Shigmo

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Write what each word means, using the article.

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the festival name?Shigmo (also referred to as Shishirotsava)
2. What is the geographic focus?Primarily celebrated in the state of Goa, India
3. Where is Shigmo celebrated?Shigmo is celebrated in Goa, India, and also by people of Goan descent all around the world.
4. How do people celebrate Shigmo?People celebrate by marching in processions with decorated floats, playing drums and flutes, dancing, and sharing feasts with family and friends.

Shishirotsava: An alternative Sanskrit name for Shigmo, emphasizing its celebration during the spring season (Shishira Ritu).
Konkani Diaspora: Communities of people of Konkani origin, particularly from Goa, who have migrated and settled in various parts of the world.
Cultural Continuity: The process by which cultural traits, beliefs, and practices are passed down and maintained across generations and through societal changes.