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GOA CARNIVALS
February heralds the carnival at Goa.
For three days and nights the streets come alive with
colour. Held in mid February the weeklong event is a
time for lively processions, floats, the strumming of
guitars, graceful dances and of non-stop festivity. One
of the more famous of the Indian Carnivals the Goa
Festival is a complete sell out in terms of tourism
capacities. Among the many and various colourful feasts
and festivals that are celebrated in Goa, the Goa
Carnival is the most eagerly awaited event.
Among the various colourful feasts and festivals feasts
and festivals that Goa celebrates -with great eclat,
Carnaval and Shigmo are the most rumbustious, awaited by
the population with intense enthusiasm. Unlike 'Shigmo'
which is also celebrated in some oilier parts of India,
although under different appellations, 'Carnaval
Goa's own, unique, and the Union Territorys
contribution to India's other expressions at
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About the
Carnival
The Goa carnival is one of the most awaited festivals,
of Goa, celebrated every year in February. The Goa
Carnival is a non-stop 3-day festival of color,
dance and music, providing a healthy entertainment for
all age group. The week-long event was started as a
local festival, but its popularity now attracts
thousands of people from all over the country. As the
festival is celebrated mainly by the Christian, but
people of other religions also take part with equal
enthusiasm. The roots and nature of the Goa carnival,
dating back to the ancient Rome and Greece. These kind
of carnivals were begun in the Spanish and Portuguese
colonies, which became famous for their music, dance and
drink. Apart from Goa the carnival is not celebrated
anywhere in India, and once its popularity was declined
even in Goa. With the Liberation of Goa, the carnival
got a new initiative, and now its draws large number of
tourists.
Activities During the Goa
Carnival :
Goa Carnival The first day of the festival starts
with its main function headed by King Momo. The function
also known as Fat Saturday evening, is marked by a huge
procession of varied colour floats. In the cheering
ambiance, people use to smear colour on each other. The
three-day festival spell bounds the people with cultural
programmes and competitions. Preparations for the
festival begins in the months of December and January.
The participants wear their fancy costumes and
elaborated masks, especially designed for the occasion.
The winners of the competitions are selected by
specially appointed judges, while King Momo distributes
the prizes to the winners.
How to Reach
By Air : Dabolim airport (30 Kms) in nearest
airport from Panajim. Direct charter flights are
available from the European countries, domestic flights
are available from cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore
and Chennai etc.
By Rail : Vasco-da-Gama, 30 Kms away from Panajim,
is the major railhead. Panajim railway station is
connected to Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi and Hyderabad etc.
By Road : Good network of roads connect Goa with
rest of the country. The State Transport Corporation run
luxury and ordinary buses within the state.
Luxury Holiday India offers information on Goa
Carnival in India and online Booking facility of
Goa Carnival in India.
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