Re: [Goanet] World Goa Day in Melbourne ignites Cultural Heritage ofYore
As regards the following passage in the Bharat Times report «to celebrate Goan identity, gained with the recognition of Konkani on August 20, some 18 years ago», kindly note that what happened (more than) 18 years ago, not on August 20 but on February 4, was the passing of the Official Language Act by the Legislative Assembly of the then Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu according to Konkani the status of the sole official language of Goa. The memorable event of August 20, 1992 (therefore, 13 years ago) was the recognition of Konkani - by unanimous vote of the two chambers of the Parliament of New Delhi - as a national language of India and its inclusion in the eighth schedule of the Constitution. Jorge - Original Message - From: Oscar & Hazel Lobo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 12:20 AM Subject: [Goanet] World Goa Day in Melbourne ignites Cultural Heritage ofYore > World Goa Day in Melbourne ignites Cultural Heritage of Yore > > Melbourne, August 20: For the third year in a row, Goans in Melbourne got > together to celebrate WorldGoa day 2005 at St. Anthony's Hall, Noble Park. The > theme this year was promotion of Goan culture and heritage in their second > home, Australia. > > There was a unique presentation of the Goan Dekhni. Dressed in traditional > attire, the three young girls and boys gave a fascinating presentation of song > and dance much to the thrill of the crowd who joined in singing 'Hanv Saiba > Poltodi Vetam' amidst clapping and whistling to the tune of the song. The > Dehhni presentation brought many a tear to a lot of eyes that night and > nostalgic memories of Goa were evoked. The choreographer, Mrs Lidia Martins > was called in to take a bow. > > The evening had a Goan fiesta mood. A large number of Goans converged to > celebrate Goan identity, gained with the recognition of Konkani on August 20, > some 18 years ago. The evening turned more pleasnat with conversation in > Konkani doing the rounds amongst Goan guests. Co-ordinator, Oscar Lobo, termed > this as "the crowning glory of the evening". > > The function was also attended by mainstream Australian friends of the Goan > community. The venue was gorgeously bedecked with decorations on the walls and > World Goa Day and ANZ balloons in the hall. The tables were a spectacle with > soft candlelight on the silver stands. The evening turned more colourful and > stylish with formal suits and the ladies in colourful traditional attire, thus > making the function breathtaking. Even three members of local police station > made their presence and enjoyed the spread of Goan food. > > 'After Dark' band entertained a full house crowd. The floor was packed with > couples dancing, pepping up all the other guests. There were prizes galore > with more than 25 numbers being awarded during the night including a giant > television, DVD sets, stereos and other gifts sponsored by ANZ Bank, Dandenong > market. Local businesses like Hindustan Imports, True Spice, Maharani > Restaurant, Bentleigh, Stella's Gifts, HO MEI Chines cafe, Doncaster East, and > Hair Styling from Philomena's at Mr. Waverly also sponsored other gifts. In > addition, gifts were also given away by the 'After Dark' band on the happy > occassion. The buffet had a spread of many delicious chaffing dishes including > Goa's favourite Sorpotel. After the buffet, came in the toast of the night - > the Konkanni and Portugues songs. The crowd was enthralled packing up the > floor in seconds, with almost every table deserted. And green, yellow and red > kerchiefs bobbed up leading to some traditional Goan dancing into the late > night! > > The evening was co-ordinated by Oscar Lobo and ably supported by Salus Correa, > Joe Fernandes and Vidal Franklin, who showed their tacit support and loyalty > to the World Goa Day and were acclaimed for the gorgeous and a typical Goan > night. > > Reproduced from the Bharat Times, Melbourne, Australia > >
Re: [Goanet]"World Goa Day" - A Day of Solidarity with Goa and Goans
On 20/08/05, Bosco D'Mello <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is "World Goa Day?" Why do we need to celebrate it? > Flavio Gracias and his Goan Association (U.K.) brought together Goans from > other organizations in the UK and celebrated "World Goa Day" in London on July > 31st. The event was solemnized with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Alex Dias of > the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. RESPONSE: Is what has been posted factual? I have seen a report on the Goan Festival held in the London and there is no mention of 'World Goa Day' for the benefit of all here it is:- http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/newsletter/2005/Aug/issue2/ Report: UK Goan Festival of 