Entertainment in Goa

Goa can easily be called the entertainment capital of India. Besides magnificent beaches and historic spots, Goa offers a wide range of entertainment options. For instance, after a day's sightseeing, you can pay a visit to the nightclubs and pubs of the place. Entertainment in Goa also includes a variety of sports and music.

Dance and Music in Goa:

Music runs in the veins of the local residents of Goa. While in Goa you can enjoy the various traditional dances of Goa. The Goan folk dances include -

• Goof dance
• Kunbi dance
• Mussal dance
• Lamp dance
• Romat dance

You can also enjoy the folk dramas, like Jagar and Tiatr, which also involve a lot of dance and music. Speaking of music, the Goan music has influences of Portuguese tones and lyrics. Jazz and religious music is also quiet popular in Goa. A musical evening, spent in a village is a great form of traditional Goan entertainment.

Sports in Goa:

If you like sports, then you are sure to enjoy the land and water sports options available in Goa. You can try out the various water sports activities in Goa, which include:

• Scuba diving
• Parasailing
• Snorkeling
• Surfing
• Water - skiing

Hiking, trekking, bird watching and taking river cruises are the other forms of entertainment in Goa.

Night Entertainment in Goa:

After sundown, you can party at the beaches, discotheques or pay a visit to the nightclubs and casinos in Goa. You can party at the various clubs like Club Antoosa, Club Extreme and Club Cubana in Goa. The popular discs at Goa include Party Zone, Taj Holiday Village and Aqua. If you want to test your luck, then a visit to the various casinos of Goa is must. Some of the most visited ones are:

• Holiday Inn Goa Resort - Hacienda De Oro Casino & Pub
• Cidade de Goa Beach Resort - Chances Casino
• Las Vegas The Gaming Club, Leela Palace Hotel

You can also catch a movie at one of the theaters of the city. Some of the popular ones are:

• Cine Prashant
• Cine Lata
• Cine National
• Cine Alankar and El - Capital