Dear All,
What has so impressed me about the conversation so far is the manner in
which, unlike other posts I have seen on Goan groups, the discussion has
been on in a relatively respectful manner. THank you for that, and I
hope we can maintain that tone until the conclusion of this thread.
Floriano, you have really valid points. I especially saw red when you
mentioned the issue of power being shifted from the local to the
national level.
I agree therefore that there may be problems with the way in which the
event is being organised. However, these are problems that need to be
ironed out through dialogue and constant fine-tuning year after year.
Ofcourse this assumes that we are willing to dialogue, as are the
organisers of Sunburn...
I think the valid point that we must recognise is that there is a
difference (and a valid and important one) between Benedict's position
and that of Bernardo. One lives in the area and benefits economically
from Sunburn and tourism associated happenings, the other lives far away
and represents a perspective that has nothing to gain economically from
tourism etc etc.
This is significant I believe. There are many Goans who need to make
money and push themselves up to the next economic bracket. This is the
story of the beach belt, no matter how much I may dislike what it has
become. The question then is how do we work with them (local Goans)
rather than against them. Simply standing on a rock and crying like a
prophet of doom is not going to help.
regards,
J
