Spirit of Goa Festival 2023 was held in Colva this year and drew enormous crowds. The three-day event was inaugurated by Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Tourism, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, in the presence of Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, IT & EC and Printing & Stationery, Goa, Shri. Rohan Khaunte, and other dignitaries,
 
The festival laid special emphasis on the much-loved cashew, with multiple stalls displaying local Urrak and feni-infused beverages, along with authentic Goan foods. The Spirit of Goa festival featured Goa’s top music bands, and a variety of Goan artists, including the renowned ‘Voice of Goa’, Lorna. The event was a huge success, with a great attendance over all three days.