Festivals in Goa

Fairs and festivals in Goa are really a refreshing experience for the town dwellers as well as the visitors to the enchanting beach town. Various festivals and events in Goa are celebrated with all the pomp and show. The long list of the most popular fairs and festivals include monsoon festivals Goa and new year celebrations in Goa and the festivals  of three kings feast.

• Christmas : Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. People make it a point to go and attend the mass at midnight and after this, they decorate their homes with Christmas tree, cribs, stars as well as amazing lighting. People also eat sweet and give gifts  to their family members and friends.
• Shigmo : This festivals is celebrated during springtime and the celebrations extend to five days. People also call this festival as Shigmotsav and all its festivals come along with the festivals of holi. During this festivals , honor is paid to various warriors to return to their homes after defeating the invaders. At this time, people play with colours. People hold umbrellas as well as small sticks and enjoy dancing.
• Sao Joao Festival : This is a festival that is celebrated with much cheer on 24th of June every year since during this day the catholic community pays honor to St. John the Baptist. The festivities involve a number of folk dances that are referred as Sangodds .The people of the village, mainly the young people make it a point to wear leaves and fruit laden crowns. People also present fruits to their in laws as well as friends.
• Diwali :  Diwali is a also a significant festival of Goa. On this day, it is believed that lord Krishna killed the demon named as Narkasur ruling in Goa, through his sudarshan chakra, Therefore, the festival is celebrated with ythe burning of the effigies of Narkasur that is mainly done at down. Hindus make it a point to light up their houses and to wear new clothes.
• Ganesh Chaturthi : This festivals is related to lord Ganesh and his birth. People embellish and clean their homes as well as the places where they worship the lord. Amazign idols of the lord are made by the people of the villages and also, this is a time when people get together, share gifts, have fun and enjoy to the fullest.