[Goanet] CONDOLENCES
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- *CONDOLENCES* The Chairman, President, Managing Committee and Members of the Goan Cultural Centre Kuwait deeply mourns the sad and untimely demise of Mr. Arnaldo Teclo da Costa, award winner for best film, best story and best dialogue and as producer of Konkani film 'Kantentlem Ful', among other films and his immense contributions towards the Konkani language, art and films. Your smile and friendship will be forever cherished in our hearts. * * Our sincere condolences to his beloved children and family members, and the Konkani film faternity and our humble prayers to the Almighty to grant his soul eternal rest in His Heavenly Abode. Carmo Santos Goan Cultural Centre Kuwait www.goanculturalcentrekuwait.com
[Goanet] KUWAIT: Educational Scholarship Awards for Goan Students
Educational Scholarship Awards for Goan Students Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait, a registered organization with the Embassy of India-Kuwait, are pleased to announce the Educational Scholarship prizes will be awarded to Goan students of Standard X and Standard XII who secured the highest and second highest aggregate marks at the CBSE examination conducted last year (2009-10) in their respective Indian schools in Kuwait. The awards will carry a cash prize and a citation. Only Students of Goan origin are eligible to apply for the awards. All those who qualify for the awards are requested to submit their application along with photocopies of marks sheet (CBSE Board), copies of their passport, and a photograph, giving their telephone contacts along with the parents names, latest by 13th November 2010, hand delivered to the committee members of the Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait. The Education Scholarship prizes are offered by one of the business entreprises in Kuwait. For more details, please contact Mob: +965 99047401/55047401. The Educational Scholarships will be presented during the upcoming Global Goans Convention 2010 to be held on 16th 17th November at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Farwaniya, organized under the patronage of His Excellency, Mr. Eduardo Faleiro, Hon. Commissioner for NRI Affairs, Government of Goa, and His Excellency Mr. Ajai Malhotra, Ambassador of India to the State of Kuwait. The Convention is open to all Goans and to confirm your attendance, please email to carmosa...@hotmail.com; goanculturalcentrekuw...@gmail.com The Theme of the Convention is ‘The Goan NRI’ and delegates from over 10 countries are participating. For more info, please visit www.goanculturalcentrekuwait.com Carmo Santos, Hon. Chairman Eng. Suresh Naik, Hon. President Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait http://www.goanculturalcentrekuwait.com _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
Re: [Goanet] IFRA elects new Managing Committee for the year 2010-2011
CONGRATULATIONS The Chairman, President, Managing Committee and Members of the Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait takes pride in congratulating the Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA's) new managing committee and wish them well. Carmo Santos Hon. President Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait [Registered with the Indian Embassy, Kuwait] Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA) elected new Managing Committee for the year 2010-2011. Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA), the only Recognized and Registered Expatriate Qualified Football Referees' body in Kuwait held their 29th Annual General Body Meeting on Friday 09-07-2010, at the Winner’s Restaurant, Salmiya and elected new Office Bearers and Members of the Managing Committee for the year 2010-2011. * * * IS YOURS one of the stories of Goans on board the S.S. Dwarka, or at the Strait of Hormuz, Basra or Bahrain, Dubai, Swindon, Mombasa, Poona or Rangoon? Selma Carvalho's new book *Into the Diaspora Wilderness* docks at many other ports. Get your copy from Broadways, Panjim [9822488564] Rs 295. Pp extra. http://selmacarvalho.squarespace.com/
[Goanet] ICS- Timely Tips- H.E. Ambassador's message to the Indian Community
of Indian textiles weaving, Madhubani folk art and henna application, were also held. Embassy email addresses: For labour or welfare assistance: fslab...@indembkwt.orgthis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; for passport or consular assistance [including detention/death cases]: h...@indembkwt.orgthis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and fsc...@indembkwt.orgthis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; for commercial assistance: f...@indembkwt.orgthis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; for cultural matters: cultu...@indembkwt.orgthis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; for education or information issues: fsi...@indembkwt.orgthis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If a matter deserves my attention, kindly email amboff...@indembkwt.orgthis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or a...@indembkwt.orgthis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . I welcome your sharing this letter amongst members of the Indian community in Kuwait. Please do also regularly visit the Embassy website at http://www.indembkwt.org/ for updated information. With best wishes, (signed/-) Ajai Malhotra Ambassador of India, Kuwait -- Carmo Santos, Chairman Suresh Naik, President Goan Cultural Centre - Kuwait Email - goanculturalcentrekuw...@gmail.com
[Goanet] Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait congratulates MANDD Sobhann
*The Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait congratulates MANDD Sobhann for taking the great initiative of showcasing the The First World Konkani Cultural Convention, a 25-days’ Festival of Konkani Culture (from November 25 to December 19, 2010). **We wish you all the very best in your successful organizing of the festivities and spreading the awareness of the rich variety of Konkani folk and performing arts. You have shown the way in the past and we are positive that we can continue in the same path.* Mog asun dhi. *Carmo Santos, Hon. Chairman **carmosa...@hotmail.com*carmosa...@hotmail.com * * *Eng. Suresh Naik, Hon. President **subar...@hotmail.com*subar...@hotmail.com * * * Managing Committee, Members and Well-wishers of* *Goan Cultural Centre - Kuwait * h http://goanculturalcentrekuwait.blogspot.com/http://bp2.blogger.com/_vJZnOeEmAAc/R4yzZ6eNrOI/Al8/bMzJU6x7a_M/s1600-h/banner_goanculturalcentrekwt.jpg ttp://goanculturalcentrekuwait.blogspot.comhttp://goanculturalcentrekuwait.blogspot.com/
[Goanet] Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries shall be treated at par with resident citizens for admission in A.P.
