"Actions here speak louder than words" in this hospital hinterland. "The pulse of the village is felt by the beat of our Traditional drums", exclaim the master of ceremonies & his jolly drummers as they welcome the guest. Before the guests enter the plantation a Hindu ritual "Breaking of the coco-nut" is performed. Coco-nut is the most sacred fruit for the Hindus. This ritual is performed for all auspicious occasions. So is our guest's visit to the plantation, very special and very symbolic.

As you enter, a young village girl, traditionally dressed welcomes you once again with a " Tilak" happiness, prosperity and good luck. This is followed by "Aarti"- the flame that reveals that "within every human being, the divinity dwells".

Our honourable guest are then garlanded and sprinkled with scented water as they are escorted to the shacks. While they enjoy their drink and munch the crispy local snack "Chakri, the M.C. Briefs them about the plantation.
The guests then go for an pleasant evening walk accompanied by a well informed expect, sniffing the spicy world, juicy fruits, exotic trees and medicinal herbs of this traditional method of organic farming. In about half an hour, when they return from their walk, they delighted to see the place around them, all lit with traditional oil lamps. "Divli". The vibrant illumination, twinkles with delight as the M.C announces the essence of good things to come exclaiming "We have cherished our folklore, comprising song, music and dance in our local hearts from generation, like a "lotus" in terms divine. We shall now unfold this lotus, petal and vividly express this religious matrix and folklore, before you in song, music & dance

Divli Dance
The dancers gracefully balancing oil lamps on their heads and palms, worshiping the lord and perform all variety of pyramids, which will amaze the guests.

Veerabhadra Dance
Depict the mythology episode of Shiva's son born out of his matted hair. It is totally south Indian in style. The dancer expresses krodha (anger) with fierce looks and by brandishing his two swords in the air causing mass destruction.

Shigmo
Depict the triumph of Good over evil. The immense joy is expressed by dancers throwing colourful powder in the air and dancing vigorously. Shigmo derived from the word "sughgrishmark" epitomizes"Rainbow". Elsewhere in India it is celebrated as "Holi". It is the most popular festival in the country.

Dinner.
The buffet which is being set displays Traditional Goan "Saraswat" delicious delicacies served in mud pots and banana leaf plates. But not before you have tasted the local appetizer "cashew fenny". Relish mum's mouth watering regional dishes, home made cakes, seasonal tropical fruits and wind up with our delicious desert -"kheer".

Goph
The dancers holding colourful ropes, weave a multicolour braid by skillfully crisscrossing each other. The dance begins with a slow tempo and ends in fast rhythmic movements. The May pole dance in England we are told is very similar.

Dekni
Means vision. The dance is a charming fusion of folk art and western music. The dance bears strong overtones of Bharat Natyam and Kathak influences

Fugdi
This dance is generally exhibited by women in circle form and rows specially during "Ganesh Festival". And also performed for social functions. It encompasses all aspects of village life, like family complaints, rivalries and scandals. The Kutti fugdi, specially, is a lively dance and noted for its rhythm, the music and the song will entice you and sweep you completely. After this dance the plantation owner presents the guests who participated with prizes and surprises. It is now time to say goodbye, the joy in their hearts reveal that the memorable moment will be cherished and last a life time.

Kathakali
The dance drama of kerala. Kathkali, literally meaning "story play" Is a dance drama originated in the 17th century in kerala. In this dance there is a high degree of stylization which is seen in the method of acting, presentation, make-up and costuming. The dance involves the whole body of the actor, facial expression and gestures, accompanied by their appropriate movements, poses and attitudes. One of the distinguishing characteristic of Kathkali is that the actor do not speak. The drama text in the form of verses, and songs are sung by vocalist. These songs are explained and interpreted in detail by actors through an elaborate method of angikabinaya, which consists of highly codified gestures, facial expression and body movements.

SCHEDULE FOR SAVOI BY NIGHT

Arrival at Plantation	-17.00 to 17.15Hrs.
Welcome with Arti, Tilak and Garlands
Snacks and drinks with Entertainment (Instrument)
Walk in the Plantation	17.40 to 18.30
Dances and Singing by Local artists	18.30 to 19.20 Hrs.
Dinner with table to table singing	19.15 to 20.00 Hrs.
Dances and signing by local artist Followed by singing and dance by Our Guests and Prizes and Surprises	20.00 to 21.45 Hrs
Departure from Plantation	21.30 to 21.45 Hrs