Goa Carnival: Colourful, Musical And Vibrant Aspect Of Goan Life
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
Sanjog asked:
The streets of Goa come alive in their most robust form. Every nook and corner of Goa comes alive with music, graceful dances, street plays, competitions and parties. Fireworks and colourful parades catch everyone’s attention. Fortune tellers, musical orchestras and fancy dress competitions draw thousands of people. Be a part of Goa Carnival, one of the most eagerly awaited parties of the year, and celebrate the best moments of your life. Celebrated for three days in the month of February, this grand Carnival is a popular attraction in Goa besides its famed and lively beaches, monolithic churches, artistic temples and fabulous flora and fauna.
History
The word ‘carnival’ is derived from the Latin ‘Carne’ meaning meat, and ‘Vale’ meaning good-bye. This grand occasion, introduced by the Portuguese in the 18th century, was celebrated when the legendary king ‘Momo’ took over the state and the streets come alive with music and color.
Celebration And Prime Attractions
Goa Carnival is celebrated with rich ethnic colors and traditions. Long processions of floats and decorated conventional and enriching troupes are carried out.Men and women wear fancy dresses and masks while singing traditional songs. Plan a Goa tour and see people perform on the roads and various programmes are organized by the Government and the Tourism Industry of Goa. People perform various western dance forms, street plays, mock battles etc.
Almost all the Goa tour packages offer the opportunity to experience this grand festival. Initially it was enjoyed in a rustic and rowdy way. People used to throw flour, eggs, oranges, lemons, mud, sand-filled gloves and dirty water on the passer-bys. Besides, plaster-of-Paris, eggs, wax lemons, corncobs and beans were used in the battleground and other competitions. But the Carnival today is celebrated in comparatively more refined way.
CASEY
The streets of Goa come alive in their most robust form. Every nook and corner of Goa comes alive with music, graceful dances, street plays, competitions and parties. Fireworks and colourful parades catch everyone’s attention. Fortune tellers, musical orchestras and fancy dress competitions draw thousands of people. Be a part of Goa Carnival, one of the most eagerly awaited parties of the year, and celebrate the best moments of your life. Celebrated for three days in the month of February, this grand Carnival is a popular attraction in Goa besides its famed and lively beaches, monolithic churches, artistic temples and fabulous flora and fauna.
History
The word ‘carnival’ is derived from the Latin ‘Carne’ meaning meat, and ‘Vale’ meaning good-bye. This grand occasion, introduced by the Portuguese in the 18th century, was celebrated when the legendary king ‘Momo’ took over the state and the streets come alive with music and color.
Celebration And Prime Attractions
Goa Carnival is celebrated with rich ethnic colors and traditions. Long processions of floats and decorated conventional and enriching troupes are carried out.Men and women wear fancy dresses and masks while singing traditional songs. Plan a Goa tour and see people perform on the roads and various programmes are organized by the Government and the Tourism Industry of Goa. People perform various western dance forms, street plays, mock battles etc.
Almost all the Goa tour packages offer the opportunity to experience this grand festival. Initially it was enjoyed in a rustic and rowdy way. People used to throw flour, eggs, oranges, lemons, mud, sand-filled gloves and dirty water on the passer-bys. Besides, plaster-of-Paris, eggs, wax lemons, corncobs and beans were used in the battleground and other competitions. But the Carnival today is celebrated in comparatively more refined way.
CASEY
