Panaji, March 23 -- Goa is celebrating its vibrant Shigmo Festival, a two-week cultural extravaganza that began on March 15 and runs until March 29. This annual festival marks the arrival of spring in the Konkan region and is filled with colorful parades, folk dances, and other cultural performances that showcase the rich traditions of the state.

Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte emphasized the importance of the festival as part of Goa's heritage. "We have two festivities in Goa which are spoken legacy-wise. One is Carnival, and one is Shigmo. Carnival has just been over, which was celebrated in a big fun and fervour. Now we are celebrating Shigmo, which goes on for 15 days, celebrated in almost 18 different constituencies... Shigmotsav...