When Goa Cashew Fest 2025 delivered the crunch and the craze

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Thousands turned up for the recently held Goa Cashew Fest 2025. From cashew delights and the bold flavours of local urrak and feni to premium local food stalls, the festival overflowed with true Goan spirit.

PICTURE-PERFECT

At the heart of the festival stood a stunning installation by @aaniekgoa, Goa’s iconic feni brand. The artful structure captured the mood and magic of the event.

WORTH THE CRUNCH

Those who came without expectations, savoured hot, fresh, and crunchy cashew nuts for just Rs 100 a cup.

FROM SEA TO PLATE

Can you imagine a Goan festival without the mouth-watering local fish and seafood? Of course not! The fest had it all covered.

CAUGHT UNAWARES

A sudden downpour tried to play spoilsport, with attendees taking shelter under canopies, upturned chairs (see inset pic) and plastic sheets. However, the festival spirit powered through.

FINDING THEIR JOY

The downpour and the chaos that followed did not deter children from finding their joy in making paper boats and venturing into a world of their imagination, away from the crowd.

MORE THAN CASHEWS

It was more than just an ordinary meet over cashews. The vibe was so inviting that even after the disruptions caused by a heavy downpour, the number of attendees kept growing.

LAUGHTER'S IN THE AIR

The crowd was ecstatic to see Goa’s beloved stand-up comedian, Goan Vhani, on stage. Her cheeky line in Konkani, urrak pivan varear vasap na (after drinking urrak, no wandering in the open) had the audience in splits.

UNLIMITED ENTERTAINMENT

While Goan Vhani lit up the crowd with raw, local charm and relatable wit, Neeti Mohan (on stage, but not seen) brought the glamour of Bollywood with her rich vocals and electrifying stage presence.

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