Question

Which of the following dances of Goa is performed to celebrate the victory of the Maratha warriors over the Portuguese?

• A. Ghodemodni
• B. Zemmado
• C. Morulem
• D. Goff

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Ghodemodni

• Ghodemodni is a traditional folk dance of Goa performed to celebrate the victory of the Maratha warriors over the Portuguese.

• The dance features performers dressed as horse riders, simulating a cavalry parade.

• Ghodemodni is typically performed during the Shigmo festival, a spring festival in Goa.

• The dance involves synchronized movements and vibrant costumes, symbolizing valor and heroism.

• It reflects the historical and cultural significance of the Maratha resistance against Portuguese colonization.