Eating with THE GOAN FISHERMEN (Ramponkars) Smoked BANGDA + KANJI I TRADITIONAL Net Fishing RAPAN

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When we think of the legendary seafood of Goa, the first thing that comes to our mind is the fresh sea water fishes that are cooked in different ways. The bounty of fishes supplied by the commercial fishing cartels and the traditional fishing communities of which the most prominent ones are the Ramponkars. The term is derived from a particular kind of fishing technique called Rampon in which the long fishing net is cast closer to the shore in a semi circular manner and then hauled out manually.
In Goa, this fishing practice is carried out in sheltered areas like along bays and coves that are refuge to an entire potpourri of species.
To discover more about this traditional mode of fishing we reached South Goa's Arossim beach to spend a day with a group of Ramponkars and accompany them on one of their regular fishing activities. This trip was arranged by our magnificent hosts Raul and Mack from The Local Beat, an offbeat tour company from the state.
It was 7 am in the morning but the designated spot on the flat white beach was abuzz with an enthused team of Ramponkars. They were gearing up for the laborious task.
Here we met Simon, the team leader, who shared some basic anecdotes regarding their profession. With just a traditional hand carved, non mechanized boat and a long sturdy net the Ramponkars were ready for the arduous task.
They told their prayers and joined in to lower the heavy boat into the sea through a makeshift ramp. It was such a back breaking task. The team broke up into two parts. Most of them stayed back on the shore and only a few went on the boat.
Once the net was successfully cast the people on the shore began hauling it out on the cue given by George. Meanwhile the boat stayed back in the waters to guide the people on the shore during this task. The net along with the catch was really heavy and it needs a great amount of stamina to carry out this task. Once the net was hauled out some went on to dry it out and others came together to sort the catch and dispatch them to the market.
Simon then invited us to join them all for a humble meal of smoked mackerel and kanji. The charred mackerel stuffed with onions and green chilies was delicious while the starchy gruel balanced out the fishy aftertaste.
After the satisfying meal that we partook sitting on the white sand with such a generous host, we wished them the best and bid them goodbye.
This was truly an inspiring encounter for us as we got to know about these industrious fellows who aren't deterred by the stark, multiple challenges that affecting them and their livelihood. This isn't a very rewarding profession but still they enjoy every moment of it. No wonder it is wrought with both thrill and danger but the love for sea and its bounties is what keeps them going.
We are extremely grateful to The Local Beat, Goa for assisting us with this memorable journey. Raul and Mack are phenomenal hosts who can guide you with the most surreal and extraordinary experience in the state.
About the host - Anubhav Sapra
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Anubhav Sapra is an avid culinary explorer who loves to travel and explore different cuisine primarily the street food, not just for the sake of gustatory pleasure but also for quenching his deep thirst for nurturing new cultural connections through the kaleidoscopic canvas of food. He believes that the vibrant and delectable street food tradition across the globe has the power to bring communities together and foster harmonious human existence.
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Don't remember any vlogger covering our ramponkars.kudos to you for the wonderful effort.

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Many maharashtrian vloggers are covering this

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Check out @Malvani life you tube channel for detailed video on raapan.

[@Yakshith2503]

Check visa 2 explore Mangalore bunder video..

[@Yakshith2503]

This video is also too good as vishal by delhi foodwalka

[@prsutar2478]

Salutes to hardworking fisherman's of Goa. Fishing in day as well night is not a easy task. It needs expertise. Thank you for showing the traditional fishing in goa. Very well documented by DFW team.

[@bitprod95]

This is one of your best videos , your food tour along with the experiences are so much better than just food. Also your drone visuals were stunning. Congratulations

[@RealChristianTV]

Yes oo

[@Brijesht86]

True that!

[@traveljunkieleonardo3679]

This is real Goa for you. Hardworking fisherman's. Goa beyond alcohol and beaches 😉😉

[@dr.hridaynathlotliker1900]

Goa government should preserve this goan lifestyle.

[@SahilKolambkar]

It always feels great to hear our Konkani language. Thank you for showcasing fisherman's life. देव बरे करो 🙏.

