Love Goa? Want to experience its rich cultural diversity? Then, be part of the ‘Rediscover Goa’ celebrations taking place from December 12 to 18, 2022.
The week-long celebrations are hosted by Airbnb in collaboration with the Goa Tourism Department.
During the week-long celebration, there will be over 20-plus specially curated unique Airbnb Experiences hosted by local experts highlighting the culture, rich heritage, musical traditions, culinary delicacies and thriving landscapes of Goa across the Northern and Southern districts of the state.
WHAT IS REDISCOVER GOA?
‘Rediscover Goa’ celebration aims to highlight how the state's inherited traditions and cultural legacy form the basis of Goan living even in this day and age.
The experiences will allow participants to engage with the vibrant local culture and explore the existing pockets of lesser-known aspects that make Goa unique.
As a part of ‘Rediscover Goa’, guests can savour the flavours of Goa's unique culinary delights through an authentic five-course meal with chef Anumitra of Edible Archives.
They can spend an evening enjoying music of two of the most iconic music genres of Portugal and Goa, Fado and Mando, with fadista Sonia Shirsat at Madragoa to dive deep into the Indo-Portuguese culture that has been nurtured for centuries.
For the outdoorsy person in you, choose to take a riverside e-cycling tour, go kayaking on the Sal backwaters or head for a Cliff to Coast Trail.
SHOWCASE GOA'S TREASURE TROVE
Speaking about ‘Rediscover Goa’, Minister for Tourism Rohan Khaunte said, “Goa is a treasure trove of hidden gems and we have been undertaking several initiatives for travellers from across the world to explore the hinterlands of the state.”
Such initiatives will bring financial independence to the women who are the majority stakeholders in the homestay business and provide benefits to remote communities, said Khante.
He added, “We look forward to working together to promote homestay and hinterland tourism in the state.”
BOOST UNIQUE AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
General Manager, Airbnb India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Amanpreet Bajaj said: “Goa is a highly sought-after tourism state, and is one of the key destinations for us at Airbnb. Being close partners of Goan communities, we are making conscious efforts to boost unique and immersive experiences in the state.”
Bajaj mentioned that travellers are seeking to connect with local communities. “Through Rediscover Goa, we aim to enable such experiences and help travellers discover cultural aspects that are truly reflective of Goa. We are committed to working closely with the local government to support micro-entrepreneurship and help travellers rediscover Goa in its true essence,” he added.
The experiences include:
Brewery tour and tasting with the Goa Brewing Company
Walking through the mansions of Goa
Sunset and starry sky trail
Guardian Spirits of Goa – an interactive film
Clay with us In a wheel throwing pottery class
Chef Avinash Martins' artisanal farm-to-table experience
Mario Miranda and Goa- a Sketchwalk
