PANAJI: Maryann D’Souza remembers the times when, as a six- or seven-year-old, Carnival meant nightmares as Potekars roamed around her house on the island of Divar.
The word ‘Potekar’ in Konkani means shabby, but these guys were scary. They would come wearing masks, gothic clothes, and carry a sack on their back. The tinkle of anklet bells tied around their ankles or waist was enough to alert the children of the impending ‘danger’.