[@Sai-lh5cl]

Delhi food walks in goa....visa2explore in Mangalore..... expecting a meetup somwere in konkan coast 😂😂

[@biswajithaloi7047]

Excellent idea 😀😀

[@Traveller-Wanderer]

😉,both the hosts look alike somewhat too!

[@iqbal5286]

😂😂

[@aamirraza9182]

That's why I love this channel Today I learnt alot things ❤️😭 Anubhav sir you are amazing human being ❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭

[@mintymeg1332]

You covered the most amazing part of Goan culture. This is what Goa is all about. God, Nature, family, friends, food, feni, football, peace, and last but not the least extremely hard working

[@yashwantg5045]

The way you interact with local is insane, we all are grateful that you have shown such precious side of goa,kudos man

[@ashvikjain3808]

It’s so sad to see viewers in India prefer stupid and same content by dil se foodie and the quality content vloggers like Anubhav sir or Harry Uppal doesn’t get that level of appreciation

[@shumonabera1811]

aise video mangta h man ❤️😍😍 apart from that salute to this fishermen inlog k itne mehnat k waja se humlog machli kha pate h.. nd wo drone wala scene mast tha 😍😍😍

[@allwynfernandes7926]

Thank you for showing our ancestrol way of ramponi ..Hats off

[@rinkuchandravanshi15]

Salute to Fishermen❤️❤️❤️

[@sunilsuryavanshi2576]

Hum Suryavanshi

[@9090Account]

Gold medal to cameraman Rahul Singh for capturing the emotions of these hardworking fishermen :-)

[@amolnaik23]

Thanks for showing local Goan fisherman's hard working life to earn their bread. Love from Goa

[@proudhindu3668]

wish I was born in a typical goan family.i would have enjoyed the culture every day in n out. I think goan people live life to their fullest.god bless all the goans.

[@psh1147]

Love the behind the scenes. Thanks for showing the real Goa. Loved listening to folks speak Konkani and loved to see the hard work of Goans vs what is assumed to be the life in Goa.

[@SuperAlex075]

Best way to eat fish baked in banana leaf.. heavenly feeling for all Goans..Uncle shown in video is very knowledgeable..

[@hmt142]

Too hardworking job salute to all the members of the fishing community.

[@shrutighate4374]

Goan language ❤️

[@nehainthebay]

Thanks for sharing the whole journey of the fishermen! ✨ Very interesting to learn about their lives.

[@shubhamsingh-sd6qx]

These fishermen are so humble and welcoming......

[@samlala2140]

Drone shots have startrd showing in ur vlogs now..great addition...

[@maqsoodahmed1258]

Hi, Anubhav this is one of the best work done by you. Because of you we are able to see the hard work done by these fishermen. The Goan culture, their song, their joy after getting so much of fish. Would like to meet you.

[@archanapatel3155]

I think nobody can dislike this video.. What a great (hardworking PEOPLE)

[@patnaikmanojkumar2308]

Hatts of u sir and the entire team members 🙏❤️

[@kamalkumar8901]

Seriously it is just like a short film ❤️❤️❤️❤️perfect shots.

[@satyamraoch7536]

Through your channel iam able to know and witness different culture,community,tribes....

[@suchitrakar8125]

I am liking this episode very much..Exploring all the underrated places of Goa but there is no alternative of your Bihar series

[@utkarshjoshi2872]

I know both Marathi and Konkani languages and love both 😘 Dev Barem Karom 🙏

[@NitiShekhar]

I have seen similar traditional fishing technique at talsari beach in balasore district of Odisha.

[@arunpofalkar3112]

Very good effort to cover deep goan food and people

[@MariaRodrigues-ro9wc]

Bangdo we love so much that is our Goan life I saw after so many decades viva goa

[@sunilsuryavanshi2576]

Goa me bangda thali famous hai kya

[@nilratanpanda2659]

We the viewers needs more such out of the box videos so that we can get to know the unexplored Goa. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rampingalkar5357]

सुंदर...

