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 The fun loving people of Goa somehow always find an occasion to celebrate, thus resulting in its lengthy chart of social activities. Besides being famed for lively beaches, monolithic churches, artistic temples and fabulous flora and fauna, Goa is also popular for its Grand Carnival, attracting loads of tourists during that period every year. Carnival in Goa is a non-stop 3-day festival layered rich ethnic colors and traditions adding vibrancy to the occurrence. If you also want to enjoy a party of your life, then join us on Goa Carnival Vacations.
The word 'carnival' is derived from the Latin 'Carne', meaning meat, and 'Vale', which translate to 'good-bye'. Another supposition suggests that the word came from 'Carrus Navalis', the horse-drawn, boat-shaped carriage that was paraded during the Roman festival Saturnalia, in honor of Saturn. It carried men and women in fancy dresses, wearing masks while singing obscene songs. The present-day concept of a carnival seems to have emerged from this pageant.
Being celebrated since the 18th century, an integral part of Portuguese heritage, the Goa Carnival is held during the month of February when the streets of Goa come alive in their most robust form. Carnival highlights grand processions of floats and decorated conventional and enriching troupes performing on the roads as part of the programs organized and feted by the Government and the tourism industry. The huge floats are imaginative creations that enhance the community's desire to highlight different aspects of social and cultural customs that exist in today's society.
Although spanning a length of just 3 days, preparations for the Goa Carnivals starts months in advance and reach their zenith frenzy on the eve of the event. Held for over centuries now, the Carnival has managed to retain its originality. A King of Chaos is elected, called King "Momo". He presides over the three-day festivities attracting huge numbers of guests from all over the world. You can also be a part of these celebrations with Goa Carnival Vacations, India.
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