This whole controversy is another example where Goans have a difficult time to see beyond the tip of their nose.
The whole idea of a celebration (if one wants to term it such) would be for socio-economic advancement of the natives - both Hindu and Catholic in Goa. If Goans were smart, this event could be a bonanza-year for tourism to Goa from Portugal and else where in Europe. Why are the Brits so ga-ga about the upcoming royal wedding? It is all about tourists pounds ... pounds ... pounds. Similarly President Obama's recent visit to St. Xavier's college, Mumbai, would have been utilized by other groups (including Indian) to maximum advantage. Sikhs were very disappointed on the last minute cancellation of the President's visit to Amritsar. The alumni of SFX college should have started a fund and along with a matching grant from the US state department have a new wing built onto the college for the benefit of the next generation of Mumbai's residents, graduating from SFX college. It is still not too late for this effort. Regards, GL ------------- Flora I definitely think there is nothing better to do in life than dwell in the past and rot in the dung!