From: Indian Community Date: Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 4:36 PM Subject: Admission in Engineering Colleges in AP To: Goan Cultural Centre - Kuwait goanculturalcentrekuw...@gmail.com EMBASSY OF INDIA, KUWAIT June 8, 2010 Dear Sir/Madam, The Government of Andhra Pradesh has notified that Foreign Nationals/Persons of Indian Origin/Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries seeking admission in the engineering colleges approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in the State of Andhra Pradesh shall not be charged NRI fees. Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries shall be treated at par with resident citizens. A copy of the Gazette notification issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh on the subject is attached. You are kindly requested disseminate the above information to members of your association. Yours sincerely, (K. Narsing Rao) Counsellor (Labour Community Affairs) President/General Secretary of all Indian Associations registered with the Embassy of India, Kuwait. http://goanculturalcentrekuwait.blogspot.com
[Goanet] Condolences to KGTS President Francis de Verna
*CONDOLENCES * ** *To our dear friend, Francis de Verna his family,* ** *On behalf of the Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait, please accept * *our heartfelt sympathies **and condolences on the demise of * *your beloved mother. May her soul rest in peace.* ** ** *In grief, * ** ** *Carmo Santos Suresh Naik * *Hon. ChairmanHon. President * *Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait * http://www.google.com.kw/imgres?imgurl=http://bp2.blogger.com/_vJZnOeEmAAc/R6WmD2y8etI/Ats/BiWRuQLSKiw/S220/Goan%2BCultural%2BCenter%2Bkuwait_logo.jpgimgrefurl=http://snowball09withpainatal.blogspot.com/usg=__ap6GXHrR65vyA1tEZU7B2uH3Aao=h=152w=220sz=13hl=enstart=5um=1itbs=1tbnid=Dxsk1seSzSwgcM:tbnh=74tbnw=107prev=/images%3Fq%3Dgoan%2Bcultural%2Bcentre%2Bkuwait%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26tbs%3Disch:1 http://goanculturalcentrekuwait.blogspot.com
[Goanet] CONDOLENCES / HELPLINE NUMBERS / PASSENGERS' LIST OF FLIGHT AIR-INDIA IX-812
*CONDOLENCES * *The Mangalorean, Goan, Keralite and the entire Indian community in Kuwait, U.A.E. and the Gulf region is in total shock on hearing this morning's tragedy - a disaster of immense proportion in the history of the Indian aviation industry.* ** *Our prayers go to the bereaved families, the aged parents of the passengers who perished in the crash and the innocent infants and children, as well as to the colleagues and friends of those working in the U.A.E..* ** *May the Almighty God rest the souls of the dear departed in peace and give the bereaved families the courage and strength to bear this irreparable loss. Let us also pray for the survivors for their quick recovery as well as those Mangaloreans who have and are assisting in the rescue operations.* ** *With heartfelt sympathies and our deepest condolences.* * * *Carmo Santos * * Managing Committee and Members of:* *Goan Cultural Centre - Kuwait * *goanculturalcentrekuw...@gmail.com* goanculturalcentrekuw...@gmail.com* * 22 May 2010 * Helpline numbers for Air India flight IX-812 Mumbai, May 22 (IANSS) Air India has set up the following helpline numbers for queries on its IX-812 Flight that crashed Saturday morning killing at least 158 people. To assist us in continuing to help those most affected by this accident, we request that relatives and close friends only contact our following telephone numbers so that communication lines are open to those who need it the most, the airline said in a statement. Bangalore Helpline: +91-080-66785172 and 080-22273310 Mumbai Helpline: +91-022-2279 6161 Dubai Airport: +00971-4-2165828/29 Air India is extending all its support to the emergency services and other agencies that are associated with this emergency. A team has been rushed to Mangalore, the airline said. Air India shall provide all assistance and cooperation to the regulatory authorities that will investigate the accident. The following is the list of passengers as published by www.mangalorean.com * *http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=localnewsid=181213* ** *Mangalore, May 22, 2010* Following is the list of passengers who travelled on the Air India Express plane that crashed Saturday in Mangalore city. 1. Harshini Poonja 2. Aaron Joel Fernandes 3. Niha Imthiaz 4. Bhaskaran T.V. 5. Komalavally Alinkeel 6. Narayana Kanthav Rao 7. Vani Narayana Rao 8. Vaishnavi Narayana Rao 9. Mohammad