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Thanks Joel and Prajal, The following from the Goa news clippings was unintentionally the best refresher course I received on Konkani. We definitely need more of this. Konkani written in the context in which it is said. The following was great information and good writing style. Wonderful service to Goa and Goans. Regards GL SPECIALITIES OF GOAN VILLAGES: The famous Goan fish-curry made and served in an earthern pot called "kuinem" tastes better with its aroma of the earth. The famous Goan "ukdo" parboiled rice (xit) cooked and served in a typical Goan earthern pot called the "budkulo" tastes lovely. Yes! This is truly the speciality of every Goan village. It is Goa's true rural heritage. A beautiful floral heritage of Goa is reflected by the fragrance of its small "abolim" like "rattan abolim", "pishi abolim" and another yellowish coloured variety. The Government of Goa should declare "abolim" as the state flower of Goa. The botanical name of "abolim" is crossandra. (Prajal Sakhardande in Panorama-NT)
