Shigmotsav 2026: Savoi-Verencho Sakhyahari

Shigmo competition participant Anant Velkaskar talks about Shigmo dances in Savoi-Verem, their evolution for competitions, and the troupe’s growth

It’s Shigmo season in Goa, and host Siddhant Jambhale speaks with Anant Velkaskar, leader of a dance troupe participating in a Shigmo competition in Savoi-Verem.


Velkaskar discusses how traditional folk dances are slightly adapted for competitions, the troupe’s growth over time, the festivities as a creative platform, the various events where they perform and more.


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