Ishaque Rafique Ahmed 10 Hasanabba Abubakkar 11. Hiba Azeena (child) 12. Mushina (child) 13. Haifa Hasha (infant) 14. Joyanrichard Saldanha 15. Ummer Farook Mohammed 16. Shahida Nushrathar 17 Zeshan Abdul Rehman (child) 18. Kannur Zulekha Banu 19. Nazeema Muhammad Ashraf 20.Satyanarayana Ballakuraya 21. Sujatha Rao 22. Fathimamehzan Shafqat 23.Rashaad Shafqatmahmood (infant) 24. Khader Ammangod Mohammed Shafy 25. Suhaib Mohammed Naseer (child) 26. Bibi Sara (child) 27. Nabeeha Mohammed Nasir (child) 28. Mohammad Asraf 29. Maimoona Asraf 30. Ashaz Abdulla (child) 31. Ayesha Afsheen (child) 32.Plaviashakunthala Lobo 33. Venishanikola Lobo 34. Vishalfloid Lobo (child) 35. Abdullah K.M. 36. Rosly Shibu 37. Godwina Thomas (child) 38. Gloria Thomas (child) 39. Bhagali Prabhakar 40. Kammadam Kunhabdulla 41. Shashikanth Punja 42. Manirekha Punja 43. Abdulbarr Damudi (child) 44. Mahesh Shetty 45. Mohamed Naser 46. Anwar Sadiq 47. Hassan Kutty 48. JoelPratap DSouza 49. Arunkumar Shetty 50. Abdul Samad 51. Prasadand Manjrekar 52. Krishnan Koolikunnu 53. Mullachery Balakrishnan 54. Shanthi Olivera 55. Chethana Mukeshkumar 56. Ahmednaushad Abbu 57. Rajan Pulikodan 58. Jayaprakasha Devadiga 59. Jayaram Kotian 60. Chitra Jayaram 61. Rahul Jayaram (child) 62. Prabhavati Karkera 63. Ashitha Bolar 64. Akshay Bolar 65. Suresh Kunder 66. Soman Narayani 67. Pradeep G.K. 68. Kallingalabullah 69. Thalangara Ebrahimkhaleel 70. Naziya Afarin 71. Mohammed Abaanruknuddin (child) 72. MohammedRafi Beliyapura 73. Abdullah Mohammed 74. Ibrahim Saheb 75. Sameena Saheb 76. Issam Ibrahim 77. Rida Ibrahim (child) 78. Perumbalamohammed 79. Shivakumar Nagaraj 80. Meenu Gupta 81. Shetty K.K. 82. Gangadharan Nair 83. Prabathkumar Attavar 84.Sathisha Shetty 85. Irshad Ahmed 86. Neha Parveen 87. Affan Ahmed (infant) 88. Sameerbeerran Moideen 89. Abdunnazir Avinja 90. Riju John 91. Sabrina Nasrinhuq 92. Mahammooda Abdulla Kanyana 93. Althafahmed Moolana 94. Lokeshasadananda Belchada 95. Hameed Pookayam 96. Mayankutty K.P. 97. Vipin Kattoor 98. Kishorekumar Kudpapoojary 99. Chandukutty Nair K. 100. NM Bharatham 101. Abdulazeez Anchikatta 102. Umashan Vijayan 103. Cavin Sequuiera 104. Reshmasanthosh Rai 105. Nalandshaunsantosh Rai (child) 106. Vihasantosh Rai (infant) 107. Vamana Prabhu 108. Ganesh Prabhu 109. Qazi Abdulsalam 110. Qazizulekah Khuddus 111. Jackson Periera 112. Mahammed Ismail 113. Naveen Kumar 114. Sanjaykumar Mahabal 115. Mahendra Kodkany 116. Indumathi Nayak 117. Vijesh Kovval 118. Ramakrishna Nayak 119. Ajesh Mottathil 120. Navid Ibrahim 121. Ignatius DSouza 122. Sukumara
[Goanet] OBITUARY - JOHN PHILIP D'COSTA (Curtorim/Kuwait)
OBITUARY - JOHN PHILIP D'COSTAhttp://assistinginthehourofneed.blogspot.com/2010/03/obituary-john-philip-dcosta.html http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vJZnOeEmAAc/S68K-AnCjwI/Buw/H4lHhh42rFc/s1600/1pic1.jpg *OBITUARY - JOHN PHILIP D'COSTA *(Maina, Curtorim (Goa)/Kuwait] [Employee of Al-Hasawi Refrigerator Water Cooler Factories WLL, Kuwait] Son of Late Jack Sebastian D'Costa Late Thomalina D'Costa, husband of MRS. TRINICIA D'COSTA and beloved father of Ritviz D'Costa left for his Heavenly Abode on 19th March 2010 in Kuwait. His mortal remains will be for final viewing on Monday, 29 March 2010 at the Al-Sabah Hospital Mortuary, Kuwait at 9.00 a.m., later to be flown to Goa on the same day. Funeral services will be held in Maina, CURTORIM, Salcete, Goa. Our sincere condolences to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace. We gratefully acknowledge and thank the Embassy of India and the Government Authorities, Al-Sabah Hospital and all those who rendered their support to assist to repatriate the mortal remains. GOAN CULTURAL CENTRE-KUWAIT 28 March 2010 -- [image: Resources for the Season of Lent]http://www.catholic-church.org/kuwait/lent.htm http://www.catholic-church.org/kuwait/
[Goanet] Fwd: CONDOLENCES - JOE FERNANDES [Colva/Kuwait]
