Goa is famous for its parties and fun. Its pristine beaches, cultural heritage, and nonstop parties attract tons of local and international visitors together. But Goa is more than just beach fun and rich history and traditions. It is also an amazing land of festivals. Many of these festivals involve different religious events, while others are just for celebration.
Goa has a variety of festivals. You can have a spiritual moment, jump in the water with wildflower crowns, or paint yourself with bright colors. Do you want to experience the traditions of Goa at these amazing festivals?
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Let’s explore some of the best festivals in Goa, which you should mark on your calendar.
Top local
festivals in Goa
Organizing festivals in Goa is nothing new, and when the festival comes near, everyone is ready to be a part of it. Let’s check out the list of the best festivals in Goa:
1.
Christmas and New Year:
Visit Goa during Christmas and New Year to have fun. The streets are filled with bright lights, houses are lit up, and the churches are decorated. Everyone is excited to celebrate Christmas, which includes a midnight church service, which is a special experience.
You will see locals and visitors having fun together on Christmas Eve. Additionally, when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, Goa’s beaches, especially Baga Beach and Anjuna Beach, are full of amazing fireworks. These beach parties in Goa are very popular. So, get ready to party until morning with sand under your feet.
2. Goa
Carnival:
If you want to experience the local culture and traditions of the people of Goa, then you should not miss the Goa Carnival, which is one of the most celebrated festivals in Goa. This festival will be a great mix of authentic Goan cuisine, drinks, dance, and never-ending fun.
The festival will be celebrated with people dressed in colorful clothes parading around. The entire state will be full of festivities day and night, where you will find people partying in every corner of Goa.
3. Sao
Joao Festival
Get ready for a real cultural celebration. The feast of St. John the Baptist, known as Sao Joao, is a fun event. You will see people wearing crowns made of flowers and leaves. There you will enjoy dancing, delicious Goan food, and traditional music.
Watch young Goan men dressed in colorful clothes jump into wells, ponds, and rivers to collect fruits and gifts thrown by villagers and onlookers. This is a joyous festival that welcomes the beginning of the rainy season.
4. St.
Francis Xavier Feast
It is one of the most important religious festivals in Goa. Pilgrims and people from all over the world gather at the Basilica of Bom Jesus to pay their respects to the saint. It is an intensely spiritual celebration in honor of the demise of St. Francis Xavier. His remains are kept at the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, where crowds of people gather around the church throughout the day.
5. Shigmo
Festival
This pure Goan festival is celebrated in March every year. The streets and people fill up with noise and festive fun when the Shigmo festival begins. The focus of this spring festival is on music, singing, and dancing.
This festival is another form of Holi, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Hindu population of Goa. Also welcomes the spring season, and many parts of Goa are decorated with flowers and lights to honor the new season.
Conclusion
Besides being the party capital of India, Goa has a lot of festivals celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm. In every month of the year, there will be at least one or more festivals to welcome your arrival. So, mark your calendar with these listed famous festivals in Goa when planning your trip.
Additionally, if you want to enjoy these festive celebrations with a party atmosphere, we recommend you plan a stay in North Goa. Are you on a budget? No problem, you can plan your stay at Anjoned Hostel & Cafe, which is the best hostel near Anjuna Beach, North Goa, and offers exceptional hospitality services at very reasonable rates.
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