Goa Carnival, India

The Carnival or 'Carmen levare' literally means putting away flesh. Annually four day celebration, sweeping Goa off its feet. Pulsating rhythms of Guitar and folk songs capture the streets of Goa with King Momo leading the way. Youngsters disguised in colourful costumes parade in troupes and line the alleys with soaring energies. Youth beats, fun and frolic, time for unlimited merrymaking.

The Carnival a three day festival celebrated by Christians, Hindus and many other Goans make it a sorted celebration for all. The February temptation of Goa pulls a crowd of thousand people to participate in the Carnival introduced by the portuguese rulers. Visit Goa during the month of festival and you will spot many hippies glee fully waiting for this gigantic celebration.

Goa Gung Ho!!!
The beaches are seen dancing and moon strumming rays of its light on Goa during three days of unremitting Carnival that floods the state with music, dances, shows and events. The Carnival is inaugurated every year by King Momo who takes over the state marking the square one of week unbridled festivity and euphoria. Having a rich primogeniture of centuries Goa's relives its Sussegad soul during the Carnival. Goa Carnival is one festival that is meant for feasting-drinking-merrymaking binge prior to the 40 days of austere Lent. Huge parades, street plays, and ad-lib farces are played in front of high-adrenaline level audiences. There are many more activities for children like popular lullabies and nursery rhymes and mask dances. Towards the end of Carnival and on the final day of festival King Momo distributes prizes to the best entertainer and performer. The carnival concludes with the famous red-and-black dance held by the Club National in Panajim on the final day.