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training and research and seeks to buy approx 1500 to 2000 sq mtrs land betweeen Mapusa and Bambolim and surrounding rural areas. Please contact: contac...@sangath.com or yvo...@sangath.com or ph+91-9881499458 http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-July/180028.html The Chairman, President and Members of the Goan Cultural Centre - Kuwait expresses its deep condolences to the family members of Late Joe Menino Fernandes (Colva) and to the members of the United Goans Centre-Kuwait, May his soul rest in peace. Carmo Santos, Chairman Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait goanculturalcentrekuw...@gmail.com From: Fidelis Fernandes Date: Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 12:54 PM Subject: CONDOLENCES - JOE FERNANDES [Colva/Kuwait] CONDOLENCES - JOE FERNANDES I, Fidelis Fernandes from Colva, along with my wife and children, express my deep sorrow over the sudden and shocking death of our friend and colleague, Joe Fernandes, on 22 July 2009 while undergoing a bypass surgery operation in Mangalore. Joe Fernandes and myself shared best of moments during many of our activities for the cause of Goa, Goan community, cultural and sporting programmes, and also during the fund collection campaign for the construction of Colva Parish Church Hall in Goa. He was sincere and dedicated in his decisions to help social and charitable causes especially for the causes of Colva villagers in Kuwait and in Goa since a long time now. In his sudden death we lost a good colleague and a friend, the Goan community lost a dedicated lover of Goan causes, sports world lost a great sports lover especially soccer, and Colvakars in Kuwait and in Goa lost one of the strong activists. May Joe's soul Rest In Peace and may the Almighty God give courage to his wife and daughters to bear this colossal loss. With deep sympathy and prayers. FIDELIS FERNANDES FAMILY KUWAIT Email: fideli...@hotmail.com
[Goanet] Congratulations to our bright students
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BRIGHT STUDENTS Miss. Keisha P.Pereira 94.8% Commerce - Delhi Public School, Kuwait. Daughter of Christopher Nancy Pereira Miss. Corraine C. Santos 94.2% Commerce - Carmel School, Kuwait Daughter of Carrie Carmo Santos Master Ashwell S. Correira 94.2% SCIENCE - Carmel School, Kuwait Son of Lourine Tony Correia Miss. Melonie F.Gomes 87% Commerce - Carmel School, Kuwait Daughter of Isiquiel Joelinda Gomes Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait are proud of their achievements and success in their CBSE Board Exams. We congratulate these Goan gems and more importantly congratulations for great parents and to all the lovely teachers and school administrators who have supported the students in their educational merits. To all the other students of Std. X and Std. XII who have excelled our best wishes. From: The President and Managing Committee of the Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait Email: goanculturalcentrekuw...@gmail.com
[Goanet] Congratulations to our bright students
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BRIGHT STUDENTS Miss. Keisha P.Pereira 94.8% Commerce - Delhi Public School, Kuwait. Daughter of Christopher Nancy Pereira Miss. Corraine C. Santos 94.2% Commerce - Carmel School, Kuwait Daughter of Carrie Carmo Santos Master Ashwell S. Correira 94.2% SCIENCE - Carmel School, Kuwait Son of Lourine Tony Correia Miss. Melonie F.Gomes 87% Commerce - Carmel School, Kuwait Daughter of Isiquiel Joelinda Gomes Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait are proud of their achievements and success in their CBSE Board Exams. We congratulate these Goan gems and more importantly congratulations for great parents and to all the lovely teachers and school administrators who have supported the students in their educational merits. To all the other students of Std. X and Std. XII who have excelled our best wishes. From: The President and Managing Committee of the Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait Email: goanculturalcentrekuw...@gmail.com
[Goanet] Sharing a letter from the Ambassador of India to Kuwait with other members of the Indian community
From: *Indian Community Welfare* indcommun...@indembkwt.org Date: Tue, May 26, 2009 at 9:16 AM Subject: Ambassador's Message To: GCC goanculturalcentrekuw...@gmail.com Ambassador of India - Kuwait May 25, 2009 Dear Members of the Indian Community in Kuwait, The successful official visit to Kuwait from 6-8 April 2009 by the Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari and Smt. Ansari, has boosted India-Kuwait ties to a qualitatively new level and I look forward to working with all concerned in advancing them even further. Since arriving in Kuwait in March this year, I have been received with much warmth and affection by the Kuwaiti leadership, officials and people. This is a reflection of the high esteem in which India and the Indian community in Kuwait are held here. It has made my assignment in Kuwait even more pleasant. The Indian community in Kuwait has acquired a solid reputation for being