The famous Goa carnival to kickstart from February 26

Hyderabad: The Goa carnival, also known as Viva Carnaval, is all set to be held from February 26 to March 1. The Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) has planned a series of events across the city along with industry stakeholders, citizens, and community champions. Like previous years, this year too citizens, establishments and […]

Hyderabad: The Goa carnival, also known as Viva Carnaval, is all set to be held from February 26 to March 1. The Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) has planned a series of events across the city along with industry stakeholders, citizens, and community champions. Like previous years, this year too citizens, establishments and the city authority will join forces to celebrate and revive the nostalgia of the years gone by.

The carnival festivities, which take place each day at a different place in Goa-Panaji, Margao, Mapusa, and Vasco da Gama to name a few, will include a float parade and a song and dance extravaganza at the city’s central garden called ‘Samba Square’. The four-day extravaganza will also include a vintage car rally, culinary food and heritage trails, pop-up eateries, music, and dance.

The traditional red and black street dance will be held on the last day of the carnival. And you don’t have to pay anything to join in the fun and watch the parade.

Celebrated since the 18th century, the carnival is unique to Goa and was introduced by the Portuguese who ruled the state for over 500 years. In the pre-Christian era, it was believed that the winter spirits had to be driven out to allow the summer spirits to come in. The Carnival has since been celebrated to mark the end of winter and the beginning of spring.

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