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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Puri beach carnival to be held for the first time from January 20 to 26

Puri beach carnival, on the lines of Goa Carnival, to be held for the first time from January 20 to 26. Undoubtedly, Puri is fast changing into a cultural destination from being just a beach paradise.The Puri beach carnival would offer a fete of art, music, theatre, poetry and many more.
The event will be a week-long affair of fun and frolic and will be organised on the entire stretch of the beach from Hotel Mayfair to Swargadwar.
This has been reported in telegraphindia.com dated 7 January 2017.

The carnival will be hosted by Odisha tourism, Puri district administration and an event management company, it will start with a parade, where local communities will take part in their traditional outfits. Various stakeholders of the Puri tourism industry, including hoteliers, restaurant owners and tourist guides, will don colorful attires at the event. Tourists will also be encouraged to join the carnival procession.
There will also be a sand art exhibition by Sudarsan Pattnaik will be the highlight of the event and, also, beach and adventure sports like beach karate, beach kabadi, volleyball, malkhamb, judo, para sailing. A tattoo workshop has been planned as well.
There will be a boat rally with around 50 decorated boats that will sail on the sea.
In addition, the Pallishree Mela, a sort of fair will also be there - beach vendors will showcase their artworks like stone carving, appliqué work, woodcarving, mask making and palm leaf engraving. And then, of course, there will be plenty of seafood.


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