About Us

Welcome to Viva Goa 2020, North Americas Largest Goan Cultural Festival celebrating World Goa Day on July 24, 2021. Viva Goa brings to you the most authentic multi cultural experience of Goan Cuisine , Music & Culture .

For the past five years the event has been hosted at Father Kamber Park, Mississauga, ON. and  has grown exponentially year over year attracting visitors from across the GTA, US and abroad.

There is something for everyone who appreciates arts & culture. VivaGoa is the Festival…ReDefined

VivaGoa is produced by the Goan Overseas Association – a registered non-profit organization.

Discover the cultural diversity of Canadian visual and musical artists at VivaGoa

Viva Goa Team

Chair/ Co-Chair
Selwyn Collaco
Bernie Raymonddesouza

Finance
Stephen Gomes
Valene Faria
Errol Francis

Vendor Management
Hema Pereira
Bernie Raymonddesouza

Volunteer Management
Noreen Almeida
Audrey Almeida

Operations
Dexter Fernandes
Linda D’Sa
Ryan DeSa

Stage Management
Selwyn Collaco
Marshal Fernandes
Gordy D’Souza

Membership
Savio D’Mello
Wendy Pinto

Hospitality
Greta Dias
Amber Natalwalla

Community Service
Vince Fernandes
Sharleen Quintal

Kids Zone
Evelyn Chong-D’Mello
Fatima D’Mello

Cultural Performances
Jane Pereira
Hema Pereira

Social Media
Reena Borkar