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Immerse yourself in the vibrant arts and handicrafts of Silvassa

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A symphony of traditional arts

Silvassa, with its beautiful architecture and lively cultural heritage, offers visitors an irresistibly engaging cultural journey. Boasting traditional arts and crafts and an impressive calendar of cultural festivities, Silvassa provides visitors with an immersive exploration of its distinct cultural identity.

Discover Silvassa's world of traditional arts and crafts

Each piece tells its own tale about its rich tribal heritage. Mat weaving, one of Silvassa's signature arts forms among local tribes, involves making intricate mats out of bamboo twigs and cane to create portable "Palas" mats which serve as ideal meditation or yoga spreads, capturing Silvassa's holistic lifestyle perfectly.

Basketry in Silvassa is another stunning artistic treasure. Local tribes masterfully craft beautiful baskets from bamboo using centuries-old traditions for crafting alluring baskets with alluring designs and sizes; whether looking for souvenirs or simply admiring this artistry, these baskets showcase Silvassa's artistic skill.

Savour Silvassa's signature art form: Warli paintings! Composed of graphic motifs including circles, triangles, and squares created using white pigment, these Warli paintings showcase daily life in Warli tribal communities and reveal a deep relationship to nature through their distinctive art style and use of organic materials in creating them.


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Experience Silvassa through its festive events

Silvassa's vibrant cultural spirit shines through in its colourful calendar of festivals. Narali Purnima, celebrated primarily along the coastal Maharashtra and Konkani regions, is an important event in Silvassa; people offer coconuts, rice and flowers to Varun - the Hindu god of ocean and waters on this day; tree planting activities also occur on this special occasion to demonstrate Silvassa's deep reverence for nature.

January marks the Kite Festival or Makar Sankranti and sees participants from across India converging to fill the sky with beautiful kites from across their nation, creating a vibrant display. A spirit of camaraderie and fun abounds as people of all ages participate in friendly kite-flying competitions.

The Tarpa Dance Festival, an important tribal event in Silvassa, allows audiences to witness first-hand how much unity and harmony exists among its various tribal communities. Participants encircle a wind instrument player known as a Tarpakar to dance rhythmic music under moonlit skies while enjoying other activities such as swimming competitions, Rangoli/Tattoo-making contests, boat racing competitions etc.

Monsoon Festival (August)

Art enthusiasts should attend the National Tribal Art & Food Festival held each May 1-7. This festival brings together tribal artists from across the nation, providing art lovers with an opportunity to marvel at Silvassa's vibrant cultural history and enjoy delectable cuisine.

Experience Silvassa like never before by diving deep into its cultural mosaic that blends traditional art forms and exuberant festivities - immerse yourself in this unforgettable cultural extravaganza and make unforgettable memories during your Silvassa journey!