Coronavirus or no coronavirus precautions have been taken and Shigmo fever has gripped Goa! Look forward to traditional folk sing-song and Romtamel dancing processions this weekend as Shigmo parades take place at various places across the state. Shigmo in Goa marks the Holi season. According to Shigmotsav Samiti representatives the Shigmo parade will take place in Panaji on Saturday, look forward to cultural groups performing down the route with musical instruments tashe, dhol and kalas. The processions will be dressed up amidst colorful umbrellas, heart-shaped props and flags. Apart from romtamel there will also be dhalo, fugdi, goff and ghoddemodni dancing. Shigmo is being celebrated in with float parades at Shiroda and Curchorem on March 13, Panaji on March 14, Margao on March 15, Bicholim and Mapusa on March 16, Sanquelim on March 17, Vasco and Cuncolim on March 18, Pernem on March 19 and Valpoi and Dharbandora on March 24. Venue: In Panaji the parade commences at 4pm at the Caculo Circle and wends its way up to Café Aram, turn left to Azad Maidan. Details: Shantaram Naik is the secretary of the Panaji Shigmotsav Samiti, or Department of