Panaji, Jan 16 (IANS) Goa's popular Carnival festival will be held over four days from Feb 14, state tourism officials said Friday.
The Carnival, a festival which is symbolic of Goa's Portuguese legacy will be held in six towns, including capital Panaji, over the four days.
According to a press release issued by the state tourism ministry, the carnival float parade this year will feature themes "revolving around socio-cultural, environment and tourism-related aspects".
The carnival is celebrated in a big way in countries once ruled by the Iberians - either Portuguese like the globally celebrated Brazilian Carnival or the Spanish and to some extent in regions ruled by the French who celebrate Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), a similarly inspired festival.
For the week prior to the austere Christian season of Lent, Goa celebrates 'one last shot at having fun' before the liquor bottles and beef and pork are stacked away as part of a 40-day period of religious penitence.
On the streets, gay and colourful parades with floats, wind their way through crowded streets across the state, each led by King Momo, a ceremonial figure, who is given the key to the day's celebrations.
Amidst the Ukraine-Russia war, Chinese President Jinping made a big announcement about the war
China War Update: China is notorious for its expansionist policy all over the world. In Ladakh in
Although the election of five states was already considered as the semi-final of the next general
Even today, many people in our country buy gold and silver for traditional purposes. Those who st
McGrath unhappy with quality of bowling in World Cup
Melbourne, March 13 (IANS) Former Australian quickie Glenn McGrath is disappointed with the qua
Photos leaked from Shah Rukh Khan's film set, after Pathan will be seen in this movie of Atlee
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan was spotted shooting for an upcoming project in Mumbai. As soon as the p
Google Pixel 4A launched in India, what is the price, this phone is a direct competition
Google has launched its latest smartphone Google Pixel 4A in India. This phone was launched globa
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets on Monday in IPL 2025. In this m
A surprising case has come to light from Maharashtra regarding the corona vaccine. Filing a petit
President, PM express grief over UP train accident
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday
Where is the 56-inch chest now? Owaisi said on Tawang dispute – Government lies on China matter
India-China Border Clash: Opposition parties are busy besieging the government regarding the inci
