Goan Bazaar Day 2026

Auxilium Primary School, Carona, celebrated Goan Bazaar Day 2026 on 29th August 2026, providing students with a hands-on experience of a traditional Goan marketplace. The event was graced by Rev. Fr. Agnel Simoes, Chief Guest, and Mrs. Shanta Yeshwant Panjikar, Guest of Honour. Students added a Goan touch by coming dressed in traditional attire.

The programme began with a prayer and the inauguration of the bazaar. The guests addressed the gathering and highlighted the importance of supporting local sellers and learning through real-life experiences. Students displayed and sold local products such as jaggery, coconuts, vegetables and traditional Goan sweets, while the canteen served popular snacks and drinks.

The activity helped students develop teamwork, communication, money-management and decision-making skills, while appreciating Goa’s rich cultural heritage. The event concluded joyfully with the support of the PTA, parents, teachers, support staff and the Sisters, making it a meaningful and memorable learning experience.