Make your way to Goa to immerse yourself in
festivities as the Goan Carnival begins. Enjoy three days of merriment doing
nothing except eat, drink and dance.
Every February, just before the beginning of Lent,
the small and popular beach state of Goa in Western India wears a festive look
as the three day Goan Carnival begins. Also known as 'Intruz', the festival which was
introduced by the Portuguese (who ruled this small principality from the 15th
to 19th century) is a time of fun and merrymaking. Once celebrated
only by the Christian population, the festival is now open to all as a result
people from all over the country and abroad irrespective of the religion and
race make their way to Goa hoping to forget their worries and to enjoy
themselves over food, drinks, music and dance.
Goa Carnival Dates
The Carnival at Goa usually lasts for three to four
days. This year the carnival will be celebrated from 9th Feb to 12th Feb at Panaji- the capital of Goa. It is
estimated that around a million odd tourists will be visiting Goa during this
period, so if you are preparing to Goa for the carnival, then make sure to book
your holiday apartment at Goa soon for accommodation during this period is hard
to find.
What to expect at the Carnival
This three day celebrations which will start at
Panaji will see the streets of Goa come alive with nonstop festivity and
colours. Floats and parades are the hallmark of the Goa carnival and this year
around 70 floats
including one featuring Bollywood stars will pass through the cites of Panjim,
Mapusa, Vasco and Margao amidst music and dances. Various events like rock
shows and fashion shows are also being organised. While Wendell Rodricks will
display his collection in the fashion show, bands like Parikrama, Indian Ocean Agnee
along with the likes of Farhan Akhtar, Anushka Manchanda
and Goa’s very own Remo Fernandes will set the stage alive with their
scintillating musical performances.
Besides the floats, the carnival will also
see a revival of the Food
and Cultural festival. To be held at Caranzalem, Panaji, the Food and Cultural festival will last for
five days and is set to start a day before the Goa Carnival. It will showcase authentic Goan cuisine alongwith some
great music and dance.
So, be a part of these celebrations, book a holiday
flat now and loose yourselves in the festivities
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