"Transvestites" at The Goa Carnival

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The Goa Carnival contested cultural competitions Contestants wear outrageous costumes and elaborate masks In Goan villages the festivities retain a more indigenous flavor Though celebrated by the Christian population of Goa the festival today has no religious undertones and is more a cultural highlight Goa carnival street parade

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Size: 3559px × 5397px
Location: Margao, Salcete, Goa, India
Photo credit: © Ladi Kirn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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