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Events in Goa

Manoj Bajpayee to Join NoMoZo 7.0 as Porvorim Gears Up for Its People-Centric Street Festival

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

Porvorim Rising is set to bring the community together once again with the seventh edition of NoMoZo, scheduled for January 11, 2026. Designed as a people-centric street festival, NoMoZo 7.0 celebrates shared public spaces by blending fitness, culture, creativity, and community engagement. Adding to the excitement this year, renowned actor Manoj Bajpayee will be joining residents at the festival.

NoMoZo encourages citizens of all ages to step out of their homes, connect with their neighbourhoods, and engage with public spaces in meaningful and inclusive ways. Families, youth, artists, innovators, and local community groups are expected to participate in a day-long programme that focuses on movement, learning, creativity, and cultural expression.

Speaking ahead of the event, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, IT, E&C, and Printing & Stationery, Government of Goa, reflected on the origins of the initiative. He shared that NoMoZo was inspired by childhood memories of streets as places to play, meet friends, and build neighbourhood connections. According to him, the festival recreates that sense of togetherness by encouraging people of all ages to interact, engage, and rediscover the joy of community life through people-first public spaces.

Expressing his excitement about participating, Manoj Bajpayee said that what draws him to NoMoZo is the simplicity with which it brings people together, adding that he is looking forward to being part of the celebration.

NoMoZo 7.0 will feature a wide range of interactive zones, including Kids, Art, Heritage, Astronomy, Fitness, Martial Arts, Boxing, Health, Youth, IT & Science, Performance & Dance, Influencer, and Karaoke zones. Free stalls will also be provided to local vendors and artisans, reinforcing the festival’s emphasis on inclusivity and community participation.

With growing public involvement year after year, NoMoZo continues to strengthen Porvorim’s community spirit by transforming everyday streets into vibrant spaces of connection, creativity, and collective celebration.

Events in Goa

Porvorim Rising to Host NoMoZo 7.0 on January 11, 2026

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

Porvorim Rising has announced the seventh edition of NoMoZo, scheduled to take place on January 11, 2026, once again transforming Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg into a vibrant, people-centric public space. Over the years, NoMoZo has grown into one of Goa’s most anticipated community-driven festivals, bringing together residents, artists, innovators, families, and local businesses in a celebration of fitness, culture, heritage, innovation, and togetherness.

Despite ongoing development activities in Porvorim, the organisers have ensured that the scale, accessibility, and spirit of NoMoZo remain unchanged. Speaking on the occasion, Goa’s Minister for Tourism, IT, E&C, and Printing and Stationery, Rohan Khaunte, highlighted NoMoZo’s evolution as a people’s festival that encourages inclusive public spaces, community bonding, and healthy lifestyles, while promising an even more engaging experience in its seventh edition.

This year’s NoMoZo will feature an extensive range of interactive zones including Kids, Art, Astronomy, Heritage, Performance and Dance, Martial Arts, Health, Youth, IT and Science, Fitness, Boxing, Influencer, and a newly introduced Karaoke Zone aimed at encouraging participation and self-expression. Organisers emphasised innovation, learning, and community engagement as core pillars of the event, with each zone designed to offer something new and interactive for attendees of all ages.

Remaining true to its community-first ethos, NoMoZo 7.0 will continue to support local artisans, creators, and vendors by providing free stalls, while the Heritage Zone will showcase Goa’s cultural roots through folk performances, indigenous art, crafts, and handmade products. The IT and Science Zone will once again spotlight Goan innovation with live demonstrations such as drone technology and 3D printing. With sports, live boxing, health initiatives, cultural showcases, technology exhibits, and entertainment packed into a single day, NoMoZo 7.0 promises to be a vibrant celebration of community spirit and collective creativity in Porvorim.