Goa food festival to highlight 'feni' this year

After getting recognition as a heritage brew, Goa's own liquor 'feni' would be promoted during an upcoming food and cultural festival.
The festival is being organised by by Goa tourism department between May 10-14 in Panaji.
"The festival will feature Goa's very own brew, 'feni', and will have a live distillation unit on site to inform tourists about its manufacturing process," said a release from the department.
The state government recently amended the Excise Act and accorded heritage drink status to feni, which is made from cashew or coconut.
Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), in association with the Department of Tourism, organises this festival every year to showcase the unique culinary aspect and rich culture of the coastal state through various programmes and performances.

"This year, one of the highlights will be a mammoth stage that will feature a huge LED wall to feature innovative creative content that is thematic to thefestival. This will create stunning dynamic backdrop every minute, ensuring a visual treat for visitors," the release said.
The entertainment line-up includes performances by national-level rock bands like 'The Local Train' and 'Antariskh' from Delhi, 'Lagori' from Bengaluru, 'Bombay Bassment' from Mumbai and 'Bad Blood' from Goa.
The festival will also feature Goa's very own singing legends like Sonia Shirsat and Joe D'costa besides local artists and performers.