Permanent Pictorial Cancellation (PPC) issued by Chandor Sub Office, PIN 403714, South Goa. The cancellation design depicts Mussol Khel, the traditional Goan folk sport of stick-wrestling, practised during festive celebrations in the villages of Goa. Introduced on 01 August 2005. Status: Active.
Mussol Khel (meaning 'stick game') is a traditional folk sport native to Goa, in which participants engage in mock stick-fighting accompanied by music and dance. It is traditionally performed during the festival of Shigmo (the Goan Holi), as well as other local celebrations. Chandor (Chandrapur) is an ancient village in South Goa with a rich history as the former capital of the Kadamba dynasty. The village is known for the Menezes Braganza House, a Portuguese colonial mansion, and the Three Kings Feast. This PPC honours the living folk traditions of Goa, celebrating the unique cultural heritage of its rural communities.
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