Carnival of Goa

Goa (which was a Portuguese colony) has a long tradition of celebrating "Carnival" known as Intruz (possibly from the Portuguese word Entrudo, another name for Carnival) with colorful masks and floats. The city of Loutulim has the largest carnival which sees merry residents gathered on the streets amid beating of drums and reverberating music. There is participation of a large number of tourists. Dance troupes performed skits before throwing water on each other. After the revelry, song and dance, great food and good wine come together beautifully. After partying, the crowds enjoy a delightful Goan cuisine at a buffet dinner.

This festival is celebrated in the month of February. For the three days and nights the streets of Goa comes alive and colorful. The week long event, the lively procession, the floats, the strumming of guitars, exclusive dances and the non stop parties are all the part of the Goa Carnival.

The Carnival of Goa has came from Spanish and Portuguese colonies. The carnival is administered by the King Momo. This cultural also symbolizes Goa