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#TravelwithAllycaral 👒, Star Encounters

Evergreen Anil Kapoor in his ‘Jhakaas’ avtaar at the 50th Edition of IFFI, Goa

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On this journey of exploring new places, we reached Panjim, the capital city of Goa and the permanent venue for the International Film Festival. This Year the festival celebrates it’s 50th, golden jubliee. The most distinctive part of this festival is it gives opportunities for new budding young film enthusiasts to meet and interact with the film personalities.

On the very second day of the festival the evergreen star, Anil Kapoor attended ‘International Film Festival of India 2019’ in Goa on November 22. Speaking at the event, the Jhakaas star Anil said, “I am very fortunate, blessed that I had opportunity to work with some great people in the industry. Director is the captain of the ship.”

Here are the glimpses of the event:

 

Additionally, he also interacted with police personnel at IFFI 2019 on his small ‘work’cation in the state. Here is the photo :

#TravelwithAllycaral 👒, IFFI 2019

Goa turns Gold this year to celebrate the 50th edition of IFFI

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This Year the International Film Festival of India celebrated it’s 50 Glorious Golden Years of existence. Indeed a  memorable milestone for the festival. The very first time when this festival visited the state of Goa in the year of 2004, people were anticipated what could this festival bring for a common man? But today if one looks back, all one can say the festival has come a long way. The Festival commenced on 20th November to 28th November 2019.

Also what makes this festival special for the state is that the International festival of India has declared the state of Goa to be as the permanent venue for this festival. To celebrate and mark this beautiful milestone. Goa’s 3rd Mandovi Bridge – Atal Sethu which was inaugurated by the hands of the Late ex- Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar was turned into Gold with sparkling golden lights. This was to celebrate the and mark Golden Jubilee of the festival, indeed lit to the fullest.

Here’s what it looked like : 

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#BeingAllycaralMondayShots 👒 Have You Taken a Ferry Boat Ride In Goa?

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Hey Guys!

Today we have featured one of Goa’s age old traditional means of commuting which is the – Ferry Boat Rides.

Ferry Boat Rides are one of those Rides that connects you to parts of Goa which doesnt have an easier or a quicker access. The best part about commuting through Ferry Boats are that you can take along with you, your vehicle and park it in the Ferry Boat and relax as the Boat takes you from one point to the next. The time for commuting varies as per the destination. Usually in 20-30 minutes or less than that you would arrive at your destination.

Additionally, the boat as it travels through the inland rivers it allows you to experience the nature at it’s best, be it the beautiful sunset or just the greenery of the place.

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Btw, Our August Video has been recently Out – Have you watched yet? If not here is the link – HOW GOA CELEBRATES 73RD INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL

Looking Forward to hear from you’ll.

Have a great September Month.

#TravelwithAllycaral 👒, Goan Festivals

What is Sao Joao?

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The Connection of Monsoons and Festivals in Goa are very interesting. The first of the lot begins with the Feast of St. Anthony on June 13 which marks the beginging of the spree of Catholic Feasts for the year.

The festival of Sao Joao is celebrated with great pomp and splendor. According to the Catholic Church, the Feast is dedicated to St. John the Baptist and it is celebrated on every 24th of June.

It is believed as per the Holy Bible’s scriptures when Mother Mary (who was bearing Jesus) then, visited Elizabeth (Mother of John the Baptist) who was bearing John the Baptist. The baby in Elizabeth’s womb leaped in joy. Later, in river Jordan, St. John the Baptist christened Jesus Christ.

The Festival however in Goa is celebrated differently. Here the Men of the Village jump into the Wells, Ponds to collect the gifts that are thrown into it by the villagers. The genesis of this traditional festivity can be traced back to almost 175 years.

Some age old traditions attached to this festival include youth who conduct a procession where they collect gifts, fruits and then offer the same in the Wells, Ponds in their town. Marriageable girls and New brides are blessed, as they throw flowers, vegetables and seasonal fruits in water bodies to fullfill their wishes. Additionally, people wear colorful outfits and meet at near by water body and unitedly sing, dance and listen to the music as they see the youth who jump in the ponds and wells claiming “Sao Joao, Sao Joao, Viva Sao Joao.” to collect all the gifts that are thrown in the water bodies.

The Feast is till date traditionally celebrated in coastal areas of North Goa, in places like Siolim, Calangute, Anjuna, Vagator.

However with urbanisation entering our lifestyles, most of the people have shifted from wells to pools, from actual rainfall to artificial rainfall. The idea of this festival is to bring familes, friends, neighbours together and in the end well – that’s all what matters the most.

Debatable as it may be about the significance of this festival, every year several youth and men are injured as they jump into the water bodies and at times even several deaths have been reported. So This Year, Be Careful, enjoy the festival but take precautionary measures.

So while you are all set to celebrate Sao Joao, take that Kopel and put it around your head and scream to the chant of “Viva Sao Joao”