The Goa Heritage Festival 2023 came to an end on a high note at Saligao. Hosted by the state’s Department of Tourism, the three-day event showcased Goa’s music, dance, cuisine, and traditions.
Films and a fancy dress competition for children aged 5 to 15, were some of the highlights of the third and final day with the evening also witnessing musical performance like Natyageet, Bhavgeet, and semi- classical songs sung in Marathi and Konkani, through an orchestra performed by Perfect Square. The musical presentations were accompanied by two bands, Shine On and Klix.
Throughout the festival, visitors had the opportunity to experience Goa’s unique cultural offerings, from traditional music and dance performances to cooking competition and handicraft shops.
One of the highlights of the festival was the food and drink offerings, with local chefs and vendors serving up a mouth-watering array of traditional Goan dishes, from spicy vindaloo, and crab xec xec to sweet bebinca and shirvoyo. It was a chance for people to know more of a variety of locally-produced wines and spirits, including Goan heritage drink – feni, urrak, stated a press release.
