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Detailed explanation-1: -To take the celebrations up a notch, revellers donned crowns of fresh fruit and wildflowers, traditionally called ‘kopel’ to celebrate the occasion. San Joao, like any other Goan feast has that captivating spirit of merriment, colour and tradition.

Detailed explanation-2: -The feast of St. John the Baptist or São João is celebrated every year on 24th June. It’s a feast with the added excitement of jumping into wells and other water bodies for fun.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Goa, Sao Joao is an occasion for the family and the villagers to get to know their newly wed daughters’ husbands a little better. Traditionally, the new son-in-law would be crowned with festive headgear of fruits and leaves, taken around the village and would then jump into the well with other revelers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Goa Carnival is the most popular festival of Goa. The colourful streets and floats resonate the joy of people in the carnival.

Detailed explanation-5: -San Janv or São João is an annual Catholic festival celebrated on June 24 in Goa in an unusual manner: After Mass, young Goan Catholic men leap into and swim in local wells, streams and ponds as a tribute to St. John the Baptist.