| Goans' get-together on Nov 13 |
ANJUNA Mo Kio, Miramarina Bay, Para Lebar ... These are not misspelt Singapore localities, but the names of old and familiar places in Singapore that have been "married" to the names of some of Goa's world-famous beaches.
It's to remind the 150-odd ethnic Goans here of their homeland's links to Singapore, when they celebrate Goa Nite next month.
On Nov 13, the tiny, colourful community from India's famous "Latino" state will gather in an annual 25-year-old ritual at the Singapore Swimming Club, with Hooters Restaurant providing the entertainment.
"We wanted to bring in a real Goan band and bailaderas (dancing girls) from Goa; but it was too expensive," said Mr Arthur Martin, from Pune � a city neighbouring Mumbai � now a Singapore citizen and a shipping executive.
The legacy of four centuries of Portuguese rule in Goa is apparent in the Goans' sosse gado (happy-go-lucky) culture and vibrant way of life.
Goans first came here in 1910 as bandmasters and musicians for the silent movies of the era. According to Mr Martin, some married Singaporean women, while others shifted to Malacca.
The Goans in Singapore today are mainly professionals from India working in the IT, shipping, hotel and banking industries.
Tickets to Goa Nite are priced at $35 for adults and $12 for children. Non-Goans are welcome. For details, call Mr Martin at 9672 2113. � Shobha Tsering Bhalla
ANJUNA Mo Kio, Miramarina Bay, Para Lebar ... These are not misspelt Singapore localities, but the names of old and familiar places in Singapore that have been "married" to the names of some of Goa's world-famous beaches.
It's to remind the 150-odd ethnic Goans here of their homeland's links to Singapore, when they celebrate Goa Nite next month.
On Nov 13, the tiny, colourful community from India's famous "Latino" state will gather in an annual 25-year-old ritual at the Singapore Swimming Club, with Hooters Restaurant providing the entertainment.
"We wanted to bring in a real Goan band and bailaderas (dancing girls) from Goa; but it was too expensive," said Mr Arthur Martin, from Pune � a city neighbouring Mumbai � now a Singapore citizen and a shipping executive.
The legacy of four centuries of Portuguese rule in Goa is apparent in the Goans' sosse gado (happy-go-lucky) culture and vibrant way of life.
Goans first came here in 1910 as bandmasters and musicians for the silent movies of the era. According to Mr Martin, some married Singaporean women, while others shifted to Malacca.
The Goans in Singapore today are mainly professionals from India working in the IT, shipping, hotel and banking industries.
Tickets to Goa Nite are priced at $35 for adults and $12 for children. Non-Goans are welcome. For details, call Mr Martin at 9672 2113. � Shobha Tsering Bhalla
ANJUNA Mo Kio, Miramarina Bay, Para Lebar ... These are not misspelt Singapore localities, but the names of old and familiar places in Singapore that have been "married" to the names of some of Goa's world-famous beaches.
It's to remind the 150-odd ethnic Goans here of their homeland's links to Singapore, when they celebrate Goa Nite next month.
On Nov 13, the tiny, colourful community from India's famous "Latino" state will gather in an annual 25-year-old ritual at the Singapore Swimming Club, with Hooters Restaurant providing the entertainment.
"We wanted to bring in a real Goan band and bailaderas (dancing girls) from Goa; but it was too expensive," said Mr Arthur Martin, from Pune � a city neighbouring Mumbai � now a Singapore citizen and a shipping executive.
The legacy of four centuries of Portuguese rule in Goa is apparent in the Goans' sosse gado (happy-go-lucky) culture and vibrant way of life.
Goans first came here in 1910 as bandmasters and musicians for the silent movies of the era. According to Mr Martin, some married Singaporean women, while others shifted to Malacca.
The Goans in Singapore today are mainly professionals from India working in the IT, shipping, hotel and banking industries.
Tickets to Goa Nite are priced at $35 for adults and $12 for children. Non-Goans are welcome. For details, call Mr Martin at 9672 2113. � Shobha Tsering Bhalla
ANJUNA Mo Kio, Miramarina Bay, Para Lebar ... These are not misspelt Singapore localities, but the names of old and familiar places in Singapore that have been "married" to the names of some of Goa's world-famous beaches.
It's to remind the 150-odd ethnic Goans here of their homeland's links to Singapore, when they celebrate Goa Nite next month.
On Nov 13, the tiny, colourful community from India's famous "Latino" state will gather in an annual 25-year-old ritual at the Singapore Swimming Club, with Hooters Restaurant providing the entertainment.
"We wanted to bring in a real Goan band and bailaderas (dancing girls) from Goa; but it was too expensive," said Mr Arthur Martin, from Pune � a city neighbouring Mumbai � now a Singapore citizen and a shipping executive.
The legacy of four centuries of Portuguese rule in Goa is apparent in the Goans' sosse gado (happy-go-lucky) culture and vibrant way of life.
Goans first came here in 1910 as bandmasters and musicians for the silent movies of the era. According to Mr Martin, some married Singaporean women, while others shifted to Malacca.
The Goans in Singapore today are mainly professionals from India working in the IT, shipping, hotel and banking industries.
Tickets to Goa Nite are priced at $35 for adults and $12 for children. Non-Goans are welcome. For details, call Mr Martin at 9672 2113. � Shobha Tsering Bhalla
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