'Further problems emerge because this documentary tries to understand Goa’s traditional practices through a nationalistic lens where one origin is sought and where Christianity is understood and is brushed aside as an historical accident. Take for instance the comments of Pandurang Phaldesai, (then) Member Secretary, Kala Academy, Goa: “Our ancestors have the same roots. Same culture. Due to historical accidents (itihasik apghat) two religions emerged. But our culture remained the same. Our heritage is the harmony that we have maintained.”'
Read more @ http://daleluismenezes.blogspot.in/2013/07/dancing-to-same-old-tune.html Dale Luis Menezes Find my writings @ www.daleluismenezes.blogspot.com ------------------------------- Push thought to extremes -Louis Althusser -------------------------------