31 July 2005. UK Goan Festival 2005 >From Diego Pinto, Chairman of the Festival Organising Committee: The rain shied away to make way for the Goans to celebrate and thousands came to the most popular event in the Goan calendar - The Goan Festival which was yet another resounding success. Commencing with Holy Mass, the Chief celebrant Rt. Rev. Alex Dias, Bishop of Port Blair (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) along with six concelebrants, made it as solemn as the old Pontifical Mass. The Chief Guest, Antonette Mendes - Melody Queen and film star of Amchem Noxib looked stunning in red. She was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Bernie Gracias, wife of the President of the Goan Association UK. The Goan Association (UK) is delighted to work with the Village/Club Organisations and has enjoyed an excellent relationship over the years. This partnership has made it possible to successfully organise the festival and sponsor Ven. Fr. Agnelo's Commemoration Mass. There were 40 stalls in all, 19 of them selling food with each one endeavouring to excel in Goan culinary art as this day always offers a wide variety of the Goan cuisine. Appreciation should be attributed to the backroom staff and various volunteers - the manning of the gate, the traffic controllers, medics & performers, who all offer their assistance/services absolutely gratis. Comment: There is no mention at all of 'World Goa Day' cheers, Gabe Menezes London England.
Re: [Goanet]WORLD GOA DAY
--- avertano teles <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Would be wrong to criticise the person who > initiatied this celebration , as > the concept is unifying Goans from every corner of > the world . NO Problem .It is something I am getting used to.. no apoligise required ! > Once again don't misunderstand me on this day its a > great event to be celebrated by each and every Goan and its a must, but not only for fun but it carries and should carry a thoughtful message of helping one another at all critical times. --- I am sure ..nobody will misunderstand you ..no , never ! TRUE ! But tell us WHAT is YOUR CONTRIBUTION towards the Goan Communuty rene > > > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet]Re: (Goanet] World Goa Day!
To: Goanet Management. I have read with dismay a post is short of praises for our own Goan - Mr. Rene Barretto, author of 'World Goa day movement'. It takes a lot of time, money and energy to organise a movement such as 'World Goa Day'. Rene has put in long hours to search and research ways and means to get Goans together and helped to uphold our Goan identity through our culture, Konkani language food, heritage, music, literate etc. He has been very instrumental and pro-active in endeavouring to get Goans together albeit our inherent weakness i.e. the crab mentality running in our veins. Goa is now known more widely than before through the WGD movement. The non- Goans, particularly the Europeans who were not aware of the existence of Goa have come to know of it and its people through World Goa Day. Non Goans are intrigued and want to know more about us and have even visited Goa after witnessing WGD events. Good on you Rene. Hope the Minister of Tourism in Goa will analyse the invisible benefits Goa gets through this free of charge advertisement for Goa and Goans in Goa. Rene, I echo the support given to you so far by Mr. Sanjay Colaco's and Mr. Alfred de Tavares. You are doing a great job. Please continue to push us 'susegad' Goans as you have done for the last 5 years. I realise the time and effort that goes in organising such event. It does not only involve in out of pocket money, it drains you emotionally with brick bats, people's suspicion and moreover it takes away lot of family ltime. I suppose someone has to do it!! My close study of World Goa Day celebration has brought many Goans together at least for the day and particularly all those Goans who for some reasons do not want to be associated with a structured organisation that has hierarchy and have seen members sitting on ice... An organisation or a community for that matter is made up of FIVE BONES: a.. The WISHBONE - who wish everyone else would do the work b.. The JAWBONES - who talk and do little else c.. The KNUCKLEBONES - who knock everything d.. The BACKBONES- who get on with the job and carry responsibility e.. The TAILBONES - albeit few, who think and do evil things with their 'deosarachi shapdee' Rene, you have done a great job and you are among those Goans who fall in the Backbones category. My hats off to you, mate!!! Kudos to you Rene, and best wishes for the New Year 2005 and to all our Goans who forgive and forget those who think others may have trespassed against them. OSCAR C. LOBO WORLD GOA DAY CO-ORDINATOR Melbourne Australia.
Re: [Goanet]"World Goa Day" what direction?
