Traditional folk dance's of Goa

Traditional Folk Dance's of Goa

The traditional folk music and dances have continued uninterruptedly, while the influence of the Portuguese music and dance on the local culture has helped evolve new forms. This happy blending and co-existence of culture tradition gives a unique character the music and folk dance of Goa.

Mando


The first mando is thought to have been written down around 1840. However this beautiful form of singing has a tradition which can be traced back much further than that. Although the mando cannot strictly be classified as traditional folk song from; it has been established in Goa for many a year. The mando is very popular among the Christion community in Goa. In the grandest of traditions, the mando-singers was invited specially on occasion of a wedding or some grand celebration. There he would often compose special mando in honour of the bridal couple, whose qualities were described in detail in the mando.
The lovely mixture of Goan folk music and church music that makes up the mando is still very popular in Goa. There is a special mando festival held every year which attract a large number if entries from all over the state along with appreciating audiences.