Diverse cultural events in Goa made 2024 a year to remember

Evelyn Siqueira

ENTERTAINMENT GALORE

From bike shows to rock concerts to projection mapping displays, Goa's cultural and entertainment scene saw several exciting events, drawing sell-out crowds in 2024. Some of these were …

Se Cathedral | Old Goa | Projection mapping | Exposition of SFX | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

SERENDIPITY ARTS FESTIVAL

The festival, one of South Asia’s largest inter-disciplinary arts events, took place in Goa this December, showcasing visual and performing arts, culinary arts, film, literature and more.

Goa | Panjim | Serendipity Arts Festival 2024 | Salim-Sulaiman | | Photo: Viresh Parsekar

INDIA BIKE WEEK

India Bike Week, a 2-day long celebration of all things bikes, drew over 25,000 biking enthusiasts to Vagator, North Goa, for this year’s edition.

IBW 2024 | Vagator| Goa| Hilltop | India Bike Week

EXPOSITION IN OLD GOA

Following the traditional 10-year gap, the highly anticipated decennial Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier began in November 2024.

Old Goa | Exposition of Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier | 2024 | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

IFFI

This year, 2024, marks 20 years since the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was held in Goa for the first time.

IFFI | Goa | Panjim | Photo: Arti Das

BRYAN ADAMS

Bryan Adams, the Canadian musician and one of the best-selling artists of all time, performed in Goa for the first time this year as part of his India tour.

Bryan Adams | Goa | Bambolim Athletic Stadium | Photo: Franky Gracias

FR ROB GALEA

In December, Malta-born Catholic priest and singer, Fr Rob Galea, was back in Goa for the second time in as many years.

Gospel music | Fr Rob Galea | Goa | Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium | Photo: Franky Gracias

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