Goa Carnival
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Goa Carnival is the most famous festival in the state and has been celebrated since the 18th century as a precursor to the abstinence of Lent. The 'Carnaval' is exclusive and unique to Goa, and was introduced by the Portuguese who ruled over Goa for over five hundred years.
Based on the Christian tradition of Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Wednesday) which refers to the events of the carnival celebrations; Goa Carnival is a festival that celebrates the culture and cuisine of Goa on a grand scale every year.
Carnival Tradition:
Goa Carnival is that the Assoltes, who perform at the folks plays at the carnival, dress up in costumes and prank their friends. Once they realize that they are being pranked, they need to pamper the performers with food and beverages. Goanese people throw their kitchen utensils out of the window. It is a famous tradition to perform when the parade walks by. No one gets hurt! It is an old Christian tradition to clean houses before Easter. Like Holi, people at Goa Carnival play with bright colors and get into playful fights. Earlier it used to be eggs, dyes, and flour, which has now been replaced with colour powders.
Red and Black Dance:
The dance perfomance is held before Fat Tuesday, the last day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Women are dressed in red tops and black shirts, and men in red shirts and black plants.
Carnival Food:
Treat your Tummy with Yummy Food. Goa carnival food is authentic food served by many restaurants and Hotels,with their super speciality in seafood and meat.So treat your taste buds and Enjoy Carnival.
