MARGAO
Colva beach will finally play host to the three-day Spirit of Goa festival from April 14-16.
Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas along with Colva sarpanch Suzie Fernandes and panchas had discussions with Tourism officials on how to go about hosting the festival at the iconic beach. The Spirit of Goa festival will showcase the seasonal crop Cashew and the distillation of feni.
The Benaulim MLA was quick to announce that Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte was kind enough in giving the Spirit of Goa festival to the world-famous tourist destination.
Venzy said this is the first time after over a decade that Colva will play host to a mega festival.
“Today, I along with Colva sarpanch and panchas had discussions on how to go about organising the festival at Colva. We have decided to take the local panchayat into confidence in the organisation of the festival in a transparent manner,” he said.
He said the festival will help the locals to showcase their talent in the production of cashew and coconut feni at the festival. Saying the Spirit of Goa is a one of its kind festival to be held at Colva, Venzy has invited the people of Colva, Salcete and Goa to attend the festival. “I had taken the initiative with the government to hold a festival down south during the Monsoon session of the Assembly. Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte is kind enough to make the festival happen in South Goa by accommodating my request,” Venzy said adding that the Spirit of Goa Festival will be a big achievement in South Goa.
