Chicalim group wins fugdi competition in Ponda

 The competition was organised by Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir .The winners were awarded 25,000 rupees.

 The second prize worth 20,000 rupees was won by Janjyoti Mahila Mandal of Keri Sattari while the third prize with 15,000 rupees in cash was awarded to Shree Sateri Mahila Mandal of Ladfe in Bicholim.

 Fugdi dance is a Goan folk dance performed by women in the Konkan region. The dance is performed during the month of Badripadda.

There is no accompaniment of any percussion instrument during the performance. The name fugdi is derived from the sound created by dancers by blowing air through their mouth that sounds like ‘Foo’. Hence the name Fugdi.