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India’s First Lighthouse Festival to Begin in Goa on September 23 | Know Details

The three-day festival starting on September 23 will be celebrated at all lighthouses across the country, with the goal of transforming these historic sites into tourist attractions.

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Updated Sep 22, 2023 | 11:10 PM IST

India’s First Lighthouse Festival to Begin in Goa on September 23 | Know Details

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Goa: India’s first lighthouse festival is to be inaugurated on Saturday by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal from the Fort Aguada Lighthouse at Panjim in Goa, officials stated.

The three-day festival starting on September 23 will be celebrated at all lighthouses across the country, with the goal of transforming these historic sites into tourist attractions. The inaugural session will include the presence of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, and Tourism Shripad Naik, and Goa tourism minister Rohan Khaunte, among others, as per the PTI report.

Previously, Minister Sonowal launched the 'Lighthouse Heritage Tourism' campaign to convert 75 historic lighthouses into tourist destinations. These historic lighthouses are being renovated to provide adequate facilities.

During the event, the minister highlighted that while these lighthouses have traditionally guided ships for safe navigation, they will now serve as places for people to enjoy the natural beauty around them. This initiative aims to showcase the rich culture, significance, and beauty of these structures, ultimately contributing to tourism and the local economy, according to the statement.

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