Goa Carnival | Curtorim 2018 | Part 2
The mirthful exuberance of the fun and music loving people of Goa reaches is climax during the three day Goa Carnival celebrations. Introduced by the Portugese settlers who rules Goa for about 500 years, and celebrated originally by the Catholics, this carnival, one-of-its-kind in the country has now dissolved all communal barriers. The three days preceding Lent (February) sees all Goa gyrating to the mad beat of music, fun, drink and dance. The festivities are presided over by King Momo, and his consort who are chosen from among the participants.