000000000000000000000 The Goan may go out of Goa but the Goa will not go out of the Goan. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO The Goan may go out of Goa but the Goa will not go out of the Goan. World Goa Day founded by UK based Goan NRI Rene Barreto is an endeavour to bring together in solidarity Goans settled worldwide is a celebration of all things Goan; art and culture, customs and traditions, music, literature, cuisine and the Goan himself. Celebrated worldwide on August 20th, Goa World Day is gaining momentum all over the world with Goans that are homesick for their motherland. And why should the heart of the sentiment, Goa itself be left behind? Our very own World Goa Day event is happening on August 28th at Ida and Edwin Fonsecas Hotel Astoria, Assagao, Mapusa; 11 am is when celebrations commence. Kicked off by Wendell Rodricks, the event is a modish Sunday brunch-style theme party complete with quintessential Goan food, wines and the indispensable drink of the susegad, feni. There will also be a cultural program featuring Konkani music and artistes like Lulu and the Fortes Trio, Wilmix and Sharon etc. The event will also showcase the work of photographers like Ravindra Salgaonkar, Prasad Pankar, Nirmal Kulkarni, DJ Sasha, Alister Miranda, Joel de Souza and William Rodrigues; with the theme Lenspeak: Goa, it is an endeavour to view Goa from the perspective of their lens. All in all, the event is the Gift of Goa presented to you on a platter. A combination of modern lifestyle nuances and old world charm will ensure that youre all set to rock to the rhythm of Goa. All at a price of Rs. 250 per head that is inclusive of entry and brunch. The event is being organised by Think Geek Media and Productions. Director and journalist Ethel da Costa elaborates on the concept; This is an event that aims at building up overall solidarity among Goans. We want people to get together and take pride in being a community that is celebrated worldwide. The catchphrase here is think global, focus local. Local talent, local resources, local issues; this is a platform where all these integrate and work at bringing back the harmony and the synthesis that epitomize the Goan spirit. Ethel also delves further into the cause by elucidating that this is more than just an event to showcase Goa and its facets. It is an attempt at making Goa visible, so that it regains its warranted honour. Goans that have had the best of all worlds travelled should lend their experiences in making correct administrative and political decisions for the betterment of our society. Too many Goan youngsters want to try their luck outside in search of seemingly greener horizons. These should consciously stay in Goa and take charge of the situation, call the shots; to enhance Goan lifestyle, to elevate its position to that due to it. For bookings and info call on: 9822121012, 9226190933 000000000000000000000000000000000000000 WE ARE PROUD OF YOU , Ethel da Costa ! WE are also PROUD of those who will assist you in MAKING WORLD GOA DAY a GOAN SOLIDARITY DAY ! rene barreto 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com