Beautiful Amone, Poinguinim - Goa, has made a mark for local visitors, Indian and global tourists to remember until another similar festival is showcased at such a high scale. Hats off to Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly, Ramesh Tawadkar who being the President of Adarsh Yuva Sangh and his esteemed team have put together a mind blowing festival "Lokotsav", exhibiting folk crafts, artisans, music, dance, sports, colourful exhibition of art, antiques, herbal medicines, local produce and marvel of products. The artists were not only from Goa but from different states across India to exhibit their art and culture. Thousands of visitors drove to Amone where all were welcomed with drum beats and blowing of musical instruments, patriotic singing, fancy dress, folk dance, screening of short films, etc. Different stages were set to accommodate 200 to 1,000 seatings, where variety of back-to-back programmes including cultural performances kept the visitors upbeat as it was a fingerprint of our humanity. School students to various groups artists were given opportunities to show their work, help educate people about art, society, history and other cultures.
