Carnival in Goa
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Carnival in Goa, also called "Carnaval", "Intruz", "Entrado",[1] or (colloquially) "Viva Carnival" [2] refers to the festival of carnival, in the Indian state of Goa. Though significantly smaller than the well-known Rio Carnival or the Portuguese Carnival of Madeira, the Goa Carnival is the largest in India and one of the few traditional celebrations of the Western Christian holiday in Asia.[3] The current version of the Goa Carnival was modelled after the Rio Carnival by a local musician named Timoteo Fernandes and imposed in 1965 to attract tourists. It has since turned into a major tourist attraction for the small state.[2]
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Quick Facts Goan Carnaval, Also called ...
Goan Carnaval | |
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Also called | Carnaval, Carnival |
Observed by | Goans, communities worldwide |
Type | Cultural |
Significance | Celebration prior to fasting season of Lent |
Begins | February |
2023 date | Afternoon, February 18 – midday, February 21 |
2024 date | Afternoon, February 10 – midday, February 13 |
2025 date | Afternoon, March 1 – midday, March 4 |
2026 date | Afternoon, February 14 – midday, February 17 |
Frequency | Annual |
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