Reasons why you’ll want to visit a feast in Goa

Evelyn Siqueira

MAY IN GOA

In Goa, the month of May brings not just summer berries and sweltering heat, but also feasts, celebrated across the State almost every day. And, there are so many things to love about a feast…

Goa | Local Fruits | Kantam | Saligao | North Goa | May | summer | berries

FESTIVE MUSIC

Traditionally, no feast in Goa would start without the vibrant sounds of alvorada, a brass band playing music at dawn on the big day, setting a festive tone for the day’s celebrations.

Goa | feast | tradition | May | Panjim Church | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

DRESSED TO KILL

If you enjoy dressing up in all your finery, a feast is a wonderful excuse to dress to the nines.

Goa | feast | tradition | May | church | devotees | Photo: KD

HISTORY LESSONS

As you celebrate a church feast, why not take the opportunity to learn a bit of history or trivia about the church.

Goa | feast | tradition | May | church | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

OBSERVE CUSTOMS

Check out festive traditions such as a procession, usually held during the feast mass. It begins at the church, follows a designated route, and then returns to the church.

Goa | feast | tradition | procession | Photo: Franky Gracias

FABULOUS FAIRS

Shop or just browse around the fair, where you’ll find all kinds of things, from local delicacies to upholstery to souvenirs.

Goa | feast | tradition | May | fair | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

QUINTESSENTIAL SWEETS

Freshly made, delicious, traditional festive sweets, called khajem (kaddio boddio), can only be found at a fair in Goa. So, pick some up for your family and friends back home.

Goa | feast | tradition | May | khajem | kaddio boddio | fair | Photo: Kimberly Colaco

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