By Our Special Correspondent

Panaji (Goa) Goa Tourism department is all set to host the three-day long ‘The Spirit of Goa 2018’ festival, from April 6-8 at D B Bandodkar ground, Campal-Panaji.

The three day event will revolve around Goa’s  much loved Coconut and Cashew  in a variety of products, cuisine, beverages, handicrafts etc. showcasing the traditional aspects and the goodness associated with this produce. 

“The Spirit of Goa Festival 2018 will also have live demos on distilling of cashew and coconut juice into Goa’s much relished heritage brew Feni. Besides authentic Goan food,  coconut and cashew will also be the key ingredients in the cuisine and beverages prepared and served,” the press statement issued by the department reads.

 A variety of exciting programmes, entertainment, workshops and competitions will be scheduled and loads of prizes and surprises  are set to enthrall the audience.  

“The spirit of Goa Festival Entertainment has been planned to bring out the musical spirit carved out in the hearts of every Goan. From timeless Konkani & Portuguese classics to modern day English Latin styles with jazz and funk rhythms including Konkani pop. The festival line up boasts of well curated  large format ensembles with full brass sections never seen on stage before,” the department said.