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In Siolim, a village situated in north Goa's Bardez taluka (district), colourful boat races are organised on the day of São João or the feast of John the Baptist.
The festivals takes place at the beginning of monsoon season in Goa and people jumping into wells, streams and ponds.
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The feast of St John the Baptist on June 24th is celebrated by young men all over Goa jumping into wells to retrieve gifts thrown in by villagers.
The Bible speaks of John the Baptist leaping for joy in his mother, Elizabeth's womb when she was visited by Mary who had just conceived Jesus. San Joao or St John the Baptist baptised Jesus Christ in the River Jordan.
The jump into the well is to signify the joy felt by John when he sensed the presence of Jesus Christ even while he was in his mother's womb.
(INFOS SOURCE : http://www.goa-tourism.com/news_details.asp?id=15)

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