February 17, 2023: It is the season of Carnival, the time of year when the streets of Goa come alive with music, dances, parades and cheer. People are all set to blend in the spirit of the awaiting festivities yet again.
The Porvorim Carnival Committee hosted Goa’s first-ever curtain raiser event as a prelude to the Grand Carnival in the presence of esteemed dignitaries: Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Hon. Minister of State for Tourism & Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India, Shri Rohan Khaunte, Hon. Minister of Tourism, IT and Printing & Stationery, Government of Goa, Shri. Sanjeev Ahuja, Secretary Tourism, Government of Goa, Shri Pravimal Abhishek, IAS, Director of Tourism, Government of Goa, Shri Jit Arolkar, Chairman; Housing Board MLA – Mandrem Constituency and Shri. Kedar Naik, Vice Chairman; GSIDC, MLA Saligao along with other dignitaries. The parade was led by King Momo-the beloved King of Carnival and was flagged off at 4:30 PM at Service Road, Porvorim.
Hon. Minister of Tourism, Shri Rohan Khaunte greeted everyone during the carnival. The crowd soared in high spirits, “VIVA Carnival! VIVA Carnival!” The procession was led by an orchestra, trumpets and bands playing the Goa Carnaval theme song along with dance performances.
