{"id":100869,"date":"2025-03-01T20:47:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T15:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=100869"},"modified":"2025-03-01T20:47:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T15:17:23","slug":"goa-carnaval-2025-draws-global-visitors-flagged-off-in-grand-style-by-honble-chief-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=100869","title":{"rendered":"Goa Carnaval 2025 Draws Global Visitors, Flagged Off in Grand Style by Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Goa Khabar : Goa\u2019s most awaited festival, the Goa Carnaval 2025, was officially flagged off today in a grand ceremony by Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant, along with Hon\u2019ble Minister for Tourism, Rohan Khaunte, Director of Tourism, Kedar Naik, Managing Director GTDC, Kuldeep Arolkar, Mayor of Panjim, Rohit Monserrate, Panjim Carnaval Committee, and actress Varsha Usgaonkar. With the legendary King Momo proclaiming his famous decree\u2014”Eat, Drink & Make Merry but Responsibly”\u2014the celebrations commenced, marking the beginning of four days of vibrant revelry until 4th March 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Carnaval has attracted a significant number of international tourists, with visitors from across the globe gathering in Goa to witness the grand spectacle. The festival’s signature float parade, a mesmerizing display of color, culture, and creativity, set off from Panjim, continuing through Mapusa, Morjim, Margao, and Vasco. Elaborately decorated floats showcased Goa\u2019s rich folklore, traditions, and modern artistic expressions, offering an immersive experience for both locals and global travelers. The streets resonated with flamboyant dancers, street performers, and infectious music, creating an atmosphere of unbridled festivity.<\/p>\n

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Speaking at the inauguration, Hon\u2019ble Minister for Tourism, Rohan Khaunte, emphasized the festival\u2019s growing international appeal and its role in promoting Goa\u2019s unique cultural heritage and responsible tourism. \u201cGoa Carnaval is not just a festival; it is a global celebration of our traditions, our people, and our warm hospitality. With visitors from all over the world joining us, we reaffirm Goa\u2019s position as a premier cultural and festival tourism destination, offering much more than just beaches\u2014an experience that blends culture, community, and sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Director of Tourism, Kedar Naik, highlighted the increasing international footfall at the festival. \u201cEvery year, Carnaval attracts a diverse mix of visitors, and this year, we have seen an impressive rise in international tourists eager to experience Goa\u2019s iconic festival. Our focus remains on making such events more inclusive, sustainable, and experiential for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the streets of Goa come alive with music, dance, and joyous celebrations, the Goa Carnaval 2025 stands as a testament to the state\u2019s rich heritage and its growing global recognition as a cultural tourism hub. With a diverse lineup of activities, including family-friendly events, street plays, and children\u2019s parades, the festival ensures an immersive experience for all, further solidifying Goa\u2019s status as a must-visit international destination.<\/p>\n

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Goa Khabar : Goa\u2019s most awaited festival, the Goa Carnaval 2025, was officially flagged off today in a grand ceremony by Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant, along with Hon\u2019ble Minister for Tourism, Rohan Khaunte, Director of Tourism, Kedar Naik, Managing Director GTDC, Kuldeep Arolkar, Mayor of Panjim, Rohit Monserrate, Panjim Carnaval Committee, and actress […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25169,"featured_media":100870,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[155,6],"tags":[3794],"class_list":["post-100869","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-155","category-6","tag-featured"],"read":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100869","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/25169"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=100869"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100869\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":100872,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100869\/revisions\/100872"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/100870"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=100869"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=100869"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=100869"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}