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| Tourists taking pictures at Veli while waiting for the start. |
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The Cochin Carnival started with the Portuguese. We do not know how the tradition survived during the Calvinist Dutch period when most of the Catholics were sent out of the Fort. After the Independence, the Carnival is taken over and kept alive by our local enthusiasts who are doing a wonderful job in the last few years.
The excitement, the thrill, the crowd has not changed over the years. We always wanted to be at Fort Cochin on the New Year Day to be part of the spirit.
Cochin is one in spirit when it comes the Carnival. This year we have seen unprecedented crowd both during the New Year Eve and also on the Carnival Day. Yes, the spirit of Cochin is spreading.
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| Participants refreshing themselves just before the start. |
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| The crowds thronged the street when the carnival procession passed by. |
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| The floats were interesting and innovative in their themes and installation. |
