Goa, May 16 -- Govind S Poteker

Come summer, it's that time of the year when short distance away from the rare heritage arch bridge, the villagers gather in the precinct of the temple of Shree Nagesh Maharudra Panchayatan Devasthan at Curca for the annual Zagor, a vibrant multi-cultural dramatic act with songs, dance and drama in the evening. With the first group of performers entertaining the villagers last Saturday, today, May 16, at 11 pm, it is for the second group to bring this living heritage to life.

Last Saturday, people from all age groups assembled to witness the grand amusement show. Every space in the temple was occupied by the revelers. The night-long programme began a couple of hours before midnight. In most places, it is ...