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Goa:
Christian Fairs & Festivals
January
6: Feast of the Three Kings at Reis Magos, Cuelim (Cansaulim) and
Chandor.
February 2: Feast of Our Lady of
Candelaria at Pomburpa.
5th Monday in Lent: Procession
of All Saints of the Franciscan Third Order (only other besides Rome) at
Goa Velha.
1st Sunday after Easter: Feast of Jesus
Nazareth at Siridao.
16 days after Easter: Feast of
Our Lady of Miracles at Mapusa.
21st August: Festival
of Novidades-offering of first sheaves of rice crop to the Head of State.
Monday of 12th to 18th October: Fama de Menino
Jesus at Colva.
3rd Wednesday of November: Feast of
Our Lady of Rosary at Navelim. This occasion draws thousands of faithful
to Goa to participate in the religious event.
3rd December:
Feast of St. Fiancis Xavier, Patron saint of Goans at Old Goa.
8th
December: Feast of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception at Panaji
and Margtio.
25th December: Christmas, all over Goa
with the customary Midnight Mass on gatherings and special Christmas Eve
and with prayers gathering and special Christmas festivals. A Goan will
leave his front door open during the festival as a gestures of generosity
toward all who may visit his home.
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