San Juanv or São João is an annual Catholic religious festival celebrated on 24th June in Goa, India. According to tradition, after attending Mass, young Goan Catholic men leap into and …

Every year on June 24th, during the monsoon, Goans commemorate John the Baptist by celebrating Sao Joao in Goa. During the periodic showers, the Sao Jao event draws family …

Feb 22, 2025 · Sao Joao (san jo aao) festival is a very popular local fest celebrated on the 24th of June in Goa. The event honors St. John the Baptist, who, according to Christian tradition, …

Jun 29, 2014 · The most fun part of Sao Joao is the ladies of each house stepping out with trays filled with Ponnsache ghore (jackfruit pods), the last mangoes of the season, pineapples and …

Jun 24, 2022 · As in every monsoon, Catholics in Goa will celebrate Sao Joao, the feast of St John the Baptist, on Friday. The celebrations will include revellers sporting crowns made of …

Jun 22, 2019 · June 24 across Goa is synonymous with São João. The catholic community celebrate the feast of St. John the Baptist, a contemporary of Jesus Christ on this day, in a …

Jun 23, 2022 · Enjoy the Monsoon Madness with a Splash of Excitement and a whole lot of fun in this Sao Joao. Wear your floral “Copels” and indulge in a heartwarming scrumptious Brunch, …

After the ceremony, the Baptist young men and women jump into wells, ponds, and streams to retrieve gifts thrown in there by older members of the community. People wearing kopels and …

Jun 23, 2023 · Every year, on June 24, Goans across the villages come out to celebrate Sao Joao in true festive spirit and keeping in tune with tradition. São João is all about uniting the …

Jul 1, 2022 · Sao Joao or St. John the Baptist feast is celebrated on 23 or 24 June every year in Goa to pay tribute to the saint. This feast is getting more and more popular year by year …