Sao Joao is the most pompously celebrated festival in Goa.  This day is dedicated to St. John the Baptist which is celebrated on 24th June every year.

Plenty of fruits are consumed on this day and are the revellers are virtually unstoppable when they indulge in revelry. Specially in Salcete taluka, different types of folk dances or Mandos are performed which are popularly known as Sangodds. Fruits and other eatables are exchanged between friends and relatives.

It is an existing tradition wherein newlyweds exchanges pleasantries and food items with their in-laws as is the custom in every Goan village.

It is a real treat to watch the local youth with crowns of leaves and varied fruits on their heads going out in processions. These crowns are known as KOPEL in Konkani.

Our students from Classes Vth to VIIth participated in KOPEL making activity on 24th of June Friday.

Students enjoyed the KOPEL making activity with the objective to learn and understand the importance of this traditional Goan festival.