PANAJI: The Department of Tourism will soon hold the Heritage Festival in Saligao, a lively three-day event from 9 to 11 May 2025. The festival will celebrate Goa’s rich culture with traditional music, folk dances, fashion shows, and live performances, highlighting the state’s heritage and community spirit.
The festival will begin on Friday, 9 May, with an evening of Goan music, followed by the official opening and a felicitation ceremony. The Kanta Gaude Troupe will perform the Lamp Dance and Dekhni, a traditional folk dance. The evening will also feature a fashion show by Verma Dmello and end with a live performance by Sidhannath Buyao & Band.
On Saturday, 10 May, the celebrations will continue with more Goan music and folk dances by the Kanta Gaude Troupe, including Goff and Veerbhadra. The evening will feature a performance by RAGA – The Band, followed by another felicitation and a set by well-known Goan singer Sonia Sirsat & Band.
The final day, Sunday, 11 May, will again start with traditional music and performances by the Kanta Gaude Troupe, who will present Jagor and Corridinho, a folk dance with Portuguese influence. The festival will end with energetic shows by RASM Band and Black Sapphire Band.
