International

First-Ever Ekvottachem Fest Unites Leicester’s Goans in a Celebration of Culture and Community


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.