Onam, Kerala’s most revered harvest festival, spans ten vibrant days culminating in Thiruvonam. Rooted in the myth of King Mahabali’s annual homecoming, the festival carries strong cultural, communal, and agrarian significance. It pulsates with rituals—from elaborate floral Pookalams and snake boat races to the sumptuous vegetarian Onam Sadya—bringing together people of all faiths, across generations and geographies.
History will be made in Leicester on Saturday, 23rd August 2025, as the city hosts the inaugural Ekvottachem Fest — a grassroots, community-powered celebration of Goan unity. Curated by global cultural champion Festakar Marius Fernandes, the event promises an evening of music, dance, storytelling, and tradition at John Bosco Hall, marking a vibrant chapter in the UK Goan diaspora’s cultural journey.
Leicester will make history on 23rd August 2025 with the first-ever Ekvottachem Fest, a vibrant celebration of Goan culture and community inclusion. Curated by renowned Festakar Marius Fernandes, this grassroots festival brings people together through music, food, dance, and dialogue — all in the spirit of ekvott (togetherness).