disciplined, hard working, efficient, and law-abiding. Your contribution to the development of Kuwait is widely respected. Your enterprise and talents are contributing to the prosperity of Kuwait as well as that of yourselves and your families. Many of you have visited my office to welcome me to Kuwait and I thank you once again for your good wishes. I also appreciate your enthusiastic response in attending the community Coordination Meeting that I convened at the Embassy last evening. At the outset, I would like to draw your attention to two ongoing innovative insurance schemes, one of which is comparatively new and may not have caught your attention. As you well know, many Indian nationals are employed in low skilled jobs in Kuwait and new arrivals come here every month to take up jobs in the domestic and private sectors. Such persons generally fall in the ECR (Emigration Clearance Required) category and are required to take emigration clearance before they leave India for jobs abroad. For their benefit, the Government of India had introduced the Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana (PBBY) in 2003, amended in 2006 and 2008. All Indian nationals falling in ECR Category are required to subscribe to the PBBY insurance policy before they are granted Emigration Clearance. The insurance premium in this regard is usually paid by the manpower recruiting agency. Thus, all Indian nationals in ECR Category coming to Kuwait with proper employment contracts have subscribed to the PBBY policy, valid for two or three years, which carries attractive benefits, summarized at the end of this letter. Many Indian workers may not be sensitized to the fact that they have subscribed to the PBBY scheme and I thank one of the Indian associations for drawing this aspect to my attention. Another important scheme beneficial to Indian nationals coming to Kuwait with proper contracts relates to those new arrivals taking up jobs in the domestic sector, as housemaids, houseboys, cooks and drivers. I am happy to inform that every sponsor intending to recruit an Indian national as a domestic worker is now required to take an insurance policy in the name of the said worker from a designated insurance company, valid for two years. This scheme applies to those domestic workers who have arrived in Kuwait from India after mid-February 2009. It too has attractive features, summarized at the end of this letter. While I am disseminating the benefits of the PBBY policy and the insurance policy for domestic workers, among Indian nationals in the ECR Category working in Kuwait, I seek your cooperation in also doing so. Following the signing of a contract with the Kuwait Union of Domestic Labour Offices, a new shelter for Indian housemaids in distress has started functioning in Kuwait this year. The rate of resolution of grievances and repatriation of housemaids at the new shelter has improved substantially. As a result the number of housemaids in distress who are accommodated at the Shelter at any given time has reduced substantially. The Embassy will soon take further initiatives to provide information/advice to Indian nationals on matters such as their welfare, employment, immigration, labour disputes, etc. I will revert once this happens. I would also like to mention the free Health Screening and Awareness Camp for Indian workers in Kuwait that was conducted at Abassiya, Kuwait, last month. I laud the Indian doctors, paramedics and association representatives who volunteer their time on a holiday to guide and screen their fellow workers in Kuwait. It is also gratifying that the Indian Doctors Forum would continue the tradition and annually conduct 4 to 6 such free health screening and awareness camps to benefit Indian workers in Kuwait. I also congratulate our doctors for the School Health Program 2009 that they commenced last month. The health awareness seminar organized last month by one of the Indian women’s associations was another noteworthy development. Good health is the greatest possession a person
[Goanet] Statement by H. E. Mr. Ajai Malhotra, Ambassador of India to Kuwait