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Re: [Goanet] "World Goa Day" what direction?
## # If Goanet stops reaching you, contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # Want to check the archives? http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/# # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ## WGD is celebrated around the world by Goans with pomp. But for how long will the theme of Goa Day last? This year in Kuwait saw the pledging of several fragmented units of Goans for a positive celebration. And from this result is it possible to control our future destination such creating our own First Goa Bank with Gabe Menezes as the CEO? B. Colaço > > >Goenkars everywhere ! > > > Once again , we are PROUD to share with you > .. > another of OUR WORLD GOA DAY event's report. > This time , the report comes from the San > Francisco > Goan Institute , San Francisco , USA. > ___ALL-NEW Yahoo! Messenger - all new features - even more fun! http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet]WORLD GOA DAY HAS COME TO STAY
Could anyone explain to me as to what exactly, Basilio Magno means in his song title, Glad to be Goan? I'd find such clarification quite helpful. Cornel - Original Message - From: "rene barreto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 8:54 AM Subject: [Goanet]WORLD GOA DAY HAS COME TO STAY > 000 > > WORLD GOA DAY HAS COME TO STAY > by Basilio Magno (Spain) > > 000 > > > > Hearty congratulations to Fausto V. Da Costa for the > successful World Goa Day 2003 celebrations in Mumbai, under > the banner of the Goan Review Art Foundation (GRAF) of > which he is the president. However, his disappointment as > seen in his e-mail editorial: "Dusro Goencho Sonvsarik Daija- > Dis" (17 Oct.) with the hunreds of participants in the celebra- > tion due to their disinterest in speaking in Konkani language > or their lack of interest in the only Konkani-English > bi-monthly news magazine The Goan Review that he edits > and publishes in Mumbai, after being displayed in the > hall is understandable in the light that he is a > dedicated apostle of Konkani and he rightly wishes > that everyone follows him. > > But Christianity was not established in a day. > It took years of knocking and frustrations on the > part of the apostles, but they persevered in their > efforts at the cost of much sacrifice, at times > even of their life. Fausto questions the utility > of the existence of the World Goa Day, saying: > "Hem sogllemniallttoch he 'World Goa Day' osle dobaje > korun koslo faido kai mhunnon ami chintunk poddttat" > His thinking must be that this is a heritage day > for Konkani promotion and that people come to this > function and speak only in English. > > It is astounding that this happened in Mumbai, India, where most of the > Goans must be knowing Konkani. Or do they not? It would be very difficult > for Fausto to monitor 500 people to verify whether they spoke in English > or Konkani. Considering they did not, it is not difficult to see the reason > why. I think they must still be clothed in the colonial complex despite > the 41 years of Goa's liberation. It is ingrained in the Goan psyche to > speak in English or Portuguese, unlike other Indian communities who > speak proudly their mother-tongue in public, be it Bengali or Marathi > > We may consider Goans to be pagans linguistically where Konkani is > concerned. And Konkani apostles like Fausto > must make it their mission to convert them to Konkanism. > The Goa Day gathering in Mumbai organised by him was the > most opportune moment to talk to the crowd of the need to > promote Konkani and to ask them to speak in Konkani > today and onward, and that this is the main purpose of the > World Goa Day. Also to announce that there is a Konkani- > English magazine, The Goan Review, which is available at > the hall and would they please buy or subscribe to it? > People disinterested in Konkani will not volunteer to buy or > subscribe to a Konkani magazine. Some volunteers of the > Committee must go around to the tables with salesmanship > to convince them why they should support the magazine. > It is the only Konkani-English news magazine in India, and > a very useful one I must say. If it is forced to close shop, as > Fausto fears, for lack of patronage -subscriptions and advertisements, it > will indeed be a great blow to real lovers of Konkani like myself, > who has been a subscriber for many years. > > The World Goa Day has done a lot of good to the Goan > communities the world over, and its existence is beyond questioning. Goa > Day existed in Kuwait since 1995. But Rene Barreto internationalised > it calling World Goa Day in 2000 with the help of my theme-song > composed specially for it entitled: PROUD TO BE A GOAN, in > whose refrain is sung the words: I love my sit-koddi and Konkani. > The Day was meant to promte Konkani language and Goan culture by > getting Goans together once a year, to focuss our atention > on Konkani, to get our children to know and to get involved in the Konkani > movement overseas particularly. The very fact that increasing number > of Goans get together on this special day, in itself means a lot. In > Portugal a dozen Goan Associations got together and in unity celebrated > the World Goa Day with fantastic programmes. This movement there is > headed by by a young university student Constantino Hermanns Xavier. > Three cheers for his successful efforts.. > > Rene works very hard on the internet to enthuse people to speak in > Konkani. He even started the Konkaniforum on the Internet so that > people could read and write Konkani on the net. He has till now only > 250 subscribers, on a net where you don't have to pay. So you > can see how slow Goans are to react to a new idea, and more so > to Konkani. But that should not prompt us to give up the project. > > It must not be forgotten
Re: [Goanet]World Goa Day celebrations 2003 Dinner Dance.
