Goa Carnival 2014 Event Itinerary Packages Details Schedules
History of Goa Carnival, This carnival cum festival was first started in Goa in the year 1961. It was initially celebrated by King Memo, one of the legendary Chaos kings of the state and is one of the Portuguese festivals. Since the state has experienced the reign of different Portuguese rulers for more than 500 years, this festival reflects some of the Portuguese lifestyle.
The Goa Carnival 2014 is one of the most anticipated events in Goa. It is unique to Goa and offers 4 days of fun and frolic with various events, float parades and dances happen all over the state. The main attraction of the Goan Carnival is the floats parade which is held in various cities on Goa.
The floats parades have various floats done by fun loving Goans which showcase the fun side and the traditions of Goa. Goa Carnival 2014 Itinerary, For the Carnival parade the entire city is decked with lights and colorful banners and the whole city sports a fun mood.
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Goa Carnival 2014 Dates
1st March, 2014 - Panjim
2nd March, 2014 - Margao
2nd March, 2014 - Ponda
3rd March, 2014 - Vasco
3rd March, 2014 - Curchorem
3rd March, 2014 - Shiroda
4th March, 2014 - Mapusa
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Goa Carnival 2014 Venue
The floats parades will be held in the cities of Panaji, Margao, Mapusa and Vasco. The main Carnival floats parade typically kicks off from the capital city Panaji first and then on subsequent days is held in the other cities of Goa. The Panaji floats parade starts off from the Patto and then it moves through the whole city and at last it winds up at Campal.
Goa Carnival 2014 Details Carnaval Food & Cultural Festival starts on 28th February, 2014 at Panjim, The “Magson’s Chef-de-Goa Cooking Contest" is being held as a part of the Goa Carnaval Food and Cultural Festival, 2014. The opening Round of the contest which will be held at the Miramar Residency on 27th February,2014 at 4PM. The theme of the contest is "Authentic Goan Cuisine".
Goa Carnival 2014 March, the Final Round will be held on 2nd March, 2014 at the Goa Carnaval Food and Cultural Festival Venue (Merces Ground). The winners will be presented with a Magson's Gift Hamper along with many more exciting prizes. The Carnaval ends on 4th March, 2014.
Below is a timetable of the performances to be held at the Goa Carnaval 2014
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DAY 1: 28th February, 2014
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Inauguration Programme
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Dance Acrobats Darryl and Raquel
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Live band (Varun Carvalho)
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Headlining Act by Agnee
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DAY 2: 1st March, 2014
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Nilesh Kamat & Joe Live & Solo
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brothers in arms/ Latin Dance Performance by "floor fillers"
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Headlining Act by Kunal Ganjawala
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DAY 3: 2nd March, 2014
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Alcatraz (Live band)
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Springbok African Acrobats
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Headlining Act by Rabbi Shergil
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DAY 4: 3rd March, 2014
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Nezz & Neka
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Simple truth (Live band)
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Headlining Act (Fashion show & Lorna)
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DAY 5: 4th March, 2014
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International Bollywood dancers
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Crimson Tide
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Headlining Act by Carla Mohini and Forefront
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The celebrations of Goa carnival 2014 Event are not just restricted to the day time. A number of acrobats, brass bands, clowns, dancers, fire eaters, jesters etc. are seen to be drama in the streets of some of the major cities of Goa. The partying is carried on throughout the nights of those festival days. A vast amount of zest and zeal are seen among the crowd during this state carnival. Dominated by lots of fun and enjoyment, a niche has been carved with a unique characteristic charm.
Goa Carnival 2014 Tickets
It is an open event and someone can join the festival. So if you are eager to enjoy this unique festival, make your tour plan in February 2014.
Tips for Goa Carnival
The best tip to enjoy Goa Carnival is to plan your tour to Goa and book your Flight tickets and hotel in goa well in advance so that there won't be any issue in last minute booking as it attracts vast number of tourists at that particular time. Do pack your comfortable shoes as Goa Carnival involves lots of travelling and street activities. |
