THE GOAN NETWORK
PANAJI:
The annual Carnival and Shigmotsav float parade will be held in Goa in February and March, respectively.
Addressing a press conference, tourism Director Kedar Naik said that the Carnival will take place from February 28 to March 4 offering five days of colourful celebrations and float parades across Goa.
A grand curtain-raiser in Porvorim on February 28 will set the tone for the event, followed by parades in Panaji on March 1, Margao on March 2, Vasco on March 3, and Mapusa and Morjim on March 4.
The prize plus infrastructure money allotted for Panaji, Margao, Vasco and Mapusa carnaval organising committee is Rs. 27. 35 lakhs whereas that for Porvorim it's Rs. 17.35 lakhs and for Morjim it's Rs. 14.25 lakhs, the director stated.
Naik further informed that the Shigmo Festival, a grand 15-day celebration of Goa’s vibrant folk traditions, will be held from March 15 to March 29, across 19 centres.
The festivities will commence in Ponda on March 15, followed by Margao on March 16, Mandrem and Quepem on March 17, Shiroda and Curchorem on March 18, and Dharbandora on March 19.
Calangute will host the parade on March 20, followed by Vasco on March 21 and Panaji on March 22. Parades in Mapusa and Sanguem are scheduled for March 23, while Canacona will celebrate on March 24 and Pernem on March 25.
The celebrations continue in Valpoi and Cuncolim on March 26, Bicholim on March 27, Sanquelim on March 28, and will culminate in Porvorim on March 29.
Earlier, the Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte, along with GTDC Chairman Ganesh Gaonkar, Director of Tourism chaired meetings with the organising committees for Carnaval, Shigmotsav, and Shiv Jayanti. These discussions focused on ensuring the successful execution of these events, with detailed planning on logistics, coordination, and promotional strategies to enhance their appeal and reach.
