5 Upcoming Goa Festivals To Celebrate The Monsoon Magic

Goa in monsoon is all you need to heal your soul. The monsoon clouds gathering in clusters painting the canvas of the sky with its eccentric hues and shapes is the perfect treat for your eyes while relaxing on a beach. However, this is not the only reason to visit this state during the season.

Monsoon’s inception also marks the beginning of many vibrant festivals. From cultural festivals to religious celebrations, Goa hosts various events that nurture its traditions and make the state more lively. Check out some of the upcoming monsoon events in Goa.

Upcoming Goa Festivals In Monsoon

Sao Joao Festival

The Sao Joao Festival is one of the most awaited events this year. This day is celebrated with water festivities, where individuals jump into wells, rivers, and ponds. It is celebrated in Goa on June 24. The celebration incorporates colourful water floats and traditional Goan music with both local and foreign crowds.

Sangodd Festival

Sangodd Festival is the ultimate monsoon treat. This boat festival is celebrated by Goa’s fishing community on June 29, the feast days of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Canoes are linked with wooden planks making a platform on the water surface. The boats are ornamented with coconut palms, blooms, and colourful balloons. Fishermen dance and perform skits to entertain the audience.

Chikhal Kalo Festival

Organised in June, Goa’s mud festival, also known as Chikhal Kalo Festival, celebrates the onset of the monsoon. Originating from the Village of Marcel in Ponda, Goa (Goan Street Food), it takes place around the Devki Krishna Temple and is dedicated to Lord Krishna and his mother Devki.

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Touxeachem Festival

Touxeachem Festival is celebrated with devotees offering cucumbers to St Anne to show respect. This tradition began after the soaring production of cucumbers (Cucumber Drink) during monsoon. Cucumbers also mark the start of harvest season in Goa.

Bonderam Festival

The beautiful island of Divar celebrates the Bonderam Festival every monsoon. Held on the fourth Saturday of August every year, residents pan out parades portraying mock battles between rivals in the village. The festival attracts large local and international crowds and amplifies the Goan tradition and culture at its best.

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