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 Goa Carnival History - Goa
is admired and primarily visited by travelers in the time
of Goa Carnival to enjoy the real vibrant life of Goa. Carnival
of Goa is so well-liked that it is the most eagerly awaited
event both by the locals as well as the tourists. Carnival
is derived from the Portuguese word 'Carnaval', which means
'to take away meat'. It is the beginning of the period of
40 days of fasting of Lent. During this period abstinence
from meat is compulsory.
Introduced by the Portuguese in the 18th century, Goa Carnival History is a three-day festival and is celebrated mostly by
the Christians. In due course of time the carnival of Goa
absorbed some of the Hindu traditions and has crossed the
boundaries of the state or religion.
The carnival takes place in the month of February. The Customs of Goa Carnival usually begins on Sabado Gordo, i.e., Fat Saturday
and concludes on Shrove Tuesday, i.e., Fat Tuesday. It continues
for three days and nights.
The highlight of the striking frenzy of merriment is the
appointment and arrival of “KING MOMO” and his retinue
to the capital city Panaji on "Fat Saturday", the
eve of Carnival.
Goa Carnival History, it was introduced by its other rulers. It resisted
the fun loving culture of Goa. A king of chaos called "Momo"
is chosen and he presides over the three day activity.
Initially carnival was in a more rural and raucous form.
Flour, eggs, oranges, lemons, mud, sand-filled gloves along
with dirty water, and a variety of liquids and glue were targeted
at the passer bys. People used to throw old pans, pots, and
other kitchen utensils out of the windows as an emblematic
gesture to discard the old and dirty before the Lenten fast.
Even more extreme was the battleground scene where the weapons
were plaster-of-Paris eggs, wax lemons, corncobs and beans.
These blows were reciprocated with brooms and wooden spoons.
Endless lavish feasts, cakes and pastries being distributed
by convents, people used to gorge on food for three days.
Carnival is Goa is fun, frolic, loud music, dance and above
all complete enjoyment.
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