Carnival is one of Goa's famous and popular festivals celebrated in the month of February.It is celebrated just before the 40 days of Lent.The festival is celebrated for one week in many cities of goa like PanjimVasco etc. Lakhs of tourists visit Goa for new year celebration,and they stay here for a month or two.As a result they get to witness one of the best carnival celebrations.The carnival festival is a major attraction for tourists visiting Goa.Carnival is one of the most waited events for Goans.The streets come to life with Music,color,dances,floats and processions. during this period and the rule of king Momo begins and his message to the people is to party and to enjoy their life .In goa carnival is also known as 'INTRUZ'.
carnival dates back to the portuguese rule in Goa.It was introduced by portuguese during their rule in goa.It was celebrated on a large scale during the olden days.The Festival was revived after the liberation on Goa.The carnival festival is organized by the tourism department with help of Corporation of city of Panjim (CCP).This festival is gaining more and more popularity among international as well as domestic tourists as it is not celebrated in any other part of the country,they get to witness this cheerful festival only in Goa.
So if you are visiting Goa for new year celebration,do wait for some time and watch the craziest festival of Goa.
some pics of carnival in Goa:
more pics of Goa carnival can be seen on flickr,shared by some goans.click the below link to see more carnival pics.
Goa carnival pics on FLICKR
Goa carnival in india
carnival dates back to the portuguese rule in Goa.It was introduced by portuguese during their rule in goa.It was celebrated on a large scale during the olden days.The Festival was revived after the liberation on Goa.The carnival festival is organized by the tourism department with help of Corporation of city of Panjim (CCP).This festival is gaining more and more popularity among international as well as domestic tourists as it is not celebrated in any other part of the country,they get to witness this cheerful festival only in Goa.
So if you are visiting Goa for new year celebration,do wait for some time and watch the craziest festival of Goa.
some pics of carnival in Goa:
more pics of Goa carnival can be seen on flickr,shared by some goans.click the below link to see more carnival pics.
Goa carnival pics on FLICKR
Goa carnival in india
sure is a fun time!
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