The state of Goa enjoys its many festivals, featuring a series of public holidays, religious Hindu celebrations and even Christian events, such as Easter and Christmas. When visiting Goa, try to time your holiday with one of its biggest festivals, when you will find plenty of things to do, see and enjoy.
Goa's Feast of St. Francis Xavier is especially popular and takes place each year at the beginning of December, while for something a little different, the Beach Bonanza is a true highlight and based around the region's many coastal resorts. The main festivals in Goa are described here, month by month
Goa Carnival Dates 2015
When: 14th February, 2015
Where: Goa
In the days when Goa was ruled lock, stock and barrel by the Portuguese, the tradition of an annual festival- held four days before the start of Lent- began. It started as a bit of a farce, where the white colonial rulers pretended to be 'black' slaves, and the slaves, mostly from Mozambique, plastered their faces with flour and took on the role of the masters. The local Konkanis watched in amusement- as they still do, to some extent, whenever a feni-befuddled tourist tries joining in the fun.
Goa Carnival Celebrations
Goa Carnival is the most awaited event in Goa, preparations for which start from December itself. Other than music, dance and other entertainment, the carnival in Goa also features short plays depicting the tradition and culture of Goa in a unique way.
Pre-Lent carnivals are a time for fun and Goa's carnival is revelry all the way. It's the last big bash before the season of Lent starts, and this is when Goa parties for five days, non-stop.
The festival will kick start on the 8th of February with a Food and Cultural festival with cooking competition being the main feature of the day. The opening ceremony with be held on the 9th of February.
The Goa Carnival, true to form, is a time for unrestrained merrymaking with fashion, dancing, processions, music performed by both local and national level artists and unlimited food, with more than 70 stalls providing food and beverages, being part and parcel of the festivities.
Momo, the legendary King of Chaos leads his entourage of fire- eaters, acrobats, clowns, jesters, dancers, brass bands and revellers in parade down the main street of Panaji, Goa. King Momo commands his people to 'kha, piye and majja kar' - eat, drink and make merry and so be it!
Goa's Feast of St. Francis Xavier is especially popular and takes place each year at the beginning of December, while for something a little different, the Beach Bonanza is a true highlight and based around the region's many coastal resorts. The main festivals in Goa are described here, month by month
Goa Carnival Dates 2015
When: 14th February, 2015
Where: Goa
In the days when Goa was ruled lock, stock and barrel by the Portuguese, the tradition of an annual festival- held four days before the start of Lent- began. It started as a bit of a farce, where the white colonial rulers pretended to be 'black' slaves, and the slaves, mostly from Mozambique, plastered their faces with flour and took on the role of the masters. The local Konkanis watched in amusement- as they still do, to some extent, whenever a feni-befuddled tourist tries joining in the fun.
Goa Carnival Celebrations
Goa Carnival is the most awaited event in Goa, preparations for which start from December itself. Other than music, dance and other entertainment, the carnival in Goa also features short plays depicting the tradition and culture of Goa in a unique way.
Pre-Lent carnivals are a time for fun and Goa's carnival is revelry all the way. It's the last big bash before the season of Lent starts, and this is when Goa parties for five days, non-stop.
The festival will kick start on the 8th of February with a Food and Cultural festival with cooking competition being the main feature of the day. The opening ceremony with be held on the 9th of February.
The Goa Carnival, true to form, is a time for unrestrained merrymaking with fashion, dancing, processions, music performed by both local and national level artists and unlimited food, with more than 70 stalls providing food and beverages, being part and parcel of the festivities.
Momo, the legendary King of Chaos leads his entourage of fire- eaters, acrobats, clowns, jesters, dancers, brass bands and revellers in parade down the main street of Panaji, Goa. King Momo commands his people to 'kha, piye and majja kar' - eat, drink and make merry and so be it!
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