If at all I do come to Tz can some help me organise or book a room close to your institute in the hotel, and can I purchase the ticket at the venue, since I cannot transfer it being an amount which falls below the transfers amount out here in uganda. Looking forward for an early reply.TEL: 0025671600700 can I be availed of a number to contact from kampala to the head or incharge of this function. With kind regards. Vivek --- rene barreto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 00 > > > Goenkars , > > SHOW them you care ! > > JOIN in solidarity with Goans of Tanzania on the > occassion of WORLD GOA DAY_TANZANIA > > Send your messages of support and good wishes > ...to St.Xaviers Society managing council members. > at : [EMAIL PROTECTED] YOUR messages > will be shared with Goan of TANZANIA on GOA DAY. > > > > 00 > > > > - Original Message - > > From: Elton Carneiro > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 2:33 AM > Subject: [goans_tanzanite] WORLD GOA DAY > CELEBRATIONS 2003! > > Hey everybody! > > Hope all is well with you all. > > All those who will be in Dar on Saturday 27th > September 2003 from 8pm onwards are invited to the > World Goa Day celebrations 2003 Dinner Dance. > > The entrance is 5000Tshs Adults. And 4000Tshs under > 18yrs. > > Venue: Dar es Salaam Institute. > Time: 8:00pm Onwards. > Date: 27th September 2003. > Dress: Formal. > > **Band in Attendance: The ISLANDERS from Zanzibar. > > Tickets will be sold in the St. Xaviers Office at > the > Dar es Salaam Institute on Monday (22nd) and > Wednesday > (24th) from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. > > There will be auctioning of various items and a > raffle > draw. > > *Mouth watering Goan Cuisine* > > A brochure will be on sale, if anyone wants to > advertise in it please contact anyone of the St. > Xaviers Society managing coincil members. > > The deadline to buy tickets is wednesday 24th > september. > > The dance is open to all! > > Thanking you, > Elton Carneiro. > > 00 > posted for and behalf of WGD 2003 > rene barreto > WWW.GoADAY.COM > > > > ## > # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > # > # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), > and avoid top-posts # > # More details on Goanet at > http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # > # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to > reflect respect to others # > ## Yahoo! India Matrimony: Find your partner online. Go to http://yahoo.shaadi.com ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
Re: [Goanet]WORLD GOA DAY PORTUGAL 2
Dear Constantino Xavier, That is a great job by a young person. No problem in shifting the Goa Day a month behind the rest of the world celebrations. In fact 20 Sept would have been better in Goa, too.August is very rainy here.We keep the date because Konkani was recognized officially as a 'language' for inclusion in the Constitution of India[ 8th schedule] Ligorio Soares at Houston[USA] at 80 and counting must be the oldest co-ordinator of WGD while you are the youngest. Age,no bar. Lucky folks to be viewing "Amchem Noxib" in an auditorium. Even in Goa,one has to see it on a TV.Perhaps we can use the LCD-aided 'big screen',now. 'Casa de Goa' and 'Ekvat' have some Goans I know can dance the 'mando' and 'dekni'. Have a nice time...and let us know more about it after it happens. All the best. Viva Goa. Miguel Braganca Mapusa,Goa. - Original Message - From: "renebarreto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 2:49 AM Subject: [Goanet]WORLD GOA DAY PORTUGAL 2 WORLD GOA DAY EVENTS > > --- THURSDAY, 18th of SEPTEMBER --- > >' BHAILE' 2001, 40', English >A Documentary by Ajay Noronha, > Followed by debate: "Rediscovering Goa" > Auditorium of the National Ethnology Museum > 7 pm, Free > > An excellent documentary studying