11 places in India to celebrate Sao Joao

1. Goa: 

The birthplace of Sao Joao, Goa hosts the largest and most famous Sao Joao festival in India.

2. Mangalore:

This city in Karnataka celebrates Sao Joao with water games, music, and dance performances.

3. Udupi:

Located in Karnataka, Udupi hosts a colorful Sao Joao festival with traditional Konkani folk music and dance.

4. Mumbai:

Mumbai's St. John's Church hosts a Sao Joao festival with a procession, blessing of the waters, and cultural performances.

5. Bangalore:

Bengaluru's Christ University celebrates Sao Joao with a beach party, water games, and live music.

6. Pune:

Pune's St. John's Church hosts a Sao Joao festival with traditional Christian hymns, prayers, and cultural events.

7. Chennai:

Chennai's St. John's Church celebrates Sao Joao with a procession, blessing of the waters, and traditional Tamil dances.

8. Hyderabad:

Hyderabad's St. John's Church hosts a Sao Joao festival with cultural performances, traditional food, and music.

9. Kochi:

Kochi's St. John's Cathedral celebrates Sao Joao with a blessing of the waters, cultural events, and traditional Kerala music.

10. Thiruvananthapuram:

Thiruvananthapuram's St. John's Church hosts a Sao Joao festival with traditional Malayalam dances and music.

11. Kolhapur: :

Kolhapur hosts a Sao Joao-inspired festival called the 'Festival of Water', with water games, music, and dance performances.