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The GOA in Vancouver has decided to use our next scheduled picnic, 14 August, 2005,to celebrate the WGD. This is the first time we have undertaken to celebrate this global day to show our solidarity as Goans. Our celebration will include the usual summer games, Goan music with dancing which will include the theme "Proud to be Goan". Of course all the Goan delicacies will be available for the participants. We expect a crowd of over 200 to attend. 0000000000000000000000000000000000 OUR MESSAGE FOR WORLD GOA DAY 2005 0000000000000000000000000000000000 Congratulations to you, Rene, for spearheading the celebration of World Goa Day. The idea, though simple in concept, brings all Goans globally together in spirit. We, Goans, are unique in our culture, thanks to the Portuguese influence. We have been forged into a unique people who have settled on all five continents with our cuisine, music and traditions unchanged and have produced many world renowned personalities in all walks of life,including Roman Catholic Cardinals. We should be proud of our "Goan contribution" to the world society. And there is no better way than to show our pride on "WORLD GOA DAY". We wish all Goan Associations around the world a very enjoyable and successful World Goa Day. Cleto Dos Remedios Secretary Goan Overseas Association Vancouver, BC Canada ======================================================= 00000000000000000000000000 The SONG FOR WORLD GOA DAY 00000000000000000000000000 PROUD TO BE GOAN ================= Words and music by Basilio Magno Commissioned by Rene Barreto for WORLD GOA DAY 88888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 1st Verse Goa is a dot on the big map of the world, But it's a Paradise in great India. We've Hindus, Christians, Muslims, all living in harmony, And best of all is that they all speak in Konkani, Our women are pretty and clever all the same, Goa, we sing in your great name. Refrain: I'm proud to be Goan, proud to be Goan, no matter where I was born; If I was born in Portugal or India, in England, Canada or in Brazil; In U.S.A., Australia, New Zealand or East Africa; In Pakistan or Persian Gulf, in Europe or in Asia Wherever it was meant to be: I'm Proud to be Goan, I love my xit koddi And Konkani. Konkani Refrain Anv patradden bhoron Goemkar mhunntam, porvau na khoim zolmolam; Zori Purtugalak vo Indiek zalam, Inglandak, Canadak vo Brazilak. Amerikak, Australiak, New Zealandak, East Afrikak, Pakistanak vo Persian Golf, vo Europak vo Asiak. Khoimsorui anv tor zolmolam: Anv Goemkar mhunntam, xit koddi jeitam, Konknni uloitam. (repeat Konkani Refrain...) 2nd Verse Goans win affection in any society, We create social clubs wherever we be. World Goa Day has come to stay, Let's make it really great, Let's give back now to Goa, our due on silver plate. Let's help Goans to get good jobs where it may be, To live in Peace, Prosperity. (sing Refrain in English and Konkani as above.) I'm Proud to be Goan.....and...Anv Patradden bhoron,,,, Basilio Magno Aptdo.261, E-29740 Torre del Mar (Malaga), Spain. ====================================================== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com