the impact of tourism on the coastal areas > of Goa. The world circuits of sex-tourism are abandoning countries like > Thailand and now prefer less exposed places like Goa. It's an explosive > social problem that is sometimes ignored by the authorities. This movie will > be followed by an open debate with the audience and some invitees on the > various problems and challenges Goa is facing today, in areas like health > care, ecology, heritage and education. > --- FRIDAY, 19th of SEPTEMBER --- > > AMCHEM NOXIB > 1962, 118', Konkani > Auditorium of the National Ethnology Museum > 7 pm, Free > > A classic of Goan cinema, with excellent contributions bt Anthony Mendes, C. > Alvares, Ophelia Cabral and Souza Ferrao, besides other great names of the > goan "tiatr". It's an excellent opportunity to see again (or fot the first > time) these beautiful images of Goa in the sixties, with superb music and > much comedy. A movie that delights every cinema-lover! > --- SATURDAY, 20th of SEPTEMBER --- > > GOA, DAMAN AND DIU FESTIVAL > Casa de Goa, Lisbon, 3 pm - 7 pm > > On this afternoon we will join hand as a community and have much fun, > celebrating our identity and promoting it to our Portuguese visitors. We > will have a typical tea with Goan food and drinks and the music and dances > presentations by the groups 'Surya' and 'Ekvat' (to be confirmed). The younger > ones organize a photo exihibition "A young look on Goa, Daman and Diu". With the support of the 'Portuguese Carrom Association' we will have a great carom > tournament in two divisions: younger ones (beginners) and "experts"! There will also be a slide-show and we will screen documentaries on Goa and > Daman. Because we truly want to "give back" there will be a donation > campaign to help the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic > Daman bridge accident recently.> > > CLOSING DINNER (20:45): All 6 associations' leaders and members get together > at the goan restaurant 'Xanti' to discuss the future of our community and how > to "give back to Goa". Several guests of honour representing different > cultural and political bodies and sectors of the Portuguese society will be > present so that Portugal may strengthen links with India, particularly with > Goa, Daman and Diu. > > ORGANIZING COMMITEE> > > - Associagco Cultural de Amigos de Goa, Damco e Diu > Represented through Prof. Doutor Domingos Xavier Viegas > > - Associagco Fraternidade Damco-Diu e Simpatizantes > Represented through Padre Antsnio Colimco > > - Associagco Recreativa e Cultural Indo-Portuguesa (ARCIP) > Represented through Sr. Valentim Mascarenhas > > - Casa de Goa > Represented through Dr. Viterbo Rego > > - Surya, Movimento Cultural e Ecolsgico de Goa > Represented through Doutor Filipe Monteiro > > - Supergoa.com > Constantino Hermanns Xavier > World Goa Day Coordinator - Portugal > > - Eng. Hernbni Mourco > (co-founder of Goa Day in Portugal > > >>> FOR FURTHER INFORMATION> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - www.supergoa.com > Rua do Clube s/n:, Rogel, 2665-412 Malveira > Tel: (++351) 21 966 85 80, Fax: 21 966 85 89, Tlm: 91 866 60 88 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 9/1/2003 ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone
Re: [Goanet]World Goa Day
