Goa to host `Spirit of Goa Festival 2025` from May 2 to 4

Amid the ongoing to summer vacations and season, the department of tourism for Goa has announced the `Spirit of Goa Festival 2025`, which is set to take place from May 2 to 4 at the SAG Football Ground in Colva. 

The three-day festival will celebrate Goa’s rich heritage, distinctive culinary traditions, and the inimitable charm of its homegrown spirits.

This vibrant celebration will spotlight Goa’s signature feni along with an exciting range of artisanal spirits crafted from coconut, barley, cereals, and botanicals. From traditional brews to modern interpretations, festival goers will get the opportunity to experience tastings and expert-led mixology sessions that capture the essence of the region’s evolving spirit culture.

The local drinks will be complemented with delicious dishes from the Goan cuisine. This will feature beloved savoury dishes such as vindaloo, as well as seafood delicacies, along with bebinca, sannas, and a variety of Konkan fare. 

With an aim to highlight the age-old recipes, they will be made using fresh local ingredients and time-honoured techniques, offer a culinary journey into the heart of coastal Goa.

Beyond food and drink, the festival promises an electric atmosphere with a world-class entertainment lineup. Attendees can look forward to exhilarating performances by some of Goa’s finest music artists and cultural troupes, all set against a digitally immersive backdrop. 

The festival is open to all, especially for those planning to visit Goa this May, as they get an opportunity to not only discover but also revel in the true spirit of Goa.