Sweets and other products that would be showcased at the Curtorim Farmer’s market in the village on Sunday.
MARGAO: Come Sunday and the villagers of Curtorim will hold a “Farmers’ Market” on September 19 on St Alex Church ground at 8 am in an endeavour to provide the villagers a platform to offer their produce “ local, farm fresh, cooked food specialties, bakery treats, masalas, homemade wines and other homemade artisan products like crochet and other crafts.
Diverse products, wood carvings, local produce, food, snacks, local pickles, vinegar, plants, handicrafts like jewellery, bags, etc, all made exclusively by the villagers of Curtorim, will be showcased at the market. Local heritage rice varieties will also be available.
Deepika D’Souza informed that in the past few months the Covid pandemic has caused not only an immeasurable threat to health throughout the world but has also caused widespread economic depression especially following the extensive lock down.
“In Curtorim, the otherwise self-sufficient village economy has also felt its impact. Small business and suppliers have not been able to do business for months. Curtorim known for its food and its caterers - a vast majority of people are engaged in food catering “ small, medium and large. With all entertainment at a standstill there is an economic crunch and many people have not had the opportunity to earn for several months. Many have lost jobs or returned from the sea with uncertainty on when they will work again”, she said.
She added: “Initially, we wanted to hold the physical Maand sometime ago but when cases rose we created a virtual market using the web, social media like Facebook, Instagram, U-Tube and WhatsApp. Now as the situation is somewhat stable the first ever physical Maand will be held on September 19, 2021 on St. Alex Church Ground from 8:00 am”.
“Through this market the people from Curtorim will be showcasing their produce, food, fruits, vegetables and hand-made items. Curtorim heritage rice will also be available”, she said, while extending special thanks to the Parish Priest who strongly supported this venture and has been a constant guide and mentor.