[@amritakaurchilotre5508]

Loved this episode. Very very tough job. You helped them and had their traditional food. Kanji and roasted bangdo. Details mein dikhaya gaya. Pushing the boat, catching fish sorting out. 👌👍too good. And background score 👏👏

[@vatsgulmalivenews]

At least You should have wear life jacket.

[@sachinkhadka7164]

I have never received any like or reply for DFW Anyway love from Nepal

[@bhavp2001]

Best video captured ! So much detailing.. Kudos to Your interaction with people their culture and exploring food.. keep up...

[@gauravbhongle1762]

Goans here 🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋

[@traveljunkieleonardo3679]

Yo 👍

[@vishwajeetkumar4515]

Anubhav ji hum apke Anubhav se bahut kuch seekh rhe hai..this is called real food blogging..not only about food but where it came from..superb!!

[@milindr651]

This has to be your best Vlog Anubhav ji. And the Goa series is probably some of your best work. You are now transforming from a food vlogger to a travel vlogger like Anthony Bourdain. May you continue to entertain us with your work

[@ajamkhan5049]

Bare video kadle mare tu dev tuka bare karo

[@keerthanarishi8029]

Lots of love from Tamilnadu

[@proudhindu3668]

the most beautiful series in delhi food walk history is goa series. Anubhav thank you very very very very much. god bless you and your family.keep making some more interesting vlogs like this one.

[@SwarDeekshaaClassicalMusic]

Anubhav ji..I am a music composer.I compose heavy orchestral as well as traditional soundtracks professionally.if you allow me then i can compose for your videos.

[@rubenrodrigues4299]

Such an awesome video this is ! Proud of you sir.

[@dilipjaisingh4485]

Really a very very hard job but the catch was not a big one only smaller fishes🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@DevendraSingh-mk6sn]

Really amazing. Showing real life of fishermen. लोग केवल मुम्बई की फिल्मों का फिशर मेन देख देख facinate होते रहते हैं। थैंक्स

[@maitreyeesarkar3234]

Love from Kolkata

[@anjaligiri1057]

Ami o

[@sunilsuryavanshi2576]

Welcome

[@sunilsuryavanshi2576]

Aap ke kolkata me bhi fish bahot khate hai na

[@anjaligiri1057]

@@sunilsuryavanshi2576 Ha

[@zdsouza6638]

One of the best videos. Those of us who complain about the high cost of the fish need to understand the hard labour that goes into it.. Hats off to the fishermen.

[@abhishekpandeyji7946]

A life of fisherman told us by you good keep it up brother keep exploring goa .☺️😊👍👌

[@rohitv2532]

Exceptional content. You have gone that extra mile to produce one of the finest videos of Goa. Making all of us aware to respect the hard work put in by our fisherman who toil really hard to put the food into our plates.

[@ceciliaelizabethjoao4306]

Plz don't trust d delhites. De trying to capture Goa. C d case of Souza Lobo

[@crazyfortunate]

Another most loved videos of your sir. Finely described their fundamental and working culture.❤️

[@tapashnayak6668]

Love your videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@stondude]

I am topperchef, and I like the humble things of Goa, I am a Goan and I loved this video

[@vincentgomes6945]

Good coverage anubhav

[@shankar996754]

Another beautiful episode. Loved the whole experience. Specially the on the spot roasted fish with Kanji. Really happy with this video.

[@jaydeepjadhav3169]

Hello sapra hi This is the beat video i have seen from your play list. I love this video so much.

[@shilpagawande6677]

Anubhav sir you are the best vlogger

[@begood786]

Best vlog of real Goans. Great coverage n story. Thanks for sharing.

[@gitasaha1146]

The aerial views were amazing.salute to the fishermen.

[@ashwinijaiswal9971]

The drone capture was fantastic. Beautiful vedio

[@takenking2770]

why did u edit the konkani parts? good that the fisherman didn't speak hindi.

[@Brijesht86]

That's a unique heritage of goa covered in your vlog! Kudos! Also, the beach is breath-taking and serene!! Next time for sure , when I visit Goa, will be staying in south goa! Thank you for this coverage!

