Goa Tourism will organise the Coconut & Cashew Festival 2014 from May 21-25 at Campal Grounds in Panjim. To be organised for the first time, the Festival will focus on the role that coconuts and cashew nuts play in Goa, a release states. As part of this, the event will feature a wide range of activities like cookery shows, cocktail demos using Feni, music concerts and stalls featuring handicrafts and artifacts that are made using coconut shells and other byproducts, cashew stomping sessions, and display of coconut cashew products. The Festival will celebrate the agrarian tradition of Goa through cashews and coconuts, which are the state’s most important crops.
Workshops at the Festival will reflect the sense of imagination and adventure that Goans take pride in. Visitors can sign up for activities like ‘Climb a coconut tree’ workshop, bowling alley with coconuts, and boxing rings using coconuts that will clash against each other.
Feni, a local beverage made in Goa using coconut and/or cashew nut, will have a special focus during this Festival. This beverage has been conferred with the Geographical Indication (GI) status, which means that authentic Feni is only produced in Goa. There will be a demonstration of the Feni distillation process set up, which will allow visitors to get a peek into the making of this beverage. Guests will also be served Feni cocktails at the bar during the event. There will also be emphasis on showcasing Goan cuisine in its various forms. The Goan Culinary Club will conduct demos and workshops on different styles of cuisines available in the state like Saraswat, Portugese, Christian and Muslim.
Dilip Parulekar, Minister for Tourism, Woman & Child Development, Govt. of Goa, said, “Coconuts and cashew nuts are very important for every Goan. We want to showcase its multiple uses to the world. This Festival will also offer visitors a glimpse of the Goan culture. This is the first time that we are organising this event, and are expecting tourists in large numbers. We are optimistic that it will be a huge success and will turn into an annual event.”
Goa Tourism to launch Coconut & Cashew Festival this month
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