Goa Holidays, Holidays in Goa

Goa Holidays are fun and this part of India is especially a hot favorite among the tourists because of the distinct reminiscence of Portuguese culture that gets reflected in the Goan lifestyle.

Goa is one the smallest state of India on the western coast. The appeal of the place is in the long stretch of beach facing the Arabian Sea. Tourists might find Goa a little crowded especially during the winter months.

However, there are several other holiday occasions in Goa, during which the local people have great fun and even the people from the neighboring states join in to share the festive mood.

The Major Goa Festivals

Goa Carnival: It is celebrated during the Holidays of Easter. This is the festival of fun and frolic. Though it was originally Christian festival, it is now a celebrated by one and all in Goa irrespective of religion. It is now associated with music, dancing, parades, eating and colors. In the earlier days, it used be a rather wild festival, when all sorts of rubbish, eggs, dirty water and such other things were thrown at passersby. The festival marks, cleaning up of unnecessary household items before the Lenten fast.

St Francis Day: This is indeed a very special occasion, held on December 3rd every year. The date marks the death anniversary of St. Francis Xavier, the preacher of Christianity in India certain other part of Asia. The dead body of the holy man had not decomposed for centuries and this was the reason for the Church of Rome declaring him a saint. Until 1994, the dead body would be brought out for public viewing on the St. Francis Day. Of late, the body has shrunk and deteriorated significantly.

Christmas in Goa is of course an important festival of Goa. During the Christmas and New Year, Goa indulges in unlimited entertainment and beach side fun. Also, the weather is most comfortable during this time of the year. Other local Goa holidays and festivals include, Feast of Three Kings, Food and Cultural Festivals of Goa, Sao Joao Festival, Bonderam Festival, Shigmotsav, Ganesh Chaturthy and Diwali.

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