"wHY SERVE GOAN GODSHE SWEETMEATS AND DELICACIES to guests during film festival
only?.......
Yes he's right!!! All over the world, local delicacies are promoted and
showcased in every nook and corner. Except in Goa!. I think this is an
excellent idea and needs to be seriously considered. Nowadays all we see in
Goa are chicken tandoori, chicken tikkas, (not even the authentic ones) chole
etc. etc. We are silently watching all the non Goans selling their wares,
whereas our delicacies take a back seat. I remember as a kid, my mother would
take me to the beaches of Vagathor, Vozran etc. There were no restaurants
there. A bujia stall would always be seen where hot chilly, onion bujia would
be sold wrapped in newspaper and tied with thread. Those type of bujias are
never found today. We are only catering for people who swarm from other parts
of the country.
Also Goan films, music and folklore should be given serious consideration. The
way Goa is showcased, it is not interesting for the local people. One may as
well go to any of the other beaches in India....what's the difference?
Bernice Pereira