Statement by H. E. Mr. Ajai Malhotra, Ambassador of India to Kuwait... http://www.kuwaitsamachar.com/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=16292:statement-by-h-e-mr-ajai-malhotra-ambassador-of-india-to-kuwaitcatid=147:special-newsItemid=506 Thursday, 21 May 2009 16:03 Special News http://www.kuwaitsamachar.com/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=16292:statement-by-h-e-mr-ajai-malhotra-ambassador-of-india-to-kuwaitcatid=147:special-newsItemid=506# http://www.kuwaitsamachar.com/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=16292:statement-by-h-e-mr-ajai-malhotra-ambassador-of-india-to-kuwaitcatid=147:special-newsItemid=506# - http://www.kuwaitsamachar.com/index.php?view=articlecatid=147%3Aspecial-newsid=16292%3Astatement-by-h-e-mr-ajai-malhotra-ambassador-of-india-to-kuwaittmpl=componentprint=1option=com_contentItemid=506 - http://www.kuwaitsamachar.com/index.php?option=com_mailtotmpl=componentlink=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5rdXdhaXRzYW1hY2hhci5jb20vaW5kZXgucGhwP3ZpZXc9YXJ0aWNsZSZpZD0xNjI5MiUzQXN0YXRlbWVudC1ieS1oLWUtbXItYWphaS1tYWxob3RyYS1hbWJhc3NhZG9yLW9mLWluZGlhLXRvLWt1d2FpdCZvcHRpb249Y29tX2NvbnRlbnQmSXRlbWlkPTUwNg== - Share thishttp://www.kuwaitsamachar.com/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=16292:statement-by-h-e-mr-ajai-malhotra-ambassador-of-india-to-kuwaitcatid=147:special-newsItemid=506# - Mister Wong http://www.mister-wong.com/ - Digg http://digg.com/ - Del.icio.us http://del.icio.us/ - Technorati http://www.technorati.com/ - Newsvine http://www.newsvine.com/ - Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ - Wikio http://www.wikio.com/ - http://www.alphaplug.com/ Statement by His Excellency Mr. Ajai Malhotra, Ambassador of India to Kuwait, while announcing the opening on 27 May 2009 of two new Indian Passport and Visa Service Centres in Kuwait Dear Friends, The increase in the number of Kuwaiti and other citizens traveling to India as the result of our expanding bilateral ties and interaction, as well as the growing numbers of the Indian community in Kuwait, have made it imperative that there be a strengthened consular services response from the Embassy of India in Kuwait. When we took over the present Indian Embassy premises in 1992, the Indian community in Kuwait numbered about 120,000. Since then it has grown to 579,000. This has resulted in considerable pressure on services and space, requiring a matching enhancement in the consular services being offered by this Embassy. To address such concerns, I am pleased to inform that two Indian Passport and Visa Service Centres will be opened in Kuwait, with effect from 27th May 2009, with the aim of providing a faster and more efficient passport and visa service to all. These Centers would be located at Sharq and Fahaheel. I may add that one of the important concerns raised by members of the Indian community here, especially project and household workers, related to the submission and collection of passports during their working hours, which meant taking half a day’s leave and even resulted in loss of half a day’s wages in some instances. To address this aspect, the timings of submission and delivery of travel documents have been extended. Thus, the two Indian Passport and Visa Service Centres will be open from 0800 hours to 1200 hours in the morning and 1600 to 2000 hrs in the evening from Sunday through to Thursday. In addition, the service centres would also be kept open on Saturdays from 1600 to 2000 hrs. They will only be closed on Fridays and major public holidays. Again, responding to a voiced public need, both Service Centres are located at venues that are regularly served by bus and other public transport. Moreover, there is considerable free parking space available in their vicinity. These Service Centres will have facilitation facilities viz. free distribution of passport and visa application forms; filling of forms; facilities for photocopying, etc. A website http://www.bls-international.com will be made functional from Sunday, 24 May 2009, and will provide details of all passport and visa services available at both Service Centres. To address inevitable teething issues, a consular representative of the Embassy of India, Kuwait, will initially be available at both locations in case of need for any clarification by applicants. Before concluding, I would like to point out that applications for visas on Diplomatic/Official/Special passports as well as for issue of PIO/OCI cards and Emergency Certificates will continue to be accepted directly at the Embassy of India, Kuwait. Affidavit/Attestation services will also continue to be provided at Embassy of India, Kuwait. I would request the representatives of the media to give full publicity to the opening, with effect from 27th May 2009, of the two Indian Passport and Visa Service Centres in Kuwait, so that prospective applicants get to know about this change in a timely manner. Thank you.
