Festivals of Goa

 

Goa is a colourful palette of awesome  parties, Indian and Portuguese cultures, glorious churches, seafood, busy beaches, upbeat nightlife and yoga retreats.This pint-sized Goa is much more awesome than these treasure troves of joy because of its mind-boggling fairs and festivals.Goan life is incomplete without dancing, singing, and merrymaking. Festival tourism in Goa is really an essential part of Goan experience. From far, Goa looks like India’s most relaxed state, but fairs and festivals of Goa will show the mind-boggling and soul-soothing chaos of fun. The fairs and festivals give you yet another reason to visit this stunning coastal state.Tourists from all over the world come to Goa to blend in trance of colourful festivities that are celebrated here throughout the year.If you want to experience a different side of Goa which is energetic, where you don’t have to just relax and chill in peace, where you can dance and sing as much as you can, then festivals of Goa are waiting for you to delight your soul. There is really a huge list of fairs and festivals of Goa, but here for you is the list of only the most popular fairs and festivals of Goa to enjoy.

Some of the famous festivals of Goa are:

1.Goa Carnival-This is the most famous festival and is being celebrated since the 18th century.The carnival has colorful parades and enactment of mythologies. It's vibrant colors in the costumes, dances, and flags make it the most happening fest of Goa.

2.Sao Joao Festival-The Feast of St. John, the Baptist is celebrated on 24th June every year as thanksgiving for the arrival of monsoons.Sao Joao is a joyous festival celebrated by the Catholics in North Goa.

3.St.Francis Xavier Feast-The Feast of St.Francis Xavier is celebrated annually on December 3rd in Goa to honour the memory of St.Francis Xavier.The atmosphere of Goa during the festival is truly dynamic, as thousands of people come together to pay their respects to the saint and enjoy the festivities.

4.Bonderam-This is the most happening festival celebrated on a grand scale on the island of Divar. there is a fancy-dress competition which is followed by the traditional float parade. This is followed by a live band performance by the famous music bands of Goa.

5.Goa Arts And Literary Festival-The event is organized by ICG in association with the Goa Writers' Group, with support from the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa.

6.Goa Sunburn FestivaMany enthusiasts across the globe throng Goa during this festival and have the time of their lives. The festival offers music, entertainment, food and shopping.

7.Grape Escapade-The Grape Escapade is a unique festival in Goa offering an experience a blend of fine wine, lifestyle, haute cuisine and entertainment over 4 days in January Every year.There is wine tasting, entertainment acts, fashion shows and a beauty contest that are central features of the festival.