The age old tradition of celebrating the Harvest festival in Goa

harvest

Celebrating the Harvest festival in Goa is a tradition that has been around for years. Two villages in Goa are famous for their celebrations; Raia in South Goa and Taleigão in North Goa. The feast is celebrated on the 5th of August with great excitement. The Harvest festival is centuries old One cannot begin to […]

Konsachem Fest to be celebrated in Taleigão today

Konsachem fest

The tradition of celebrating the harvest popularly known as ‘Konsachem fest’ goes back almost 500 years. Each year, farmers from various villages of Goa give thanks to God for a good harvest and simultaneously pray for a good harvest the next year. The first village to celebrate the harvest feast is Raia on August 5, followed by the […]