The word "intruz" comes from a Portuguese word "entrudo", which according to my Collins dictionary, translates to Shrovetide or Carnival.
>________________________________ >From: MD <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Sent: Tuesday, 21 February 2012 10:31 AM >Subject: [Goanet] Goanet] No intruz celebrations in Goa more than 3 decades >ago. > > > >INTRUZ / CARNIVAL >Intruz is the original form of the most popular Carnival being >celebrated in Goa. This original form viz. Intruz was introduced >during the Portuguese regime in four talukas called the ‘Old >Conquests’ and was celebrated exclusively by the Goan Catholics. The >said tradition is maintained in Salcete taluka and also a few villages >in Tiswadi. People move in colorful attire playing music from place to >place and also throw colours as a mark of joy and happiness. The music >and songs are greatly influenced by western tradition. >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Protect Goa's natural beauty > > Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve > > Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php > >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
