Festival Facts

Festive Time             : February
Place                            : Panjim, Goa, India
Carnival Duration  : three nights and days
Attractions               : song, mask dance, parades, music band, street play on historic themes, grand feast
Things to do             : parading, dancing, eating, playing with vibrant colors and potatoes

Marked with the beauty of sun-kissed beaches and historic churches, Goa flabbergast its explorers. Now, when talking about the festivals celebrated in the state, “Goa Carnival” calls for prime attention. This unique event was introduced by the Portuguese who ruled over Goa for over five centuries.

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