The most awaited festival of colours, Holi 2023 is almost here. Goa is known for its splendid Holi parties which you just cannot miss. While you are here, make sure to join in the local celebrations called Shigmo as well. The festival also marks the arrival of spring and is known for its vibrant colours, music and dance. While it may not be an easy long weekend, it can certainly be turned into an extra-long one. Get your colours and clothes packing to this coastal state right away. If you are already here, make those plans already. Here is an ultimate guide to help you make the most of this festive event.
The Ultimate Guide To Celebrating Holi 2023 In Goa
Colorland Goa Holi Party 2023
For the 8th time, the Colorland Goa Holi Party 2023 is being organised in North Goa. Starting at 9.30 AM and only for adults, they have got pichkari tequila shots, rain dance, unlimited organic colours, VIP lounge, confetti and a beer garden featuring handpicked artists that perform music of various genres. They say, this is Goa’s only home-brewed festival perfectly aligned with everything Goa is all about.
Biggest Bollywood Beach Party in Goa
Another Holi party that is adults only is happening in Morjim starting right at noon on the day of Holi. DJs Rhea, Jawad and Rohit are playing the set. They have got drinks, music and a whole lot of colours waiting for you.
Mohe Rang De
This Morjim party is family friendly and starts at 10 AM. It is perfect to get those little ones occupied and have a fun filled and colourful day. Loaded with unlimited food and thandai, a great DJ, rain dance, dance troupes and organic colours, Mohe Rang De is where you have to be this Holi 2023. They have special mocktails for festival and food from pizzas to pav bhaji.
Holistic Holika
Organised in Arambol, this is surely a one of kind way to spend this festival. Combined with wellness and a 2 daylong event, 2pm onwards is put together with the Yogic community. They have 20 artists, Hatha and Kundalini Yoga, Nadabharma yoga, dynamic meditation, breathwork, cacao ceremony, sauna and ice bath. They have a vegan kitchen, kombucha bar and special salads along with the flea market and art fair. Will this by your Holi celebration style?
Color Forest Festival
If you are looking for a party very close to Maharashtra, here’s one in Keri. Starting at 10 AM, family friendly has eight hours of non-stop music. They have got live artists, DJ, organic colours, rain dance, beach concert, pocket-friendly bar, great food, special performances, special zones, attractions, security and games, and is all in all a promising event to spend the day at.
Shigmo
If experiencing something more local is your game, check out Shigmo, a spring festival that lasts 14 days. Apart from being celebrated in villages, you can witness the parades similar to carnival but more traditional in various cities on specific dates. The music is made with dhol, taasha and kasale; and dancing in rombat form is popular at this time.