[Goanet] Statement by H. E. Mr. Ajai Malhotra, Ambassador of India to Kuwait
Statement by H. E. Mr. Ajai Malhotra, Ambassador of India to Kuwait... Thursday, 21 May 2009 16:03 Special News Statement by His Excellency Mr. Ajai Malhotra, Ambassador of India to Kuwait, while announcing the opening on 27 May 2009 of two new Indian Passport and Visa Service Centres in Kuwait Dear Friends, The increase in the number of Kuwaiti and other citizens traveling to India as the result of our expanding bilateral ties and interaction, as well as the growing numbers of the Indian community in Kuwait, have made it imperative that there be a strengthened consular services response from the Embassy of India in Kuwait. When we took over the present Indian Embassy premises in 1992, the Indian community in Kuwait numbered about 120,000. Since then it has grown to 579,000. This has resulted in considerable pressure on services and space, requiring a matching enhancement in the consular services being offered by this Embassy. To address such concerns, I am pleased to inform that two Indian Passport and Visa Service Centres will be opened in Kuwait, with effect from 27th May 2009, with the aim of providing a faster and more efficient passport and visa service to all. These Centers would be located at Sharq and Fahaheel. I may add that one of the important concerns raised by members of the Indian community here, especially project and household workers, related to the submission and collection of passports during their working hours, which meant taking half a day's leave and even resulted in loss of half a day's wages in some instances. To address this aspect, the timings of submission and delivery of travel documents have been extended. Thus, the two Indian Passport and Visa Service Centres will be open from 0800 hours to 1200 hours in the morning and 1600 to 2000 hrs in the evening from Sunday through to Thursday. In addition, the service centres would also be kept open on Saturdays from 1600 to 2000 hrs. They will only be closed on Fridays and major public holidays. Again, responding to a voiced public need, both Service Centres are located at venues that are regularly served by bus and other public transport. Moreover, there is considerable free parking space available in their vicinity. These Service Centres will have facilitation facilities viz. free distribution of passport and visa application forms; filling of forms; facilities for photocopying, etc. A website http://www.bls-international.com will be made functional from Sunday, 24 May 2009, and will provide details of all passport and visa services available at both Service Centres. To address inevitable teething issues, a consular representative of the Embassy of India, Kuwait, will initially be available at both locations in case of need for any clarification by applicants. Before concluding, I would like to point out that applications for visas on Diplomatic/Official/Special passports as well as for issue of PIO/OCI cards and Emergency Certificates will continue to be accepted directly at the Embassy of India, Kuwait. Affidavit/Attestation services will also continue to be provided at Embassy of India, Kuwait. I would request the representatives of the media to give full publicity to the opening, with effect from 27th May 2009, of the two Indian Passport and Visa Service Centres in Kuwait, so that prospective applicants get to know about this change in a timely manner. Thank you. http://www.kuwaitsamachar.com/
[Goanet] Indian embassy in Kuwait - updated affidavit forms now online
*Indian embassy updated affidavit forms. * As part of upgradation of its consular services to the public, the Embassy of India announced that updated Affidavit forms are available on the website of the Embassy at www.indembkwt.org These Affidavit forms have the facility for online typing in of data in both English and Arabic, as may be required. Applicants may now type in and complete an Affidavit form online, print it out on white, A-4 size paper, and submit it with the required documents/fees at the Embassy. Embassy announced that as in the past, the presence of the applicant at the Embassy is mandatory for all Affidavit/Attestation services, and the Indian Passport [in original] is to be brought along for most such services. Fees and other requirements remain unchanged Chairman President Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait Copy to all Indian/Goan Association for info.
