Malar Bonderam 2026 will bring Goa’s 450-year-old festival tradition to life on August 15 with a 12-hour celebration featuring heritage walks, traditional performances, Goan cuisine, workshops, the grand Bonderam float parade and live music.
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Inclusive and Accessible Mogachem Fest Celebrates Festakar Marius Fernandes Day in Caranzalem
The Inclusive and Accessible Mogachem Fest celebrating Festakar Marius Fernandes Day brought together Goa’s vibrant traditions, music, food, craftsmanship and inclusive community participation at Tia Maria’s Village Bistro in Caranzalem.
Restaurants at the Heart of Goa’s Tourism Push, Says Minister at NRAI Summit 2025
Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte highlighted Goa’s culinary sector as the “economic backbone” of the state’s regenerative tourism vision, speaking at the inaugural NRAI Indian Restaurant Summit 2025. The three-day event showcases Goa’s emergence as a serious global food destination beyond beaches and nightlife.
Chef Valerian: Serving Goa on a Plate – A Culinary Tale from Siolim to the World
Chef Valerian, known as Vali, is a proud Goan culinary artist whose 18-year journey from a family kitchen in Siolim to international cruise ships and star hotels reflects his deep-rooted passion for food, heritage, and innovation. He fuses tradition with global influences while staying true to his Goan roots—one delicious dish at a time.
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.