Indo-Georgian Music Festival in Goa – “Ketevan Festival 2025”

On March 21, 2025, the annual Indo-Georgian music festival – “Ketevan Festival” was held in Goa, India. This significant event serves to strengthen the centuries-old cultural ties between Georgia and India and promote Georgian culture on the international stage.

This year’s festival was organized through close cooperation between the Embassy of Georgia in India, the Ministry of Culture of Georgia, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Mr. Akash Timblo, the Honorary Consul Designate of Georgia in Goa.

The festival program featured performances by traditional Indian music and dance groups, as well as a Georgian folk singing ensemble.

Georgia was represented by the ensemble “Gurjaani,” which introduced the audience to the unique polyphony of Georgian folklore.

The event attracted great interest and was attended by officials from the Government of Goa, members of the diplomatic corps and representatives of India’s cultural, media and local community.

The “Ketevan Festival” continues to deepen the friendly relations between the Georgian and Indian peoples through the universal language of art and music.