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Saturday, March 12, 2011

Eat, Drink and be Merry; Goa Carnival starts

Goa carnival begins on Saturday, thousands of people flock to the streets of the river Mandovi here to see a parade led by King Momo. " Secretary of State Sanjay Srivastava bordered the parade near the Old Secretariat here.King Momo, an honorary doctorate from the figure of fantasy, the setting you say "eat, drink and be merry" during the carnival. float parade in Panaji heralds four days to celebrate. Tourism Unit has organized rallies in five cities and the best floats will receive prizes. In addition, private organizations also organize fashion shows in other cities.

King Momo, flanked by the Queens, led the parade in Bandodkar Dayanand Marg here along the picturesque River Mandovi. The parade defeat of two miles was flooded with revelers. About 30,000 people watched the parade of colors. But unlike the Brazilian carnival, nudity is strictly a control without any here.Floats before you can travel on the streets. There were a few floating in the environment a hot topic in Goa. Companies also have the opportunity to advertise, although there is a ban on commercial fleet. The carnival came to Goa by the Portuguese, who ruled the state for 450 years. Even after his departure, the tradition continues.

11 hurt in accident during Goa's carnival parade

Panaji: Eleven people were injured when the brakes of a vehicle that was part of a carnival float in the city of Mapusa Goa no, police said Wednesday. The condition of two injured is said to be critical. The injured were hospitalized and nine of them were rejected. However, Sandra and Virendra Salgaonkar Dabholkar, who was seriously injured in Tuesday night are being treated at a local medical center.

Mapusa city is 15 km from here. The jeep was pulling the fleet that had a dance of Goa are taken in this matter. When the brakes of the jeep no, it was chaos. Eleven people were injured, "a station agent Mapusa police said. The jeep was part of a parade float sponsored by a nightclub popular Calangute. Carnival Processions are a symbol of the Portuguese colonial legacy and celebrate Goa each year before the festival of the season Lent.The saint who is to celebrate in a long parade continues with colorful floats masked dancers, led by King Momo, or Carnival King.