World Tourism Day in Goa geared towards sustainability

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The Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG), SKAL Goa, and Goa Tourism this year on World Tourism Day focused on the importance of adopting a sustainable approach, conserving heritage and rethinking tourism.

Mini rally| World Tourism Day|BLive|Goa

They organised a walking tour of the Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula.

Walking Tour|Goa|Raj Bhavan|Dona Paula

A rally was also organised, which was supported by BLive, with the purpose of conveying the message of sustainable mobility through the use of non-fuel vehicles.

Non-fuel vehicles| Cycle rally| Goa|World Tourism Day .

There was also a celebratory event organised with government representatives, bureaucrats and other dignitaries at the Taj Resort and Convention Centre.

Folk dances of Goa

Goa's famed fado singer Sonia Shrisat also performed on the occasion.

Fado singer|Sonia Shirsat|Goa

There were various Carnival installations across Miramar, Calangute and Colva. You could also find serenaders taking to the streets singing songs.

Goan music|Miramar|Panjim

Cidade De Goa in association with Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) organised a cooking contest for culinary students and home chefs (women).

Winners|Culinary contest|IHM|Cidade de Goa
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