Food and Cultural Festival

The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa organizes a grand Food and Cultural Festival to showcase Goa’s rich legacy and unique customs and traditions which have added colour and variety to the food habits and lifestyle of Goans. This festival celebrates authentic Goan cuisine along with performances on the state’s vibrant folklore and heritage. The event includes over 52 stalls with variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies and brings together eminent caterers along with locals serving mouth-watering delicacies and traditional Goan dishes with live music and entertainment for visitors over three days. Cultural programmes are also organised with live performances by famous bands like Crimson Tide, Indus Creed, etc. who have performed in the past at this event. Apart from the above a grand display of fireworks is also one of the major attractions for the tourists and locals at this event. The event also enhances Goa’s image as on of the most preferred tourist destinations with its reputation of offering excellent cuisine against a rich cultural backdrop. Department of Tourism, Government of Goa promotes this event at all Domestic and International Travel Marts to invite visitors to Goa from all over the world. The promotion of the events happens via official website, social media handles and print media.