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Goa brings out the funner side of life.  Not only is it a city of beaches and sun, but it is a city filled with people who have a considerable fondness for dance, music and other fine aspects of culture that make life worth living.  This is not just a way of life for the common person living in Goa, but it has been a way of life that is supported by the Government of the city.  Music education is supported by the public officials of Goa, for what is the future of music if the children of today are not prepared to play tomorrow?  Dance classes as well are government subsidized and many of the children study both at the Kala Academy Panjim.

One of the ways in which this education, and the desire for this education is promoted is through the Sangeet Sammelan Festival.  In this way, the people of the city are exposed to members of their own society who have “made it big”, such as the Konkani singers, and who are on their way to success, in the fields of dance and music.  This is the way for most people, in any field of study, to become filled with dreams…”if I could dance like that, play like that, paint like that, practice medicine like that, drive race cars like that…”  When one sees someone who was and is just like them, succeeding, it gives one hope.

The people of Goa who have been forming their own musical groups throughout the year are also featured.  In this way, the people of various neighborhoods are able to meet others who are interested in the arts.  Not only that, but many people from the country of India and those from around the world have begun to travel to Goa specifically to experience the festival and the city.  Five star hotels in Goa, restaurants, and merchants have been included in the festival and many offer special deals for this special occasion.  This is the perfect festival, meaning that the cultural and traditional elements of the culture are being reinforced and cultivated, at the same time people from outside the culture are able to witness, to be entertained and to support that tradition and culture.  The festival is one of the many fine reasons to visit the city of Goa.