Opening Ceremony & Farewell Ball -Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium Stretches of endless silver sands and white surf beaches wetted by the rush of the 'azure' arabian sea, the reveling of late nights over the local feni brew, the tarvernas, white churches and temples resting against plush green padding fields and coconut trees, We es youou forfor the nostalgic atmosphere, longer days of sun, sand and Welcomelcom sea, in other words Welcome to …!!! Goa, the smallest State of , was a former Portuguese 20182018 colony from 1510 to 1961. Popularly called as the 'Rome of the East', it is known for its rich cultural heritage, fine JCICI Worlrld stretches of coastline, golden sandy beaches, astounding J monuments, historical cathedrals and temples (most of them ngress inscribed by UNESCO under the World Heritage list) , indo- Coson 2018 portuguese architecture, large Portuguese mansions, pleasant 0th Oct - 3rd Nov tropical weather, impressive forts, breathtaking waterfalls, 3 friendly people, foot tapping music and dance, night bazaars, night club, wildlife sanctuaries, adventure sports, Scuba Diving, Para sailing, Cruises, Casinos…You name it & Goa has it…making it one of the most admired and visited tourist destination in the world, attracting millions of tourists every year.

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