Goa Carnival
February heralds the carnival at Goa.For three days and nights the streets come alive with lights and color. Held in mid February, the week-long event is a time for lively processio This carnival cum festival was first started in Goa in the year 1961. Since the state has experienced the reign of different Portuguese rulers for more than 500 years, this festival reflects some of the Portuguese lifestyle. Goa festival is one of the famous Indian Carnivals as it is a complete sell out in terms of tourism capacities.
Some Fact about Goa Carnval
Event : Goa Carnival
Location : Panjim, Mapusa, Margoa and Vasco da Gama
State : Goa
Category : Carnival, festival
Date : 2nd March to 5th March 2019
Main Attraction : Goa Carnival reflects the rich tradition and culture
February heralds the carnival at Goa.For three days and nights the streets come alive with lights and color. Held in mid February, the week-long event is a time for lively processio This carnival cum festival was first started in Goa in the year 1961. Since the state has experienced the reign of different Portuguese rulers for more than 500 years, this festival reflects some of the Portuguese lifestyle. Goa festival is one of the famous Indian Carnivals as it is a complete sell out in terms of tourism capacities.
Some Fact about Goa Carnval
Location : Panjim, Mapusa, Margoa and Vasco da Gama
State : Goa
Category : Carnival, festival
Date : 2nd March to 5th March 2019
Main Attraction : Goa Carnival reflects the rich tradition and culture
Route of Goa Carnival
March 2: Miramar To Dona Paula
March 3: Margao and Bhavani Sadan, Kaziwada To Tisk, Ponda
March 4: Saint Andrew Church To Vasco railway station
Curchorem Railway Station To Bus Stand
March 5: Mapusa Court To Bus Stand
Morjim Church To Vidya Prasarak High School
March 3: Margao and Bhavani Sadan, Kaziwada To Tisk, Ponda
March 4: Saint Andrew Church To Vasco railway station
Curchorem Railway Station To Bus Stand
March 5: Mapusa Court To Bus Stand
Morjim Church To Vidya Prasarak High School
History of Goa Carnival
Based on the Christian tradition of Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Wednesday) which refers to the events of the carnival celebrations; Goa Carnival is a festival that celebrates the culture and cuisine of Goa on a grand scale every year.
Originating from the tradition of Mardi Gras, a tradition of hedonistic feasts and dancing & drinking bouts before the fasting and abstinence associated with penitential season of lent, Goa Carnival is a 4 day razzmatazz that is observed all through the state with great gusto and zeal.
Goa Carnival Celebrations
Goa Carnival is the most awaited event in Goa, preparations for which start from December itself. Other than music, dance and other entertainment, the carnival in Goa also features short plays depicting the tradition and culture of Goa in a unique way.Pre-Lent carnivals are a time for fun and Goa's carnival is revelry all the way. It's the last big bash before the season of Lent starts, and this is when Goa parties for five days, non-stop.
The Goa Carnival, true to form, is a time for unrestrained merrymaking with fashion, dancing, processions, music performed by both local and national level artists and unlimited food, with more than 70 stalls providing food and beverages, being part and parcel of the festivities.
The festival will kick start on the 8th of February with a Food and Culturalfestival with cooking competition being the main feature of the day.The opening ceremony with be held on the 25th of February 2018.
Based on the Christian tradition of Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Wednesday) which refers to the events of the carnival celebrations; Goa Carnival is a festival that celebrates the culture and cuisine of Goa on a grand scale every year.
Originating from the tradition of Mardi Gras, a tradition of hedonistic feasts and dancing & drinking bouts before the fasting and abstinence associated with penitential season of lent, Goa Carnival is a 4 day razzmatazz that is observed all through the state with great gusto and zeal.
Goa Carnival Celebrations
Goa Carnival is the most awaited event in Goa, preparations for which start from December itself. Other than music, dance and other entertainment, the carnival in Goa also features short plays depicting the tradition and culture of Goa in a unique way.Pre-Lent carnivals are a time for fun and Goa's carnival is revelry all the way. It's the last big bash before the season of Lent starts, and this is when Goa parties for five days, non-stop.
The Goa Carnival, true to form, is a time for unrestrained merrymaking with fashion, dancing, processions, music performed by both local and national level artists and unlimited food, with more than 70 stalls providing food and beverages, being part and parcel of the festivities.
The festival will kick start on the 8th of February with a Food and Culturalfestival with cooking competition being the main feature of the day.The opening ceremony with be held on the 25th of February 2018.
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