VIVA GOA CARNIVAL!!!

The Goa Carnival begins with a bang before Lent (the Catholic religious period)  in February. The Carnival involves the locals (and of late tourist) joining the celebration forming groups who dance and party in the Carnival parade in streets of Goa.
The Carnival is traditionally held in Panjim, Mapusa and Margao. The celebrations are strognly felt in large Catholic pockets of Goa .
During Lent, no parties or other celebrations were held, and people refrained from eating rich foods, such as meat, dairy, drinks and sweets. In the days before Lent, all rich food and drink had to be disposed of. The consumption of this, in a giant party that involved the whole community, is thought to be the origin of Carnival.
European tourist joined the celebration along with the Indian film industry this year  to give the celebration a filip.The Carnival has always attracted Indian and Europena tourist alike. The party last for a week as the Carnival Parade is held in all major city's of Goa, with people from all walks of life come out in large numbers. The Goa Carnival has evolved over the years and the number of floats and participants have so also swelled along with the the prize money. The Goa Government has boosted carnival with top security measures along with elaborate tour and travel arrangements for tourist during this period. The Carnival has always impacted the  tourism related business during this festive spell.
Now savour the melting moments and make sure to be there next time.
Viva Goa!!!