Dear Lucas , WORLD GOA DAY , its OURS , NOT MINE ! I welcome your suggestions and your participation in any form you may wish to contribute in the future , I am sure what you contribute will be for the benefit of the GOANCommUNITY rather than me. -: ) You are welcome to contribute in any form you wish to , celebrate WGD at your home or with your friends , the choice is yours. My only request is that you keep me informed , so that I in turn keep other Goan communities informed. I have had many organistions in Goa and the world over write to me expressing their desire to be a part of the 2004 WGD celebrations , I will publish these org. in the very near future on our www.goaday.com I have also asked Dr. Gilbert Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] to help us compile a * Magazine * of some sort sumarising the WGD events. Anyone else wishing to contribute , please do not hesitate to write to us or share your thoughts on this Forum. There are many of this form who may wish to know , that the WGD 2003 electronic album http://community.webshots.com/scripts/editPhotos.fcgi?action=viewall&albumID =68882838 has had 3800 hits ! Thank you for your interest I hope I ll be there for WGD 2004 ! rene * - Original Message - From: "Bosco - Goanet Volunteer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Sat, 16 Aug 2003 10:56:02 +0530, paloma <[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Mr. Rene, May I suggest you to publish a supplement on both the Goan dailies -- Navhindtimes and Herald -- about the activities of Goan N.R.I.s. living abroad, specially for those people who have no access to internet. (Lucas Francis Botelho) World Goa Day - 20-August - www.goaday.com * o ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
Re: [Goanet]World Goa Day
Dear Mr.Botelho, There are three English dailies in Goa; the third one is 'Gomantak Times',which has more Goa-centric news than any other English newpaper available in Goa. All Goans are not readers of English newspapers. They do not become less Goan than those that are net savvy or English reading type. We have to think of them ,too,if we want to unite. Personally, I would rather try and get a news item on world Goa Day into all the newspapers and free-sheeters like Vasco Watch and Mapusa/Panaji/Margao Plus(with a supporting advertisement ,if needed,to motivate publication of the news item) than to publish a supplement which is rather expensive and not cost effective at all. Nonetheless,your suggestion to spread the message beyond the net is very good indeed. We had exhibitions of plants during the last three years to coincide with the WGD.We did not formally link it,but brought Goans together and made them proud of being Goan. While the NRIs had cultural programmes, picnics and parties on 23 August, we focussed on the wealth of coconut,the goodness of cocnut oil and the Mexican pest that is playing hell with coconuts during the last three years. We even published a book to inform the goans who have coconut trees how to rid themselves of this problem. We also showed them how to enjoy tender coconut water intead of getting kidney stones by not consuming enough water because of the jaundice scare and the detection of pesticide residues in almost all brands of bottled Mineral Water and soft drinks in Delhi and Maharashtra,Pepsi and Coke inclusive.Tender coconut water is packed by Nature in a cent percent biodegradable container.The world is growing tender,are we? Finally,would you contribute in part for the issue of supplement/advertising support? Warm regards, Miguel - Original Message - From: "Bosco - Goanet Volunteer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > On Sat, 16 Aug 2003 10:56:02 +0530, paloma <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dear Mr. Rene, > May I suggest you to publish a supplement on both the Goan dailies -- > Navhindtimes and Herald -- about the activities of Goan N.R.I.s. living > abroad, specially for those people who have no access to internet. > (Lucas Francis Botelho) > World Goa Day - 20-August - www.goaday.com --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.512 / Virus Database: 309 - Release Date: 8/19/2003 ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
Re: [Goanet]World Goa Day organised by Maurice Coutinho, President of Goa Academy. and celebrated in Mississauga Toronto, Canada.
