Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Goa Carnival scheduled from February 25 to 28


Goa is readying itself to come alive with the annual four-day carnival from February 25 to 28 - it will be a festival of music, dance and merry-making. The focus this year will be on weeding out non-eco friendly floats, polluting junk vehicles with a total crack down on indecency.
The legendary King Momo, the mythical king of carnival, will rule over Goa for four days and will throw open the revelry in Panaji on February 25 which will be followed by spectacular float parades and festivities apart from an array of events and activities. These floats, music, dancing and décor will be a part of the carnival extravaganza.
This has been reported in thehindu.com dated 7 February 2017.
The festival is expected to attract both domestic and foreign tourists in Panjim, Margao, Vasco and Mapusa on February 25, 26, 27 and 28, respectively.
This is an annual carnival which is being celebrated since the 18th Century and is exclusive and unique to Goa. It had been introduced by the Portuguese who had ruled the state for over 500 years. The float parades are organized in association with the State Tourism Department by the local travel and hospitality industry.


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