Shigmo Festival, or Shigmotsav, is one of Goa's most vibrant Hindu celebrations. It blends the spirit of Holi and carnival into a grand spring festival. Held annually in March during the Phalguna ...

Goa Carnival is one of the ... Rooted in Portuguese tradition, the festival kicks off just before Lent and features floats, performers in elaborate costumes, and an all-round celebratory chaos ...

Some communities turn the festival ... Goa's version of Holi, Shigmo, blends colour play with folk performances, street parades, and larger-than-life floats. It's like a Holi-meets-Carnival ...

The Goa Carnival 2025 kicked off in style on Saturday with a float parade along the banks of the Mandovi River, marking the beginning of the four-day festival. The event was inaugurated in the ...

This vibrant three-day festival, which commenced on March 1, fosters the spirit of "Viva La Goa" in the sunshine state. Celebrated since the 18th century, the Carnival marks a time of revellery ...

The Goa Carnival in Panaji is the heart of this vibrant festival, drawing thousands of locals and tourists ... on drums and other percussion instruments while performers in vibrant costumes sway to ...

This year, like all the others, promises to bring together locals and visitors alike to celebrate the rich cultural traditions of Goa in a way only this coastal state can.The annual carnival festival ...

Here’s everything you need to know about this grand festival and why you should experience it firsthand. The Goa Carnival has been celebrated since the 16th century, introduced by the Portuguese ...

March 1: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will formally kick off the festival ... black costumes. The Goa Tourism Department has appealed to both tourists and locals to participate in the carnival ...

This carnival is a pre-Lenten festival and is a reflection of Goa’s 450-year-old Portuguese heritage ... Make sure you watch out for Assoltes, masked pranksters wearing flamboyant costumes. They ...

The Spring Festival has arrived in Marvel Rivals, bringing new costumes, rewards, and even a brand new game mode that will only be available for a limited time. Starting on Jan. 23, the Spring ...

The Goa Food & Cultural Festival 2025 is set to be an unforgettable experience, blending Goa’s culinary heritage with vibrant cultural performances and artistic displays. Organised by the ...