Islands On The Island | Goan Stories | Divar Bonderam Festival

Introducing our new series where we bring out tales of Goa through our creative lens.
Our first story relives the days of yore and the origins of the Bonderam festival in Divar, Goa. The word "Bonderam" originated from the involvement of flags. "Bandeira" is the Portuguese word for the Flag. It is stated that during the Portuguese rule in Goa there were frequent disputes between two sections of the Divar village over property issues. These often led to violence and fights in the town. To solve this problem, the Portuguese introduced a system of demarcation of boundaries with flags. The festival is a memoir of the protest by the local villagers against the Portuguese while trying to resolve the property ownership disputes.
Watch the video to discover how it evolved into the grand celebration we know of in the present times.
A film by Gasper D'Souza
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Cinematography by John Lino
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Production Supervisor, Nicole Suares
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Hey everyone! Hope you enjoy our documentary series. Don't forget to show your support to everyone involved in this project. All their Instagram details are in the video description. Cheers!

[@nuayer]

My Grandmom's Dad used to drive small boat across divar to Old Goa End for people to travel, and am proud of it

[@empregad1746]

Well said this is how we goans must live..Ekvotan mogan That lady said "Poile poishe nale punn husalkai asle"❤❤❤

[@avenuerd26]

Fantastic. Brilliantly shot. Narration perfectly matches. Love it. Best wishes

[@neetakanchan1861]

V Good video giving us an insight of Divar LovevGoa❤

[@shanawazn.k.9531]

Very well shot @johnlino .I hope delhi folks doesnt consume divar in their bottomless pit of greed.

[@Shantshaktimusic]

Beautifully done, hats off for capturing the true Goan vibe ❤️

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Glad you loved it ❤️

[@terence.pereira]

Awesome video!! So proud to see my parents in it!

[@juliegoveas1992]

Nice documentary. Good to know the history of the past.

[@ravicarvalho3054]

So well made👍👌

[@GetCreativeGoa]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@quickandtastyfoodbycaleb9771]

Lovely Video

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Are menezes from divar

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Hiee

[@chaynelobo243]

Hii

[@ChrisVarela]

Heyya

[@tirikamtel]

Kastha documentary. Camoes bashim poetry.