The only place in India apart from Goa, where the Carnival is held is in IC Colony , Borivali (w).
Though this year there were more Advertising floats than People’s parade floats maybe due to low prize money or the overall recession. Nevertheless the turnout and people participation in the parade was decent.
After the parade the event moves to the ground where there’s music ,dance, games, fun & Food. There no booze allowed anymore but people do manage to smuggle in. Update – booze was available @ da carnival, Tiger beer stall and local bar counter @ reasonable rates, Every body had a bottle or peg in their hand.
Carnival Details:
Where: BMC Ground, Opp Rishi Complex, Holy X Rd, Borivali (w).
When: 21st & 22nd Feb 2009-02-21
What time: 6 pm Onwards
Damages: 50 bucks, if you are Eyesee Vision Customer, Pls go n collect your free ticket.
Sharing some snapshots of the Carnival Parade.
Band leading the Parade
King MOMO & Co
VOIC Float
Haathi mere Saathi
Communal Harmony Float
Still haven’t figured out how Kasab got in the float?
Anti-Leprosy Float
Old Monk Pirates
Vintage Football Club
To see all Photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bombaylives/sets/72157594283675812/
King Momo : Not the ones you eat at Tibetian joints, read this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Momo_(Carnival_character) , here in IC Colony its normally the guy who been around for a while and bit famous. ( Earlier Momo’s include Martin from Martin Driving school and Oscar from IC Medical , Louis from Louis stores (need to confirm on that)
Float : A float is a decorated platform, either built on a tempo, Rickshaw, Bullock- cart, or towed behind a moving vehicle
Earlier Carnival Posts:-
http://www.bombaylives.com/?p=825
http://www.bombaylives.com/?p=551
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You have a great collection of pictures in this post. We do have our version of Carnival here at Kochi, Kerala every year on the New Year Eve. It is also a grand affair with lots of singing, dancing and pure fun.
I would try to get some pictures of the event next time around.
Hey Satish,
Nice pics of the carnival. I was in Bombay in Dec and had come to I.C colony for the first time ever. Couldn’t believe I was in Bombay. Reminded me so much of Goa… Yr pics so captured the beauty of the place…