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Home / Lifestyle / Culture / Photos / PICS: Glimpses from Goa`s Bonderam 2025 monsoon festival on Divar island

PICS: Glimpses from Goa`s Bonderam 2025 monsoon festival on Divar island

Updated On: 18 August, 2025 12:32 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

Inspired by a colonial-era land dispute resolution method, today it is a spirited festival with music, food, and mock battles between village wards highlighting the rich traditios, and this year was no different

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Inspired by a colonial-era land dispute resolution method, today it is a spirited festival with music, food, and mock battles between village wards highlighting the rich traditios, and this year was no different

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Inspired by a colonial-era land dispute resolution method, today it is a spirited festival with music, food, and mock battles between village wards highlighting the rich traditios, and this year was no different
<p>As Bonderam Festival unfolded, the scenic island of Divar came alive this weekend with vibrant colours, traditional music, and community festivities</p>

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As Bonderam Festival unfolded, the scenic island of Divar came alive this weekend with vibrant colours, traditional music, and community festivities

<p>Known for its rich blend of tradition, history, and creativity, Bonderam is celebrated with flag parades, colourful floats, and cultural performances</p>

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Known for its rich blend of tradition, history, and creativity, Bonderam is celebrated with flag parades, colourful floats, and cultural performances

<p>While the main festival is usually held in the last week of August, Malar kicks off the Bonderam celebrations a week earlier</p>

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While the main festival is usually held in the last week of August, Malar kicks off the Bonderam celebrations a week earlier

<p>The day began with Bonderachem GEDTalks and Bonderancho Uzvaad, featuring engaging talks, Goan folk performances, and creative workshops, followed by Bonderachem Jevonn, offering an array of traditional delicacies</p>

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The day began with Bonderachem GEDTalks and Bonderancho Uzvaad, featuring engaging talks, Goan folk performances, and creative workshops, followed by Bonderachem Jevonn, offering an array of traditional delicacies

<p>In the afternoon, the celebrations featured the symbolic Bonderam Flag Parade, the Bonderachi P&aacute;ssoi (heritage walk), and the much-anticipated Bonderachi Parade with colourful floats and traditional costumes. The celebrations culminated in a high-energy musical evening with live band performances and DJ sets at the Malar Flagpost</p>

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In the afternoon, the celebrations featured the symbolic Bonderam Flag Parade, the Bonderachi Pássoi (heritage walk), and the much-anticipated Bonderachi Parade with colourful floats and traditional costumes. The celebrations culminated in a high-energy musical evening with live band performances and DJ sets at the Malar Flagpost

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