A few moving images from Goa, which seek to depict diverse faces of this region. Some bringing in some good news too (it's not all doom and gloom). A big thank you to George Pinto and Agnelo for making this venture possible. Feel free to share these videos, which, as usual, are copylefted. FN
Understanding history, looking at Goa's art 06:09 The Xavier Centre of Historical Research, whose founder-director was Dr Teotonio R de Souza in the 1970s, is now looking to grow and expand. Meet current director, Jesuit priest Dr Delio de Mendonca sj, who introduces us to the campus and elaborates on their dreams and plans that hopefully will come true one day. http://xaviercentregoa.notlong.com Cafe Prakash? Why? 10:19 Voices from Goa tell you why Cafe Prakash, a tiny restaurant in Goa, now has pretension of being the 'unofficial press club of Goa'. Listen to Prakash Sakhalkar (after whom the restaurant is named), Ralino Sequeira, campaigner Soter D'Souza, writer Nagueshbab Karmali, Manoj Joshi, meet the staff, and hear homeopath Sushrut Martins, current manager 'Babu' Kaplesh Sakhalkar, Miguel Braganza, and Gomantak Times deputy news editor Ashley do Rosario. In English and Konkani. http://cafeprakash.notlong.com Leroy Veloso, the village life, and studying Goa 05:05 In a noisy cafe, Leroy of Moira (Goa) talks about what it means to understand a village in Goa. He talks about the past and present of Moira, and what makes it special ... and the traditional clans (vangors) of the village. http://villagegoa.notlong.com Romi Konkani, the case for it... (Tomazinho Cardozo) 05:08 Former Goa Speaker, dramatist and writer Tomazinho Cardozo makes a case of why Romi (Roman-script) Konkani needs recognition and acceptance in in today's Goa. http://romikonkani.notlong.com Nicholas Sequeira's garden in Saligao, Goa 10:43 A five-year-in-a-row prizewinning horticulturist tells of his success in keeping his garden green and colourful, and how this could offer new opportunities to others willing to work with the soil in Goa. http://agardeningoa.notlong.com Aren and Maths ... 03:43 A four-and-half year old from Goa talks about Math, numbers and other issues from life. http://arenandmath.notlong.com -- Frederick FN Noronha * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org * Phone +91-832-2409490
