Goa Carnival

• Location: Goa, India

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: February or early March (dates vary annually before Lent)

• Duration: ~4 days

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of attendees across multiple cities

• Venue: Streets of Panaji, Mapusa, Margao, Vasco da Gama, and other towns

• Organizer: Department of Tourism, Government of Goa

• Established: 18th century (Portuguese colonial origin, revived mid-20th century)

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Medium

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but costumes and masks are common in parades and celebrations

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes