Goa, Jan. 21 -- Elsa Angel Rose

Lokotsav, the national folk festival, began yesterday at Darya Sangam, Kala Academy, Panaji, drawing a massive crowd on its very first evening. Organised by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, in collaboration with the West Zone Cultural Centre (WZCC), Udaipur, the festival will continue until January 29. Visitors thronged the venue as evening approached, with handicrafts, clothing, accessories, and decorative items witnessing strong demand, setting a promising and energetic tone for the days ahead. The festival features an extensive handicrafts and handloom marketplace with nearly 550 stalls, bringing together Goan craftsmanship alongside artisanal works from different parts of the coun...