[@sarahp1383]

A day with the Ramponkars ...was superb. So good of you to have made this video, giving the viewers an insight of the tough life these humble ,simple fisherfolk lead. How they regard the sea as their friend, the challenges and hardships that they face out at sea. It was wonderful to see you participate in the fishing adventure. It was not just shooting a video for the sake of making a video, but understanding how much hard work they have to put in , heaving and pushing the heavy boat from the beach to the sea; casting the massive net far and wide~~~~and for all the effort they put in , they get a very small catch. But that does not deter them from trying again. With bright smiles on their sun browned faces and a prayer on their lips, they go forth; once again, where the blue ~ green sea meets the sky, they, row , riw , row away under the scorching sun , sing their fisher folk songs... row away from the internet world...happy with their lot in life. It was so good to see you willingly give them a helping hand in the team work involved in fishing , and then you sat down. with them to eat freshly caught bangda ,(wrapped in banana leaf parcels, and roasted over an open fire) teamed with some kanji and topped with a shot of feni. Anubhav Sapra you were one of them. So nice to see you merge with their crowd. Very nice video. Hope we can see more of these videos. Thank you DFW team

[@delhifoodwalks]

Thank you for watching the video!

[@maurafernandes3524]

I live in Goa

[@memesfeaturinglovewithcome7969]

Wow. Amazing natural beauty of place. Love your videos sir. Good work made my day. Love from Pakistan.

[@praveenbagde2279]

Bahut hi shaandaar

[@gauravbhongle1762]

Goikaar ah re hinga ?

[@ajaypappan7961]

anubhav jee u have the best life experience u can travel anyone and be part of them.

[@AliAhmed-ku3wz]

♥ 😘 From Pakistan 🇵🇰 ♥ 😘

[@imsurya5226]

Dear KZbin thumbnail batch this is real goa ❤️

[@pikucurrentaffairs578]

Awesome video you are inspiring

[@lifeisfuneverysecond3848]

This is real food blogging , showing and exploring source of food.Anubhav you deserve more sucess and subscriber following..If you can involve more during video ,else release detailed pre,-release content on video

[@AjaySingh-sp8rm]

Respect for Fishermen

[@JHAGUNJAN12HJPKOL]

26:38: Jai bihar Jai biharJai biharJai biharJai biharJai biharJai biharJai biharJai biharJai bihar

[@aneetas2536]

Excellent video. Keep it up. Love to see such videos.

[@gjung7698]

Wow 🤩 # I wish and I want to visit Goa India 🇮🇳 one day

[@sunshine8202]

This video will definitely go down as one of my favourites. It almost felt like being there. The behind the scenes was epic too.... kudos

[@abhijeethiremath7601]

Always said this to you, you have some part Anthony bourden in you

[@delhifoodwalks]

Thank you ❤️

[@user-bu4ld2cf5t]

Love from UP

[@sarthakverma5524]

Kaha se ho bro up me

[@abhishekdesai7768]

Beautiful experience keep it up 👍

[@naveenjoshi3396]

Your channel name should be india food walk

[@RealChristianTV]

Wow..😍

[@reniveapen]

Nice and interesting video....

[@learndevopscloud]

real content@ hardwork pays off great

[@calculatorrath3357]

Nice blog feel the difference.

[@itube3787]

Best fishing experience we enjoy throughout the vlog

[@ManojSharma-dw2jr]

Anubhav ji yahi same idea se visa to explore ka bhi video aya hai.harish bali jii ka.

[@JHAGUNJAN12HJPKOL]

24:55 dil waali kaha hai anubhav bhaiya. sagar kinare gaana akele akele gaana is not allowded. :)

[@harindermohan7946]

Great effort sir simply unique

[@snehlatapaithane938]

This is real hard working india ❤️

[@rinakshichatterjee1105]

Wonderful video..sir

[@amitsolanki3009]

Sir dron se shut kiya tha..uper ka view??

[@shaazbazmi9231]

The drone shot was wow 😍😍

[@shreamritaskitchen]

Nice and superb video.......and my favorite behind the scenes 😀

[@surajghodake1153]

Rapan bolate ayse fishing ko marathi me