Amongst various traditional songs popular in Goa, Mando is the one that attracts people of all communities. It is a love song, sung by Goan Catholics, accompanied by Ghumat and the romantic strings of violin.

The Mando is classical in nature and has attained a distinctive sophistication and class over the ages. The most impressive part of the song is that it moves in a slow, melodious rhythm with dignity and grace. The dance steps make an inescapable showground of magnetism, that enchants every tourist till the show ends. The lyric goes around interesting tales of yore, of kings and their men and of course, many romantic tales popular there.

Although Mando cannot strictly be classified as traditional folk song, it has been established in Goa for many a year. The Mando is very popular among the Christian community here. The Mando singers are most often invited on special occasions like wedding or some grand celebrations. There, the singer would compose special Mandos in honour of the couple.

This form of music is also been played in restaurants and music concerts organised at parties. The Mando song sets the mood and attracts thousands of tourists from all over the globe.