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Fairs and Festivals in Goa..........................

 

Goa is the land of festivity where people irrespective of caste, creed and religion participate and celebrate every festival with great fun. Since Goa was ruled by several dynasties and especially the Portugese and the Mughal ,the people of Goa are secular having liberal views and respect different religious faiths.There are some festivals known all over the world as Goan Festival that showcases the carefree, fun loving spirit of the natives.

 

Goa Christian Festivals
Since Christians are the second largest population in Goa, all the major festivals of Christians are celebrated with fun and frolic. Christmas, Good Friday, St. Xavier's Feast, Feast of the Three Kings, Bonderam and the Margao Feast are hugely popular among people belonging to various caste and creed.

 

Goa Hindu Festivals
Since Hindus form the majority population in Goa, all the major Hindu festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm. Some of the prominent festivals are Chovoth, Diwali, Dusshera, Holi, Rakshabandhan (Rakhi), Rama Navmi and Krishna Janmashtami festivals.

 

Goa Muslim Festivals
Even though Goa does not have a large Muslim population but the two Muslim festivals that are celebrated with much joy and fervour are Id-ul-Fitr and Id-ul-Zuha.

 

Shigmo Festival
Shigmo festival or Shigmotsav as known in Goa is one of the most grandly celebrated festivals that takes place in march and lasts for almost a fortnight. It is noted for its large fairs, parades and colorful tableaux prepared by the people depicting mythological legends.

 

Feast of the Three Kings
This popular event is celebrated every year in the month of January during the holy Epiphany. This event is dedicated to the Three King of Magi who brought gifts for infant Jesus Christ. Hindus also particiape in the event and rejoice to their heart's content.

 

Goa Carnival
The Goa Carnival festival showcases the very essence of the spirit of Goan culture. It is the most eagerly awaited events of the year held in the month of February every year and lasts for three days. A legacy of the Portugese era, the Goa carnival is defined by floats, colossal parade, music, dance , dazzling costumes. In short, this yearly bash is a time for merry making, drinking and feasting.