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Under a central pole strung with coloured cords in Assagao, you'll learn Prabhakar's footwork patterns that braid and unbraid the ribbons overhead — much like a maypole, but set to dhol and cymbals. Get the steps wrong and the braid tangles, so the whole group learns to move as one.
Goff is a striking example of coordinated group folk dance, requiring exact timing between dancers to weave and then perfectly unweave the pattern of cords.
Performed at Shigmo and other village festivals, Goff dancers move in opposing directions around a central pole, their footwork creating braided patterns in the hanging cords that are then reversed to unweave them.
We're still verifying a practitioner for this experience — check back soon.
Morning
Basic weaving footwork with a partner
Afternoon
Full group braid pattern and the unweaving sequence
Difficulty
Moderate — requires coordination with a group
Age suitability
10 and up
The cords before weaving begins
Dancers mid-braid around the pole
The completed patternPhotographs from this experience will replace these panels once available.
What happens if someone misses a step?
The braid tangles — Prabhakar's team resets and talks through the timing before trying again.
Can solo travellers join?
Yes, you'll be folded into the existing troupe for the session.
“So satisfying watching the pattern actually form once we got the timing right.”
Wei L. · 5/5
“Fun, physical, and genuinely impressive when the whole braid comes together.”
Sofia R. · 5/5
Not a sight to see — a practice to enter.