How Goans Tricked the Portuguese to Celebrate this Festival

Shigmo is Goa's post-harvest festival. When the Portuguese took over the control of Goa in the 16th century, they banned all the Indian festivals and only the Portuguese introduced Carnival was allowed. This is a little story of how the converted Christians literally tricked the Portuguese rulers to celebrate this festival by changing its name to Intruz.

Created By: Ayush Dinker (Instagram: @ethereal.colours)
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This film was done in association with The Soul Travelling which is an experiential travel company based in Goa: https://www.soultravelling.in

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