What did Italian visitor Silvia Rovelli think of the Red Road Carnival?

Silvia Rovelli called the Red Road Carnival "an exhibition of the city's cultural history" and said it was a "cultural extravaganza" where "cultural traditions and heritage merged with festivity."

How did Russian national Yuvatisachi describe the Red Road Carnival?

Yuvatisachi, who has been staying in Mayapur for the past four years, said she was "spellbound" by the carnival and that "so many people have come to watch the exciting artwork, creativity and this beautiful cultural programme."

What did the Spanish couple Iswari Jahnava and Madhav think of the Red Road Carnival?

The couple, who had initially gone to Mayapur to meet their parents, decided to attend the carnival after hearing about it, calling the event "wonderful" and saying it "will remain in our memory forever."

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Foreigners Enchanted by Kolkata's Vibrant Durga Puja Carnival

6 Oct

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Italian visitor Silvia Rovelli calls the carnival a "cultural extravaganza"
Russian national Yuvatisachi says the event is "spellbinding"
Couple from Spain attends the carnival after visiting Mayapur

On October 6th, 2025, Kolkata's annual Red Road Carnival drew a diverse crowd of foreign visitors, who were enchanted by the city's vibrant Durga Puja celebrations. Italian tourist Silvia Rovelli described the event as "an exhibition of the city's cultural history," where "cultural traditions and heritage merged with festivity."

Russian national Yuvatisachi, who has been staying in Mayapur for the past four years, was spellbound by the carnival, saying, "I'm spellbound. So many people have come to watch the exciting artwork, creativity and this beautiful cultural programme." A Spanish couple, Iswari Jahnava and Madhav, had initially gone to Mayapur to meet their parents, but upon hearing about the carnival, they decided to attend it, calling the event "wonderful" and saying it "will remain in our memory forever."

The carnival provided a platform for foreign visitors to experience the best of Kolkata's Durga Puja festivities, from the grand idols to the captivating cultural performances. As one attendee, Kimberly Riddle from Washington, noted, "The carnival is not just about seeing idols and their decorations, rather it is a way to be acquainted with Bengali art and culture."