Spirit of Goa Festival: A Three-Day Extravaganza of Music, Dance, and Delicacies Concludes in Colva
The recent ‘Spirit of Goa Festival, organized by the Tourism Department after a decade, culminated with great pomp and show in the South-Goa region at Colva. This three-day event witnessed a massive audience turnout who enjoyed the extravaganza of music, dance, and authentic Goan delicacies.
Inauguration Ceremony at Colva Beach
The event started with a grand inauguration ceremony on Friday at Colva Beach, where visitors got to experience a diverse range of products, cuisines, beverages, and handicrafts. The event was graced by the presence of esteemed dignitaries like Shri Shripad Naik, Minister of State Tourism and Ports, and Shri Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism Goa.
Local Delicacies and Cuisines
Goa is renowned for its delicious local delicacies and cuisines from different parts of India. The festival featured a total of 44 stalls, tantalizing visitors with mouth-watering local delicacies, cuisines, and beverages.
Musical Performances and Comedy Shows
Renowned Goan artist Lorna Cordeiro enchanted the audience with her melodious Konkani songs, followed by captivating performances by popular bands like New World (Trio Band) Life, Ambe & Ben Evangelist, Pure Magic, Black In White, Altitude, Uncut Diamonds (The Music Academy), Saidutt Kamat, Mercury, 24K, Raagas2Riches, and Crimson Tide. The comedy duo of Ambe & Ben Evangelist added fun and laughter to the evening.
King Momo, a popular Goan figure, surprised the audience with his entertaining performance on the second day, while the third day included a workshop for ‘Feni distillation’ for the public, self-help groups’ stalls, cuisines, and Feni testing stalls.
Positive Response and Future Plans
The festival adhered to all government protocols, and the three-day event witnessed a massive footfall, including locals and tourists. The overwhelming response from the audience, demanding an extension of the music festival, was a testament to the resounding success of the Spirit of Goa festival.
Speaking about the event, Shri Rohan Khaunte, Minister of Tourism, IT & EC and Printing & Stationery Goa, stated that they were delighted to bring back the festival to Colva after a decade, following demands from Saxtti MLAs, including Venzy Viegas, Aleixo Sequeira, Digambar Kamat, and Reginaldo Lourenco. He also mentioned that this was just the beginning, and many more festivals could be expected in Saxtti and the southern regions in the future.
More about the Spirit of Goa Festival
The Spirit of Goa celebration is a customary occasion that takes place annually in the sunny state of Goa, situated on the western coastline of India. The celebration exhibits the lively and diversified culture of the locality and captivates both locals and tourists alike. The celebration is renowned for its energetic ambience, vibrant music, and delectable cuisine.
The celebration provides a dais for indigenous artists and musicians to flaunt their skills to a wider audience. From customary Konkani music to contemporary Western-inspired melodies, the celebration presents a varied assortment of musical recitals. Furthermore, visitors can relish a variety of Goan delicacies, encompassing seafood, traditional sweets, and zesty curries.
Alongside music and gastronomy, the celebration also encompasses a range of activities for visitors of all ages. These activities comprise workshops on local handicrafts, dance recitals, and cultural exhibitions. The celebration also extends an opportunity for visitors to engage with locals and learn about the rich chronicles and patrimony of the locality.
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