Hello everyone, Lets not make a mockery of World Goa Day by celebrating such events in your houses with your close friends. It was a nice guesture but please book a hall for the occasion in the coming years. Wilson Soares --- Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > From: Maurice&Clarina Coutinho > > Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 11:48:41 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > Subject: WORLD GOA DAY > > > > > > Hi Rene, > > > > > > World Goa Day was celebrated in Toronto on Sunday > Aug 25th 2003 at the > > residence of the Coutinhos in Mississauga Toronto, > Canada. > > > > > Because of time constraints all the goans of > Toronto could not be > contacted > > in time to attend the show but a beginning has > been made and Toronto > placed > > on the WORLD GOA DAY map and God willing it will > remain there forever. > > According to the comments of most of the > participants it was a memorable > day > > and an enjoyable experience. > > > > Maurice Coutinho. > > President, Goa Academy > > > > Response: Don't mean to put a spoke in the wheel, > The host must own a Palace > if > he contemplates inviting the all the goans of > Toronto, it is only time > restraints that > prohibited the invitation going to all!! > > Cheers, > > Gabe Menezes > > > > ## > # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > # > # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), > and avoid top-posts # > # More details on Goanet at > http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # > # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to > reflect respect to others # > ## __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
Re: [Goanet]World Goa Day
Dear Mr.Botelho, There are three English dailies in Goa; the third one is 'Gomantak Times',which has more Goa-centric news than any other English newpaper available in Goa. All Goans are not readers of English newspapers. They do not become less Goan than those that are net savvy or English reading type. We have to think of them ,too,if we want to unite. Personally, I would rather try and get a news item on world Goa Day into all the newspapers and free-sheeters like Vasco Watch and Mapusa/Panaji/Margao Plus(with a supporting advertisement ,if needed,to motivate publication of the news item) than to publish a supplement which is rather expensive and not cost effective at all. Nonetheless,your suggestion to spread the message beyond the net is very good indeed. We had exhibitions of plants during the last three years to coincide with the WGD.We did not formally link it,but brought Goans together and made them proud of being Goan. While the NRIs had cultural programmes, picnics and parties on 23 August, we focussed on the wealth of coconut,the goodness of cocnut oil and the Mexican pest that is playing hell with coconuts during the last three years. We even published a book to inform the goans who have coconut trees how to rid themselves of this problem. We also showed them how to enjoy tender coconut water intead of getting kidney stones by not consuming enough water because of the jaundice scare and the detection of pesticide residues in almost all brands of bottled Mineral Water and soft drinks in Delhi and Maharashtra,Pepsi and Coke inclusive.Tender coconut water is packed by Nature in a cent percent biodegradable container.The world is growing tender,are we? Finally,would you contribute in part for the issue of supplement/advertising support? Warm regards, Miguel - Original Message - From: "Bosco - Goanet Volunteer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > On Sat, 16 Aug 2003 10:56:02 +0530, paloma <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dear Mr. Rene, > May I suggest you to publish a supplement on both the Goan dailies -- > Navhindtimes and Herald -- about the activities of Goan N.R.I.s. living > abroad, specially for those people who have no access to internet. > (Lucas Francis Botelho) > World Goa Day - 20-August - www.goaday.com --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.512 / Virus Database: 309 - Release Date: 8/19/2003 ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
Re: [Goanet]WORLD GOA DAY 20th Aug 2003 -Where is the Goan flag George?
A few years ago George let go the Goan flag. There was a massive hue and cry especially from two individuals N. Kamat and F. Noronha who were bouncing up and down and accusing George of being a Salazarist. George was petrified and started Goa Sudharop. Today is Goa Day, Basilio has provided with an anthem, come on George let go the flag again. Viva Goa! __ Yahoo! Plus - For a better Internet experience http://uk.promotions.yahoo.com/yplus/yoffer.html ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
Re: [Goanet]WORLD GOA DAY, 2003 CELEBRATIONS AT ASSOCIACAO ACADEMICA DEMOIRA ( A report)
Gabe:> Cheap skates, I would have donated a bottle of Whisky.! Flo : Sure Gabe, you are welcome. Only, we do not skate that much here in Goa, for our roads are in bad shape. And if you mean ice skates, then sorry we in Goa cannot afford more than a block of ice at a time. Gabe:> We throw away whisky bottles here, in the West. Flo : We are better off here in Goa then you are in your West. We throw away not only whisky bottles but all sorts of other liquor bottles too. And the scrap collectors take them away free of cost. ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
RE: [Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY 2003
Hello all, Well Canadian Goan Clubs will be on track soon. I am still in touch with G.O.A. Toronto but since they have their big event ViVa Goa very close, I say give them some more time to come out with results. I am still trying to establish link with Vancouver Goans though some friends of mine. Will keep you posted. Wilson __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
RE: [Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY 2003
>From Rene Barreto: The Goans Association Calgary, under the leadership of their President Wilson Soares and in association with Goans of Edmonton have drawn up this years WGD celebrations. They hope that Goans from Vancouver will join them too. Your SUPPORT will be OUR SUCCESS Gilbert Lawrence writes: Great job President Wilson Soares and the G.O.A. of Calgary and Vancouver. Great programs. Do you know when your and our compadres in Greater Toronto Area are hosting their World Goa Day celebration? We can then put the dates on our calendar and collaborate with our neighbors to the north making it an international event. ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ## ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
