The traditional Sao Pedro feast, which is the feast of Saint Peter, the patron saint of the fisher folk in Goa, has been celebrated in the port town of Vasco on Tuesday amidst traditional pomp and gaiety.
The fishing community members at Khariwada, Non-Mon, Pixem-Dongri decorated fishing canoes with colourful balloons, coconut palms, flowers and other decorative items at the jetties of Khariwada the Arabian Sea as part of their annual tradition.
At Khariwada fishing jetty, the Sao Pedro celebration was held in the presence of of fishing community, including women. The priest of St Andrew’s Church, Fr jeremio offerred prayers and blessed the fishing community. He called upon Almighty God and Sao Pedro to protect the fishermen when they venture on the high seas for fishing.
The fisher folks said that the fishermen at Khariwada are struggling since the last couple of years for a good catch.
