Goa is the party capital of India because everyone comes here to celebrate life. For this reason, the New Year celebration in Goa is called the biggest celebration of the New Year in the country. Come December people start flocking to Goa. Also, party places like beaches, nightclubs, resorts, bars, and pubs start preparations for the grand celebration of the New Year.
Beaches are the most beautiful places in the world, and Goa is a tropical paradise in India. Also, it has developed a party culture over the years. There have come party clubs, pubs, bars, and casinos that promise unlimited and uncut entertainment. Also, there are cruises to party while floating on the water.
Here’re some genuine reasons to celebrate the New Year in Goa.
It won’t be an exaggeration to say that beaches, especially Baga, Calangute, Anjuna, and Palolem see the maximum action on New Year’s Eve. The silvery sand turns colorful in neon light. Also, bonfires add rich red colors to beaches. Beach shacks work overnight to serve food and drinks to the partying crowd. The best party in Goa for New Year comes to an end after a grand fireworks show at midnight. People say Happy New Year to each other and retire to their accommodations.
The New Year is the time to party. It is the time when everyone is in party mode. Also, cool Goa weather makes December more suitable for outdoor parties. For this reason, Goa hosts a series of festivals coinciding with the New Year parties. Sunburn Festival needs no introduction. EDM and VH1 Supersonic are also popular music festivals. These festivals offer multi-day experiences to the New Year revelers. Local artists and international DJs entertain the audiences at the biggest music festivals in the country. Also, people enjoy food, drinks, and shopping at festivals.
Clubs in Goa always try to outweigh others in party ideas. Tito’s Nightclub is always at the forefront of New Year celebrations. Club Cabana is popular for its musical nights. Club LPK has become a hub for trance parties. These clubs offer a mix of food, drinks, music, and games. Floating casinos along the Mandovi River provide a more glamorous way to welcome the New Year. Deltin Royale, Casino Pride, Big Daddy Casino, and Casino Paradise are the leading names in offshore casinos.
The streets of major towns, especially Panaji and Margao come alive for New Year festivities. Revelers parade the streets in ethnic dresses and sing traditional songs. Also, streets are lined with food carts and shops selling designer dresses and handicraft items. These are open parades where everyone is invited. Anyone can join a parade to enjoy New Year festivities in traditional Goan style. Also, people come out of their homes in large numbers to give good wishes to the parading public.
Families coming to Goa for New Year celebrations look for Goa villas for rent to celebrate the New Year more intimately. They decorate their rental villas with colors and flowers and party with friends and family. The demand for beachfront villas increases during the New Year season because everyone wants to stay as close to the beaches as possible. Beach shacks also host New Year parties with live music, bonfires, seafood feasts, and drinks.
The fireworks display is the biggest highlight of the New Year celebration. Also, everyone, including beaches, clubs, casinos, and rental villas, has fireworks. On beaches Baga, Candolim, and Calangute host the biggest fireworks show. Clubs, including Tito’s Nightclub, display colourful fireworks for their guests. Families staying in rental villas enjoy fireworks outside their homes. Hotels and resorts also host fireworks for their customers. Suddenly, the entire sky of the coastal state lit up with fireworks at midnight. Also, people can be seen sharing best wishes and gifts under the lighted sky.
Goan churches organize Midnight Mass on New Year’s Eve. It is a tradition that locals follow as the best New Year celebration in Goa. The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Sé Cathedral in Old Goa sees the largest gathering of both locals and tourists. People gather at churches to offer their prayers and thank god for everything. It is an annual program for which people wait for the entire year. If you also want to welcome the New Year in a spiritual environment, you can also join a Midnight Mass at a local church.
New Year celebrations also include cultural performances by traditional artists. Stages are set at public places and folk artists are invited to perform before thrilling crowds. People from distant places come to see Kunbi dance, Dekhni, and Fugdi are other shows. Also, these cultural programs offer traditional food and drinks. These cultural programs provide an alternative to loud parties, DJs, and live music. The traditional Goan dances involve slow music and dancing. It is a thing to be seen instead of joining the artists on stage.
In Goa, people prefer spending New Year’s Eve with their family and friends. They host gourmet dinners for their loved ones and enjoy the gathering. Also, it is an opportunity to prepare and savour traditional Goan food and drinks. If you have local friends or you know a local family, you can join them in New Year festivities. You can also enjoy the New Year at your rental villa instead of going to clubs in Goa. In this way, you can experience New Year celebrations like locals.
New Year celebrations start on the first day of December and continue till the first week of the New Year. You can join the party anytime. If you want to enjoy the New Year celebrations like locals, you should rent a villa. A 3BHK villa in Goa is sufficient for a small family of six people. Also, you can rent an oceanfront villa to maximize your enjoyment.
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