I am from Carmona married in Panjim. As children we would wait expectantly for the Novenas of St Sebastian as during the novenas each ward would have the Luminar from a small chapel in the ward to the Church in a procession with the lighted stars. We all the people from the ward would make the different stars, of different shapes and sizes. Thank you for this beautiful memory.
Beautiful traditional that celebrates faith and unity in the community. Please never let politicians sponsor the event. Keep them out of this beautiful tradition. Let them sponsor carnivals and sports, but not this. If they wish, they can participate in the procession and make their own stars and join in. But don't accept their patronage.
This Luminar tradition is celebrated in chinchinim in the month of January. Here in chinchinim not all the wards(vaddos) get a chance to celebrate this luminar. Every year the same ward's which were selected in the ancient times celebrate the luminar on the same day of every year. It is said that the people had to purchase the luminar , So some ward's which could arrange the money got it & 2 luminars were bought by Furtados and the Gold Smiths . In chinchinim we go to the church in the morning time to bring the statue of St Sebastián and then we keep it in the chapel full day , then in the evening around 6.00 pm people gather together for ladinah . After that we stand in line with lanterns ( known as lampiaum) & some hand-made stars then by singing hymns of St Sebastián & firing crackers & playing the traditional band we walk down with the statue of St Sebastián to the church and we keep it in the decorated chapel.( In front of the church we decorate a artificial chapel 💒with lights and keep it ready ).Once we reach near the church priest does the prayer and gives blessing to the people. After that snacks and drinks are served & people watch the beautiful fireworks ....
It’s a coincidence that l do know Mrs Fortes and her family. It’s wonderful that they carry on the traditions and pass it on to the next generation Mrs Fortes n Nezba I may be your guest next year for the. Orlim Luminar
I never knew about this wonderful tradition of Orlim. Thank you for documenting this wonderful tradition. I hope that you bring all the traditions of Goan villages to light so that we know what traditions take place in different villages of Goa.
Thanks Rocky, Lulu, Ida, Luis, Mrs Edna. This is so beautifully explained and nicely shot. Nice rememberance for all future generations... really nice. 👏👏
Wow! It's great to know something which we were never ever aware of happening in our beautiful Goa😍 Such hidden gems of our Goa❤ Thank you Rocky for taking time n documenting this beautiful tradition ❤🙏 Please do post such more stuff, really interesting to watch❤
Proud to be a goan we should continue to celebrate all the goan festival for the knowledge of our youth the trend should be in every goan heart for all generations 🙏👍❤🎉🎉🎉
We must be proud to talk Konkani wherever we may be..my son wud atleast somehow talk Konkani to my mon when ever I wud visit her. M in Pune now...but long to visit my Goa...Don't let these outsiders occupy our land..we fight amongst Us n outsiders take advantage.. Be Careful n b wary ..Goa is ours n will be our come what may...I m 200% Sure our young guns wont let our Goa into wrong hands...fight till u win...Viva La Goa...Our Lady bless Our Goans n Lord Jesus n st.Francis protect our Goa always. Thanks
Thank you so much for this impressive and informational documentary. You are doing a great service to Goa and the Goan community by documenting the Goan traditions. I have subscribed to your channel and hope to see many such videos in the future. Also, if more information about the date when it is held and who can participate or join in the festivities is mentioned, it will be helpful.
I did.not know what Luminar meant Saw for the first time ...m 70 now. Very good n very interesting. Continue this tradition n other areas n waddos will soon follow suit. Carry on .. Good luck Goa n my Dear Goans...be proud n go ahead
I used to participate in this event when I was a kid . It was a great event . I remember the fortis family very well. Keep up the tradition . Cheers Bellarmino
I never heard of such a beautiful gathering or celebration Luminar, it is well documented and narrated. Thank you people of Orlim keep up your faith and belief.
1 Peter 1:18-19 --knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.
Vows beautiful, all green 🌳🎋🏡🌲the more often we see the thing around us, the more they become visible for us, that is why we often taken for granted the beauty of this world. The flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds ⛅ even those we love 💘 thanks for sharing, never knew 👍👍
VOW. what a beautiful Heritage tradition. I did not know. Thank you for bringing this unknown tradition to our knowledge. Beautifully filmed video. Lulu is a great singer and her message was wonderful . It is these traditions that are the essence of our Goa. Hats off to you Rocky . The procession with stars looks paradisical. Loved the way they spoke of Hindus as brothers . Prajal Sakhardande.
Beautiful celebration of faith and unity, despite diversity. The beauty of India a land of contrast but held together by a common thread of respect for one’s culture regardless of your faith.
U r right Bella! U don t have to take part but as u wish, Make a vow that every year your ward of your village take a procession of St Sebastian statue. V at Orlim celebrate on Sunday 3 days prior to Ash Wed. Feast is actually on 20 th of Jan!
Kudos to the people for carrying on this tradition. Our Catholic faith consists of Sacred Tradition. Valor tumkam soglleank. Keep it going .... St Sebastian, pray for us.
I'm from indonesia and been living in goa for more than 1 year.. nice tradition 👌 i feel the vibe like in ambon, island of indonesia . Christianity vibe
Beautiful video presenting the unique traditions of golden Goa. I love the participation of our hindu brothers in this festival. May unity and good values prevail in our villages. God bless Goa,🌟✨🌟✨
Hello👋🙋♂️ and Namaskar🙏. Amazing and very interesting festival.. Super like👌👌👌 Great information.. So nice to see so many celebrate and take part in this festival.. Very exciting and super fun festival.. Thanks for sharing Mog And Peace to all 🙏🙏🙏 The UnknownManCub 👍😎👨🏭
Never knew of this. We have never seen it in Ponda. But it seems such a nice tradition. Thank you for this. I missed it this year but next year I will definitely make it just for this.
Wow! This is so interesting! You Rock Rocky!!! Thanks for sharing this, a wonderful documentation indeed for all our future generations. Loved the sharing of all the people who featured in this video... So authentic. Thank you. Please keep covering such important traditions of our beautiful Goa. God bless you and the team.
Thanks Rocky Wilz for sharing..... ❤❤❤❤❤ It's really Amazing ...... Good it's about Unity,Luv And awareness about Goan customs... Specially bringing blessings in every family and area... God Bless You....
Very interesting to know about this tradition. Never heard about this tradition before. Thanks to you Rocky because of your work, we get to know a lot. God bless you. 😊
I am very happy that our Goans are taking lots of interest n following our ancestors customs n rituals. Please encourage all our Niz Goans to rekindle all our original styles, customs, rituals n way of our dressing n please let all our children talk in Konkani our mother tongue
Wen i was 12 years old i was residing in Carmona with my grand parents. That time we used to say not luminar but ( NOMRAR ) there were different types of stars decorated lighted with candles or oil lamps inside the stars holding with big prossecion walking n going to the church , i really enjoyed old days which i couldn't see nw a days Now i was overwhelmed by lookin at this prossecion. God bless you 🙏
This the first time I hv come to know about this luminous feast that's great hope people continue this tradition nd thanks to u Rocky for putting up on your u tube channel god bless you
Like this tradition it also happens in navelim colmorod ward in the month of March they have a procession with Saint Sebastian and 9 days novena and feast there is a chapel in that ward and many celebrate
Happy to see your village is clean.... without garbage around...I think you have no high rising building in this area.... Please protect the natural beauty of your village.. Please stay united with other villagers; as Goa has become a Coal Hub....If you want this tradition to continue in future...
What a beautiful tradition of Orlim .... being a grandaughter of this village I was not aware of Luminar tradition as I am born n staying in Panjim .... Thk u so much for this informative video ....
