Saint John the Baptist Feast 2025

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The feast of St. John the Baptist was celebrated in Our Lady of Fatima High School Rivona during the assembly on 24 June 2025 which is a annual Catholic religious festival. This festival is celebrated on 24 June all over Goa with shows. The students explained the importance of the feast through speech, act, song, and quiz. Fr. Milagres Fernandes gave a message saying festivals bring us closer to each other and enable us to socialize. This feast calls us to imbibe the values of Saint John like humility and simplicity. 

This feast commemorate the birthday of Saint John the Baptist. A central part of the celebration, symbolizes the joy and renewal, associated with the monsoon season. So, the locals wear vibrant floral crowns called "Kopels" made from fresh flowers and leaves. Groups of people go around singing traditional songs, often accompanied by instruments. Traditional dishes like sanna, verduras, along with sweets like patoleo are enjoyed. 

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