Panaji beach carnival to be held this month, boosting local culinary scene

Panaji is all set to host its very first beach carnival with an eye on UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) list. The carnival is going to be hosted this month in the city of Panaji in Goa. According to Angelo Fernandes, Panaji Corporation Commissioner, "The Beach Carnaval will focus on a bouquet of culinary experiences and help put local 'foodpreneurs' on the map.”
Panaji has partnered with FIERCE Kitchens, which is a Culinary Incubator, to make the beach carnival a success. A dedicated zone shall be available for food entrepreneurs at the walkway that is along the beautiful Miramar Beach. It is a great opportunity for local entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative foods.
The UCCN is a project that was launched in 2004. It helps to promote cooperation among cities that recognises creativity as an instrumental part in urban development.
Thus the beach carnival organised here in Panaji is going to focus on the culinary experiences of the city, and Goa as a whole. This will greatly help food-entrepreneurs who have small businesses that took a hit during the pandemic. The pandemic halted travel, and Goa was one of the major places that was affected by it.
According to Fernandes, "The pandemic has been tough on many. During the pandemic many people have turned into foodpreneurs, opening small-scale, aat-home' businesses offering a variety of food. These ventures are largely driven by passion. We have decided to put the spotlight on foodpreneurs this year in an effort by the city to encourage them and offer the foodpreneurs a platform to showcase their creations."