How about educating young Goans about Abbe Faria and his contribution TO Goa and Goans? (Not the Portugues or French). Other than his statue, what of his legacy is left in today's Goa? Kind Regards, GL
dommartin >May 31, 2006 will mark the 250th birth anniversary of Abbe Faria. Perhaps, >incorporated in this Year�s World Goa Day should be the initiative to urge >the Indian Postal authorities into issuing a stamp to mark the historical >event and the singular significance of this illustrious Goan. > Alfred de Tavares Great idea Dom. Let us also suggest the same to the Portuguese and French philatelic authorities. i will be intouch with you.
