New Year in Goa is a fact! Like Death, Love and Taxes…
With the year coming to an end, absolutely everyone is getting ready to bid adieu to the year and welcome the New Year in Goa with a bang.
As always, this is the time to figure out what your plans are – whether or not to continue to be in the city or go to a new town to party.
Goa, being the Vegas of India is the best vacation spot any time of the year and even greater so all through the New Year.
The best time in your life is to be celebrate New Year in Goa.
Christmas and New Year are experiences that need no second invitation. New Year Parties in Goa are everywhere. There is singing, dancing, eating, partying and a lot more.
The entire state of Goa is lit up as the New year approaches, all the churches, the seashores look stunning as ever. During the New Year, the day can be over, the sun can set however the party in no way ends.
TRADITIONAL OBSERVANCES
Although everyone follows the Roman calendar and as a result, absolutely everyone loves to have an appropriate celebration at middle of the night on the 31st of December, there are these spiritual communities which connect a deeper value to the event.
One such is the Christian community, the religious individuals of which welcome in the New Year with Midnight Mass. Another interesting tradition is the burning of the Old man; nowadays of course he’s sometimes an old woman or the latest baddie of the movies or current events.
Stuffed with straw, the children set him ablaze at midnight to signify the burning away of the faults and flaws of the old year, so that the new one can be welcomed in.
TOP 5 PLACES TO ENJOY THE NEW YEAR PARTY IN GOA
What’s a New Year eve without some serious partying? Here are the top party locations in Goa –
LPK Waterfront – ‘Love Passion Karma’ or the LPK Waterfront is located beside the Nerul River in Candolim.
This is a excessive octane nightclub, which is at its best all through the Christmas and New Year festive season.
Many believe, this is the best location for party lovers. Unique décor and atmosphere with sculptures and surreal carvings. The DJs play track all through the night.
The crowd is younger and very trendy. You can head to the Sun Deck to take a break from all the music and dancing.
SinQ Beach Club – Very close to LPK, the Sinq club is located between the Nerul River and Sinquerim beach in North Goa. Indian and international DJs play music in different genres.
LED dancers and fire dancing add to the excitement. Poolside cabanas give it a luxury experience. There are pool parties and live stage performances as well. Enjoy barbeques, fire pizza, European, and Goan cuisine.
Hill Top – Hill Top in Vagator is one of Goa’s most happening place destinations. A cult vicinity for trance track lovers, there is usually a big crowd right here on New Year eve.
Everyone is seen dancing and having enjoyable at the massive dance flooring amid the palm and majestic baobab trees. The club is adorned with fluorescent ribbons, whimsical designs, and vivid colours. Enjoy the one-of-a-kind psychedelic parties.
Curlies – This is a beach shack at Anjuna beach in North Goa. This lively beachfront shack hosts some of the wildest parties in Goa. Live music, cocktails, and food are served on the rooftop.
Right on the Anjuna beach, you can easily take a break from the dancing and music here whenever you want. Just south of Curlies is Shiva Valley, another great party place for trance lovers on New Year eve.
Club Cubana – This is a vibrant nightclub, east of Curlies and Anjuna beach. On the Arpora hill, Cubana offers a spacious outdoor area with a pool, private lounges, a funky dance floor, and hip-shaking music.
This neon-lit nightclub has a terrific ambience where you can party under the starlit sky.
Apart from this, there are one of a kind New Year evenings and events at many seaside shacks in Goa. Just go to a happening shack, order your food, drinks, and you can be part of the fun. If you have rented a villa or an independent house, you can additionally have your very own personal celebration there to have an unforgettable Goa vacation in your style.
Traditionally many people, both locals and tourists, go to the seaside at midnight and experience a glass of champagne welcoming the New Year.
They dance and feast, and experience the fireworks. Everyone is in a festive mood.
ENJOY A QUIET DINNER
Those who do not like to party regularly have a quiet dinner with your buddies or family at a club or restaurant with a live performance. The music is slow and very soothing. There is champagne and wine. Romantic couples book a candle light dinner at a restaurant, backyard or terrace overlooking the Arabian Sea.
THE BEACHES COME TO LIFE
The seashores of Goa! Everyone round the world desires to go to the crowded as well as the quiet seashores of Goa to simply relax.
But imagine those same beaches that you long yearn to visit coming to life with people moving everywhere, the ships all lit up with serial lights, music and beats filling the air while all living beings shout up to the sky expressing their enjoyment and love for Goa and its most wanted beaches!!!
FIREWORKS
There are fireworks everywhere close to the New Year. It peaks just as the clock ticks over. Just set out a blanket on the beach, sit back, and you can see the fireworks lighting up the night sky.
The best can be seen at Baga, Candolim, Calangute, and Vagator in the north, and Bogmalo and Colva in the south.
LANTERNS
Lanterns are a favourite whether you are an adult or a kid.
New year is the time when the already beautiful night sky is made breath-taking by letting out the lit lanterns with wishes of a wonderful and successful year for all.
I remember standing under it all and watching the whole sky flaming, giving out a light and view that has never left my mind. One thing I forgot to mention it’s called a
lantern of hope!
BONFIRE, BARBEQUES
You can have a bonfire and barbecue dinner proper on the seashore below the stunning night time sky to usher in the New Year.
In a number of beaches, you can without difficulty discover an exceptional quiet spot the place you can have your very own non-public party. Cooking the ham, sausage, or stake as your buddies are singing or playing the guitar will be special.
HOW TO PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A TRIP TO GOA ON NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS?
This is the peak tourist season in Goa. So, book your tickets and hotel rooms well in advance. In fact, often, they are booked months in advance.
Also remember, the prices of the everything – transportation, food, drinks, and even the room will be higher this time of the year. You can save a lot of cash by booking early.
