Goa Carnival 2024 -The Festival Dates, Celebrations, Dance

By - March 1, 2024 - Festivals, Goa
Goa Carnival Celebrations

Goa is the tourist hub of India. It attracts millions of tourists every year. Goa is known for its splendid beaches and heritage centers. Goa is also known for its festivals and celebrations. These fun festivities which begin from the New Year continue up to the celebration of Goa Carnival, also known as the pre-Mardi Gras revelry.

It is a tradition that dates back to the arrival of the Portuguese in Goa way back in 1510. It is based on the Christian tradition of Mardi Gras which is also known as Fat Wednesday. Goa Carnival celebrates the culture and cuisine of Goa every year.

Goa Carnival Date 2024

Every year Goa Carnival is celebrated during the month of February or March. This year it will be conducted from February 10th to 13th February. You can book the tickets in advance through Internet booking facilities.

Hotel and Flight booking should also be done in advance in order to avoid delays or any other inconveniences.

Origin of the Carnival

Goa Carnival originates from the tradition of Mardi Gras. It comes before the Lent season. It is a season of hedonistic feasts, dancing, and drinking before fasting and abstinence.

After the carnival, people will prepare themselves for Easter through Lent and prayers. Goa Carnival is a four-day festival that is celebrated all through the state with great delight and ardour.

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Attraction and Celebrations of Goa Carnival

Goa Carnival involves a lot of tourist activities. Tourists will be engaged in feasting, merrymaking, and drinking throughout the day.

The huge parades that take place in the various streets of Goa add a festive mood to the Carnival. Live bands and dances take place along with the parade.

These parades continue throughout the night. The city will be sleepless during these four days. The streets will be decorated with attractive lights and other items.

Goa Carnival will be at its topmost energy level with its dancing troupes, live electrifying music, sports competitions, and parades along with delicious Goan cuisines and drinks.

Traditions of the Carnival

The main event of the Carnival is Associates. They are people who perform sarcastic folk plays at the carnival. They dress up in costumes and prank their friends.

Those who are pranked should treat the performers with food and beverages. There are many such funny events that take place during the Carnival.

When the parade is passing Goan people throw their kitchen utensils out of the window. This is done to remember the old Christian tradition of cleaning the houses before Easter.

The Carnival is also the festival of colors. People smear each other with colors and also drenches in color.

Cuisines at the Carnival

Goa Carnival is the celebration of food and culture. Hotels and Restaurants provide a wide variety of seafood and meat.

Lots of food stalls will be put up which sell a variety of items like wine, shakes, snacks, and a variety of Indian and Goan food and beverages.

The festival will provide everyone with the best experiences of delicious food and magnificent culture.

Red and Black Dance

Goa Carnival involves a special dance called the Red and Black Dance. This marks the end of the Goan festival. It is held before Fat Tuesday, the last day of feasting before Lent begins.

Women will be dressed in red tops and black shirts and men in red shirts and black pants. They will be dancing to the beats of musical bands.

Travel Tips for Attending Goa Carnival 2024

Goa Carnival is the peak season of Goa tourism. Millions of visitors from all corners of the globe arrive at Goa to attend the Carnival. Therefore hotels, resorts, and homestays will be booked and filled in advance. So it is advised to book the accommodation well in advance.

Select a hotel of your choice and budget in advance through Internet booking. The prices will be high and on the spot, the booking will be difficult.

So it is advised to book the accommodation in advance. In order to visit the beaches and historical heritage centers, it is advised to book the tour packages which range from four days to ten days.  If you are interested you can also visit the nearby states.

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Safety Measures.

The street will be crowded. So it is advised to call the hotel if get stuck in traffic.

Since it has crowded pickpocketing will be common in the area but there will be a tight security system with drones, CCTVs, and metal detectors to ensure the safety of the participants.

How to Reach Goa?

Flight: All domestic as well as international flights around the country land at Dabolim International Airport, Goa.

Train: Margao and Vasco-da-Gama are the two major railway stations located in the southern area of Goa which is connected to all major cities in India.

Road: The national highways such as NH4A, NH17, and NH17A connect Goa with other major states of India like Mumbai, Mangalore, Belgaum, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, and Chennai.

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