Panaji, Apr 11 (ANI): A five-day food and cultural festival kicked off in Goa. The event has been organised by Goa Tourism and Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) in a bid to attract visitors. Thousands of visitors, including international tourists, thronged the festival venue in Panaji city. Besides food stalls, there are stage performances, live music shows, band performances and cultural and ethnic dances by local performers. Around 80 different stalls have been set up to serve local cuisine and alcoholic beverages. The stalls are offering local dishes, including sea food, roasted fish, crabs, chicken to name a few.