The first moments of 2024 in Goa

Venita Gomes & Rohan Fernandes

BRAND NEW YEAR

As the calendar turned from 2023 to 2024, here are the first few moments of 2024.

THANKSGIVING

It is customary for Catholics in Goa to attend the midnight mass on New Year's Eve in thanksgiving for the year gone by, and also to begin the New Year filled with hope and new possibilities.

New Year | Goa | 2024 | midnight mass | celebrations | Navelim | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

NEW DAWN

For many people, nothing beats the serene joy of catching the first sunrise of the year.

New Year | Goa | 2024 | sunrise | celebrations | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

HELIOPHILE MOMENT

Tourists and locals, alike, enjoy the first sunset of 2024 at the beach.

Goa | Beaches to visit in South Goa | Sunset | Majorda Beach | celebrations | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

THE BEACH BECKONS

A sea of tourists were seen enjoying New Year's night on Goa's beaches.

New Year | Goa | 2024 | tourists | beach | celebrations | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

MOVING & GROOVIN'

For many, advent into the New Year is incomplete without partying.

New Year | Goa | 2024 | party | celebrations | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

FRIENDLY FIRE

Some retreated to quieter places with their friends to enjoy a campfire and watch the stars in the night sky.

New Year | Goa | 2024 | camping | celebrate | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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