The Department of Tourism, Government
of Goa presents the highly anticipated, Goa
Carnaval from February 10 to 13 and the Goa Food & Cultural Festival from February 9 to 13 at D.B. Bandodkar Grounds, Campal, Panaji -
Goa. The float parade will be flagged off on Saturday, February 10 in the
capital city of Goa – Panaji. For the first time, a new route has been selected
and the parade will take place along the Miramar – Dona Paula Route.
The stage is all set to herald Goa’s
biggest celebration – the Goa Carnaval, and thousands of tourists are expected
to flock in to witness this grand spectacle. The streets across Goa will be
adorned with colourful buntings, banners, masks and themed décor. During the
vibrant 4 day Carnaval, float parades will take place at major cities in Goa;
Panaji (February 10), Margao (February 11), Vasco (February 12) and Mapusa
(February 13).
This year, Bruno Azaredo (57) from
Utorda, South Goa has been chosen to lead the Carnaval Parades as ‘King Momo’.
Azaredo has been in this industry for several years and has participated in
previous carnaval festivities as a dancer. King Momo is a mythological figure,
who is symbolic when it comes to carnaval celebrations and he will declare the
decree of “Eat, Drink and Make Merry” during his 4 day reign. The parade will
showcase diverse participants under various categories, displaying different
themes and messages. The total prize money for the four-day event has also been
increased.
The Goa Food & Cultural Festival
will be inaugurated on Friday, 9 February. Celebrate five days of fun, flavor
and fiesta, as the Food & Cultural Festival brings together a host of
professionals from the tourism & hospitality industry; hoteliers,
restaurateurs, beverage brands and lifestyle outlets to showcase their premium
offerings. The five day festival promises an exciting line-up of performances,
activities and events. Some of the festival highlights include food &
lifestyle stalls, performances by popular national bands including Agnee, Lagori, Ravi Chary with Gino
Banks & Troupe, live music by top Goan Bands – Crimson Tide and Rahul with
Raagas 2 Riches, international dance performances, fashion show by Anusha Shaikh, sand sculpture workshop,
Chef de Goa Cooking Contest, and much more.
The Chef de Goa competition is an
excellent platform for those with culinary knowledge and expertise to showcase
their flair. The competition celebrates the rich cuisine of Goa, and
contestants will have to participate in a series of rounds to win the coveted
title. The final will take place on 13th February at the festival
venue.
Gavin
Dias, General Manager - Goa
Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. stated “Goa Tourism extends a warm
welcome to everyone to be a part of these exquisite celebrations. The Carnaval
is a much awaited festival which celebrates the spirit of revelry for 4 days
and the 5 day Goa Food & Cultural Festival will showcase a vibrant mix of
live performances, food stalls, music and culture. This year we promise a bigger and exciting
lineup of festivities.”
The Food & Cultural festival is open to all and will commence
at 6 pm every evening.
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