sent the message loud and clear to the audience.
Presenting their float ‘Daiz Purvozanchem Vhoddponn Goemkaranchem’, Romantics gave a call to the youth to make a living in Goa itself by taking up traditional businesses.
The float by Primeiro ‘Adli Goddsann’ was equally enthralling as it portrayed the importance of Goa’s traditional sweets which are slowly vanishing from the lifestyle of the present generation.
Jingle Bells’ float ‘Divadkaranchi Adli Yeradari Asli Kaibori’ took the revellers to the yesteryears when bullock carts, cameao and others ruled the roads of Goa.
Maddant Stars with their float ‘Portugezachem Daiz Goemkaranchem Aiz’ showcased the heritage left behind by our rulers and highlighted the need to preserve the same.
Divar Centre’s float ‘Mozbut Pallam Ruchik Follam’ focussed on the need to grow fruits the natural way.
Finally, Vittozem’s float showcased the festival of Sao Joao with the fun and frolic accompanying it.
Apart from the floats, a lot of extravaganza was in store with live entertainment, for which hundreds of revellers mostly youth thronged Divar.
Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte and Cumbarjua MLA Rajesh Faldessai were present for the festival.
