Celebrating cashews with 'Cajuchem Fest' at Pilerne's Heritage Market

Venita Gomes

The Pilerne Thursday Heritage Market recently hosted the 'Cajuchem Fest', which was held at the St John the Baptist Church grounds, in Pilerne, North Goa.

Cajuem Fest|Cashew in Goa| Cashew fest in Goa| Pilerne Thursday Heritage Market | Goa | Photo: Pilerne Thursday Heritage Market / Facebook

Considering that the cashew was the focus of the event, delicious cashews and a range of products made from cashews were seen at the fest.

Cajuem Fest|Cashew in Goa| Cashew fest in Goa| Pilerne Thursday Heritage Market | Goa | Photo: Pilerne Thursday Heritage Market / Facebook

A variety of juicy, fresh cashew apples were among the many cashew items on sale.

Cajuem Fest|Cashew in Goa| Cashew fest in Goa| Pilerne Thursday Heritage Market | Goa | Photo: Pilerne Thursday Heritage Market / Facebook

One of the attractions of the event was a demo of cashew seeds being roasted and broken the traditional Goan way on an open fire.

Cajuem Fest|Cashew in Goa| Cashew fest in Goa| Pilerne Thursday Heritage Market | Goa | Photo: Pilerne Thursday Heritage Market / Facebook

Apart from the stalls, delicacies and displays, there was also music, games and dance to keep the public entertained at the Cajuchem Fest 2023.

Cajuem Fest|Cashew in Goa| Cashew fest in Goa| Pilerne Thursday Heritage Market | Goa | Photo: Pilerne Thursday Heritage Market / Facebook

And, it wasn't just cashews which could be seen at the fest, as there were plenty of stalls selling fruits and homemade delicacies.

Cajuem Fest|Cashew in Goa| Cashew fest in Goa| Pilerne Thursday Heritage Market | Goa | Photo: Pilerne Thursday Heritage Market / Facebook

Visitors to the Pilerne Thursday Heritage Market got a glimpse of the local produce as well as the handmade products made by the villagers.

Cajuem Fest|Cashew in Goa| Cashew fest in Goa| Pilerne Thursday Heritage Market | Goa | Photo: Pilerne Thursday Heritage Market / Facebook

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