Goa Carnival 2022: Extravagant and colourful carnival parades are usually held in Goa’s cities, but this would be the very first time in many years that the state capital, Panaji, was host a beach carnival.
Carnival is Goa’s most sought off festival, and preparations for the festivities begin as early as December when the streets are lavishly decorated with appealing lights, tableaus and lavish grand celebrations are hosted. For weeks leading up to the carnival, one can feel the enthusiasm growing. Carnaval, Intruz, Viva Carnival, and Entrada are some of the names given to Goa Carnival’s tiny but delightful event.
announced the dates of Carnival, the most anticipated event in the state.
Float parades held at Panaji, Margao, Vasco today (March 1) at Mapusa.
Goa Carnival History
Goa’s carnival colourful processions begin during the month of February before the holy season of Lent, which sees the devout fast or abstains from some food, are symbolic of the state’s colonial Portuguese legacy.
It is a 3-day festival in which Goa celebrates with joy and enthusiasm. This is a grand carnival, which was first celebrated by Catholics and was introduced by the Portuguese colonisers who ruled Goa for almost 500 years, has now broken all sectarian borders.
