Ganvcho Sao Joao (The village Sao Joao)

Ganvcho Sao Joao (The village Sao Joao) An endearing presentation of festivities that mark the feast of St. John the Baptist. It is celebrated with much joy and fervor in the villages, especially among the youth. The wearing of crown of leaves, plenty of food, Sannas, patteos, pork dishes, and of course feni, Goa's hard drink and the the leap or jump in the well, the highlight of the festivity to commemorate, when St John the baptist leapt for joy in the womb when Mary, Our Blessed Mother went visiting her cousin Elizabeth.

Credit: Clinton de Tuem

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Viva viva re Viva re Viva re

Aichem fest soglim ektain euven ami soglim munnoitanv

today on Feast day we all come together and celebrate

khurxache toxen baichim rozar kortanv ektain euvun ganvchi Bhoine bhav

Before the cross and the well we say our prayers, together the village brothers and sisters

aiche disak konne konnak assona soglim umedin nachtanv

this day we do reach each other of us dance with joy

ekvott euvun ami porob kortanv goencho sao Joao

coming together we celebrate the feast,Goan Sao Joao

aichia disak koppela gahlun bhair sortoch jivak borem dista

Today wearing the crown of leaves, we come out and life feels good

Allo manan ponos dadlla , tache ruchik lagta

And All Aunt has sent jackfruits and its tasty

uddke marun bhainche uddok navtoch sukh mevta purrem

Jumping the well, and having bath, we feel at peace.

koslich amka porva nah bovta fokot Sao joao chem varem

Nothing else matters, the wind is blowing with Cries of Sao Joao

chorus:

Viva sao Joao soglim umedin bhair sorrruneai

Viva Sao Joao lets all come out with fervor

Viva Sao Joao mater amchi koppelam ghalluen eia

Viva Sao Joao lets wear the crown of leaves(Koppela)

Viva Sao Joao bhain uddki ami marunia

Viva Sao Joao lets dive into the well

Viva Sao Joao Sao Joao kantar mhunnon nachuea...................2

Viva Sao Joao Sao Joao lets sing and dance

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