Carnival spirit ignites Curtorkars' creativity

Kimberly Colaco

STRUMMING A POSE

Music is an inseparable part of Carnival celebration and this youngster enforces that virtue by striking a pose with a replica of a guitar.

Goa| Curtorim | Carnival 2024| Tradition of Goa | Photo: Kristion Colaco

MEET MATER?

Lightning McQueen and Mater the tow truck are best friends - but at Curtorim, Mater was seen teaching locals to keep the place clean.

Goa| Curtorim | Carnival 2024| tradition of Goa| Garbage | social message | Photo: Kristion Colaco

CORN ON A COB

An adorable toddler dressed as a corn stole many hearts. Kids were encouraged to participate in the fancy dress competition to tap into their hidden talents.

Goa| Curtorim | Carnival 2024| tradition of Goa| fancy dress| kids | Photo: Kristion Colaco

DEATH CALLS

This might be new, but did you know Curtorim has its own Grim Reaper? He made his appearance in Curtorim on Sunday at the Carnival parade.

Goa| Curtorim | Carnival 2024| Traditions| Masks | Photo: Kristion Colaco

VIEWING GALLERY

Locals sat on compound walls to get the best view of Curtorim floats.

Goa| Curtorim | Carnival 2024| Traditions of Goa|Colourful spectacle | Photo: Kristion Colaco

WHAT ELSE TO DO?

People, who had gathered to witness the Carnival floats at 5.30 pm, kill time on their cell phones. The float parade took off at 8.30 pm, a three-hour delay.

Goa| Curtorim | Carnival 2024| Traditions |Crowd| Delay | Photo: Kristion Colaco

JOIE DE VIVRE

A boy plays with a water gun, spraying not just water but his infectious joy.

Goa| Curtorim | Carnival 2024| Traditions|Water gun | Photo: Kristion Colaco

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