The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa is set to organise the Raponkarcho Sea Food Festival 2025 from December 28 to 30 at the Main Parking Area, Arambol, celebrating the State’s rich fishing traditions, seafood cuisine, and vibrant cultural heritage.
The three-day festival will showcase traditional Goan seafood stalls, cultural programmes, and live musical performances, offering visitors an immersive festive experience rooted in local flavours and community participation. Entry to the festival will be free, with programmes scheduled daily from 6.00 pm onwards.
The inaugural ceremony will take place on December 28, 2025, at 5.30 pm in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, along with Hon’ble Minister for Tourism Rohan Ashok Khaunte, Hon’ble MLA, Saligao Constituency and Chairman, GTDC, Shri Kedar Naik; Hon’ble MLA, Mandrem Constituency and Chairman, Goa Housing Board, Shri Jit V. Arolkar; Chief Secretary Dr. V. Candavelou, IAS; Secretary (Tourism) Shri Sanjeev Ahuja, IAS; Director, Department of Tourism Shri Kedar Naik; and Managing Director, GTDC, Shri Kuldeep Arolkar.
Speaking ahead of the festival, Shri Rohan Ashok Khaunte stated that fishing has been an integral part of Goa’s traditional way of life for generations and continues to shape the State’s food culture and coastal communities. He said that the Raponkarcho Sea Food Festival provides an important platform to recognise this living tradition, celebrate the skills of the fishing community, and showcase authentic Goan seafood cuisine in a festive and community-oriented setting. He further added that such initiatives strengthen cultural tourism by connecting visitors with the traditions, livelihoods, and culinary practices that define Goa beyond conventional travel experiences.
Director of Tourism Shri Kedar Naik said that the festival has been curated to bring together traditional cuisine, music, and community engagement in a festive setting. He noted that Arambol provides an ideal venue for hosting such initiatives, reflecting the Department’s focus on encouraging community-led tourism experiences and showcasing Goa’s cultural diversity.
The opening evening on December 28 will feature a stellar musical line-up led by Lorna, one of Goa’s most iconic voices. The night will also include live performances by Purple Rain, Black Slade, and Afroz Sayyed, setting a vibrant tone for the festival.
On December 29, festival-goers can look forward to energetic performances by Gravity, Brainwash, 24K India, and Teri Miko, offering a diverse mix of contemporary music and live entertainment.
The festival will conclude on December 30 with performances by Forefront, The Imperial, Usman, and Sartek, bringing the Raponkarcho Sea Food Festival 2025 to a celebratory close.
Through initiatives such as the Raponkarcho Sea Food Festival, the Department of Tourism continues to promote Goa’s traditional cuisine, cultural expressions, and community participation, while enhancing the festive tourism experience during the year-end season.
