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GOA CARNIVAL-
When: February, before Easter
Where: Entire Goa
Duration: Three Days
Highlights: Street plays, songs, dances, parades, feasting and merry making
One of the most colorful and popular festival of Goa is the Goa Carnival. This three day extravaganza, of fun, frolic, amusement and merry-making, takes place in the month of February. The Goa Carnival festival is one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year. Though essentially a Christian festival, all people of Goa, irrespective of their faith and religion take part in this festival. The word Carnival has been derived from the Latin word "Carnavale" which means to throw away meat. The main highlight of Goan carnival is to have fun by indulging in singing, dancing, feasting, etc. before the 40 day abstinence period of Lent before Easter.
The history of the Goan carnival goes back to almost 500 years. It was essentially introduced in Goa by the Portuguese. The trend of celebrating the Carnival with hedonistic pleasures dates back to ancient Rome and Greece. It came to be known to the Portuguese and Spanish people with time and when the Portuguese established their colony in Goa, they introduced the concept there. Since then, the carnival is regular feature every year and a time when people all over Goa take part in it with pleasure.
Just before Easter Sunday, all Goans celebrate the carnival as a feasting and merry making time. The carnival is absolutely colorful and lively and the whole of Goa comes alive with this festival. The entire state is decorated with streamers and colorful ribbons and papers. Throughout the state, many fun parades are organized and people belonging to different communities and areas prepare their tableaus with different representations and themes.
On the opening day of the carnival, King Momo presides over the festival and "orders" his subjects to party and indulge in merry making. The mornings are dominated with singing, feasting and organizing street plays while the evenings are usually full of dancing, balls, etc. on the wide open streets. With the increase in the number of tourists to Goa, the carnival is gaining more and more popularity and is visited by a number of tourists. In a nutshell, Goa Carnival is festival that is dominated by enjoyment and merry making where people come together and spread cheer and happiness.
History of Carnival
Carnival means a complete holiday dedicated to fun and enjoying as a break from the daily routine and stress of the every-day life. The word 'carnival' is originated from a Latin word 'carnelevarium' meaning 'removing the flesh' or 'raising a gala storm'. More...
Origin of Goa Carnival
The funkiest fest of India, Goa Carnival is a three-day long festival. King Momo introduced Goa Carnival just before the Lent season of the Christian calendar. According to Christianity, Lent is the 40-day period of fasting and penance before the Easter Sunday meant to purify one's soul.
Where: Entire Goa
Duration: Three Days
Highlights: Street plays, songs, dances, parades, feasting and merry making
One of the most colorful and popular festival of Goa is the Goa Carnival. This three day extravaganza, of fun, frolic, amusement and merry-making, takes place in the month of February. The Goa Carnival festival is one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year. Though essentially a Christian festival, all people of Goa, irrespective of their faith and religion take part in this festival. The word Carnival has been derived from the Latin word "Carnavale" which means to throw away meat. The main highlight of Goan carnival is to have fun by indulging in singing, dancing, feasting, etc. before the 40 day abstinence period of Lent before Easter.
The history of the Goan carnival goes back to almost 500 years. It was essentially introduced in Goa by the Portuguese. The trend of celebrating the Carnival with hedonistic pleasures dates back to ancient Rome and Greece. It came to be known to the Portuguese and Spanish people with time and when the Portuguese established their colony in Goa, they introduced the concept there. Since then, the carnival is regular feature every year and a time when people all over Goa take part in it with pleasure.
Just before Easter Sunday, all Goans celebrate the carnival as a feasting and merry making time. The carnival is absolutely colorful and lively and the whole of Goa comes alive with this festival. The entire state is decorated with streamers and colorful ribbons and papers. Throughout the state, many fun parades are organized and people belonging to different communities and areas prepare their tableaus with different representations and themes.
On the opening day of the carnival, King Momo presides over the festival and "orders" his subjects to party and indulge in merry making. The mornings are dominated with singing, feasting and organizing street plays while the evenings are usually full of dancing, balls, etc. on the wide open streets. With the increase in the number of tourists to Goa, the carnival is gaining more and more popularity and is visited by a number of tourists. In a nutshell, Goa Carnival is festival that is dominated by enjoyment and merry making where people come together and spread cheer and happiness.
History of Carnival
Carnival means a complete holiday dedicated to fun and enjoying as a break from the daily routine and stress of the every-day life. The word 'carnival' is originated from a Latin word 'carnelevarium' meaning 'removing the flesh' or 'raising a gala storm'. More...
Origin of Goa Carnival
The funkiest fest of India, Goa Carnival is a three-day long festival. King Momo introduced Goa Carnival just before the Lent season of the Christian calendar. According to Christianity, Lent is the 40-day period of fasting and penance before the Easter Sunday meant to purify one's soul.
Basilica of Bom JesusMary Immaculate ConceptionReis Magos ChurchSe CathedralSt. Anne ChurchChurch of St. AugustineSt. Cajetan ChurchChurch of St. FrancisSt. Paul ChurchCRUISES-
River CruisesOne can go on a cruise on the River Mandovi in Goa. The cruise is managed by Goa Tourism Development Corporation. The river is flanked by lush green surroundings on both sides and if you are a keen observer, you can spot crocodiles and other form wildlife on the banks. River cruises include sun set cruise, sun down cruise, full moon night cruise, etc.
Dolphin Fantasy Cruise
The Dolphin Fantasy cruise takes you close to the playful creatures of the oceans, the Dolphins. They happily swim along your liner and fascinate you with their playful antics. This cruise covers Raj Bhavan, Aguada Fort and Reis Magos and operates every Monday.
Sun Set Cruise
The sun set cruise is a one hour trip on the river during the time the sun is to set. The setting sun paints the sky in a shade of bright orange and the water looks as though it is golden yellow in color. The cruise is filled with fun activities like folk dances, songs and other entertainers like jugglers, magicians, etc.
Full Moon Cruise
This is a special cruise that offers cruising on the river during a full moon night. The cool and soothing moonlight paints everything in a shade of silver and all you can hear in the serene surroundings is the splish-splash of water against the cruise liner. Dinner is served on board on extra payment.
Sea Cruise
The Sea cruise starts from the coast of Mumbai and goes straight to Goa or goes to Kochi in Kerala and then comes back to Goa. The sea cruise liners have all the latest amenities and facilities on board so you don't have to rush to the land in case of an emergency. One of the most famous cruise liners is the Super Star Libra which is no less than a dream sailing on the sea. Everything from budget to luxurious suites and rooms, food, entertainment, karaoke, disco and a bar is there on the liner. What are you waiting for? Pack your bags and head to Goa as soon as possible!
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