Bonderam, also known as the “Festival of Flags,” derives its name from the Portuguese word ‘bandeiras’ (flags). The history of this festival’s commemoration is fascinating. Property conflicts between the residents of the two portions of Divar village, namely Sao Mathias and Piedade, frequently result in deadly duels and even death. As a result, the Portuguese instituted a system of erecting flags to demarcate borders. The locals demonstrated their dissatisfaction with the system by tearing down the flags. The Bonderam festival is now celebrated in remembrance of those protests.
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