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My personal view on the World Goan Day effort and bringing it to every
continent and country was that of Rene Barreto. It is not so much as to who
conceived the idea for the Goa Day, but more so who nurtured, tendered
and propagated it to the ends of the globe. For this Rene deserves all
credit. In Goa we say: mezar-velem kelem kadum soirik korta. Lets give
credit where credit belongs, and here the credit duly belongs to Rene
Barreto.
Although, I am not a great fan for celebrating the World Goan Day, on just
one day in August, I can understand the sentiments, emotions and feelings it
fosters world-wide wherever the Goan Diaspora has made their home.
To Goans in Goa this might not mean a big deal, but to the rest of the world
it is a unique opportunity for getting together, discussing the roots and
celebrating the Day. Goa does Not need the money of the diaspora; Goa is
rich in itself, self-sufficient and boasts of huge revenues thanks to our
Goan brethren in the Gulf and on the ships who have a major stake in this
contribution. Albeit, Goa may need help in other ways such as asset
management, setting up businesses, industries and infrastructures which in
many respects has fallen by the wayside mainly because of mismanagement and
corruption.
So I say: Congratulation Rene! Keep up the good work! Do not be
discouraged and dont let anything dampen your spirits. Your efforts are
very much appreciated world-wide.
Best wishes,
Joe Vaz
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