The carnival festivities kicked off in Goa with a colourfully - decorated float parade passing through the state capital on Saturday evening.
Speaking to reporters after flagging off the parade, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar gave the celebrations a dash of patriotic flavour: "Viva Carnival!
King Momo has given message - - eat, drink, be merry.
Today, the country is also moving ahead.
Our bravehearts have returned after demolishing Pakistan, " he said.
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