Ramesh Tawadkar, the head of Adarsh Yuva Sangh and his passionate "Lokotsav" in his own native village Amone has every year simply become more mind-blowing culture festival brand of Goa, India and soon will become international focusing on the cultural and environmental values nurtured by tribal and forest dwelling community. If we were not one of the hundreds of thousands of visitors for Lokotsav 2024, I can say you have missed the world of India in a beautiful remote village. Yet, it is not too late to book your calendar for the silver jubilee Lokotsav 2025. Traveling from India or abroad, from north to the end, Goa seems tiring, but when you reach Amone, the oxygen level is extremely high with a high-voltage extravaganza, showcasing strong community bonds, tradition and heritage, sustainable living being involved in agriculture and farming, culinary diversity serving authentic local cuisine, art and craft, and cultural festivals through various activities such as colourful folklore artists from 12 states, an indigenous sports festival, a display of agricultural diversity and products, and handicrafts and herbal medicines, contributing to a unique and vibrant social fabric.
