CMC Chairperson Ramakant Naikgaunkar, Dy Chairperson Laxuman Pagui, Councillors Simon Rebello, Sara Naik Desai, Narcisco Fernandes. Kathy FernandesCMC Chairperson Ramakant Naikgaunkar, Dy Chairperson Laxuman Pagui, Councillors Simon Rebello, Sara Naik Des Captured by : Kathy Fernandes
Stating that the Lokosthav-22 is being held with a different concept and with more traditional folklore, Canacona Municipal Council (CMC) has invited people to attend the festival in large numbers.
Organised by Adarsh Yuwa Sangh, Balram Education Society in association with Directorate of Arts and Culture, Tribal Welfare Department and Agriculture Department, the Lokosthav-22 will be held at Mushifond, Amone from December 7 to December 11.
Addressing a news conference, CMC Chairperson Ramakant Naikgaunkar said a number of traditionally rich programes will be held during the five-day Lokosthav.
“There are programmes for women in singing, dances, besides items for youth and others for the first two days and for the next three days, over two dozen groups from as many as 15 states will perform at the Lokosthav,” said Naikgaunkar.
“This Lokosthav will also have different types of traditional eateries particularly home prepared and not easily prepared nowadays in our households. Not only Goan, but also art and culture of different other states will in full display at this Lokosthav.”
“Different traditional games and other age-old practices will be on display, so we appeal our people not to miss this opportunity and instead attend to take the maximum benefit out of it,” he added.
As part of a tourist attraction at Palolem, Naikgaunkar said there will be a special parade from Char-Rasta to Palolem beach, and folk artistes from different states will perform on the beach on December 8. He added that arrangements have been made for food and breakfast for over two lakh people for all the five days at the Lokosthav venue.
