------------------------------------------------------- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html -------------------------------------------------------
--- KAMALAKSH CHARI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Goans(mostly catholics and > some hindus) who never think Goa as their motherland > or birthplace but are > mostly inclined towards portuguese regime or culture > and thats what reflects > in their words when they say BJP as communal -------------------------- Words like yours turn my blood into ice-water. I have lived in different countries, I have embraced different cultures, different cultures have married into our family, we have given birth to different nationalities and yet I have never been anything other than a Goan. Having a Portuguese surname does not make me less Goan, having to spend large amounts of time away from Goa, does not diminish my love for my motherland. Having to eat hamburgers and pizzaz does not take away my longing for xacuti and sannas. When I die, wherever I am, my only request is that they fly my body back to Goa and bury me where my grandparents lie as do generations of my family before them. I trust the same holds true for you. Choose your words carefully. It's words like yours that spread hatred in the hearts of a community. Frankly I think you and Albert should be locked in one room and made to dance the lambada together. selma ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545469 ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------