[Goanet] Fwd: Santa 'Pai Natal' paints Christmas with joy
*Santa 'Pai Natal' paints Christmas with joy* *Christmas and New Year Celebrations Around The World - 2008http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcastbroadcastid=105738 * ** *Kuwait: *Goan Cultural Center-Kuwait celebrated the Christmas Tree celebrations with pomp and pageantry recently at the beautifully decorated premises of the Carmel School, Kheitan, Kuwait. As the sun moved in the sky spreading rays, the guests started to pour in at the venue, exchanging greetings and good wishes with tons of smiles. The venue wore a truly great festive look and with Santa Pai Natal arriving with his bagful of goodies, the children as well as adults went into the mode of ad delirium. The celebrations were laced with variety entertainment programs with DJ Mario sending the pulses racing. The fancy dress competition in the category of one to six years was a really delightful sight and Master Ryan and Rhea Marshall emerging as the deserving winners whereas, in the category of 7-12 years Henrietta Barbosa and Shania Rebello captured the winning crowns. Another beautiful program was a Rainbow dance choreographed by Effie de Mello and Corraine Santos. Christmas hampers draw kept the guests sharing anxious moments in which Sheila Rebello won a LCD monitor, Mr. Max won a Samsung Fridge, Gaurish Naik was presented a Microwave and Rita Vijoy winning a National brand juicer. [image: photo] Besides, there were more 26 prizes for hamper draw winners apart from very attractive spot prizes. Glamorous Shirley was selected as the most tantalizingly attractive guest on the floor. The Christmas Tree Celebrations were patronized by Mr and Mrs. Sandra Dastani as very special guests. The Christmas Tree Celebrations were sponsored by Global Express Worldwide and Mughal Mahal Group of exquisite restaurants. Eng. Suresh Naik, president of Goan Cultural Center warmly welcomed the guests and Carmo Santos, Chairman of Goan Cultural Centre proposed a laudable vote of thanks. [image: photo] Finally praise and appreciation goes to Compare Allwyn William Fernandes for beautifully controlling the wave lengths with humour and zest. A sumptuous buffet completed the glittering celebrations. The judges for the competitions were Jossy Fernandes, Sunny Nazareth Sandra Dastani. The official photographer was Goa's famous Rewon Gomes and the Official videographer Joe Almeida were thanked by the organizers. The Carol Singing group headed by Lorraine De Mello with Fredrico De Mello on Keyboard, Gilberto on the base and Merwyn Fernandes on the violin graced the occasion with Christmas carols heralding the good tidings of the season to the delight of the attendees. The success of the celebrations goes to all the team members who worked tirelessly. [image: photo] The Goan Cultural Centre is the only recognized and registered Goan organization with the Embassy of India to hold a Christmas Tree programme for its members and the Goan community this year. The festive crowd thanked the organizers for their hospitality and a fun-filled day of games of skills, music, prayers and festivity and wished everyone season's greetings and a very prosperous new year to all residents of Kuwait. Photos by Rewon Gomes. (Arab Times of 22 December 2008 published this report. Also visit the mangalorean.com website).
[Goanet] KUWAIT'S SOLIDARITY WITH PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS
KUWAIT'S SOLIDARITY WITH PERSECUTED CHRISTIANShttp://goa-kranti.blogspot.com/2008/09/kuwaits-solidarity-with-persecuted.html Under the convenorship of A. Veronica Fernandes, a meeting was held at Village Inn in Kuwait City on Saturday 13th of this month at 8.30 p.m. to protest over the atrocities committed on Christians in Orissa, India. The meeting was attended and addressed by all the Indians only from different places of India. Speaker after speaker namely Fidelis Fernandes, Sham Bondel, Mario Rebello, Carmo Santos, Rosary Ferns, Albino Fernandes and A. Veronica in their speeches showed their concern for the crimes committed on priests, nuns, orphans and other Christians by the Hindu fanatics in Orissa. Special concern was also shown towards the destruction and burning of the Churches and residential places of Christians by the fanatic Hindu mobs under the direction of VHP and other such Hindu fanatic organizations currently spearheading the hate Christians campaign. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RsuCLL0FLDk/SM-KuH29KfI/BZ4/W4q7SzY-fhc/s1600-h/DSC_0064.jpgAlbino Fernandes and his group with Rosary Ferns rendered religious songs during the meeting. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RsuCLL0FLDk/SM-KubRPp8I/BaA/1S7LeTUfL0I/s1600-h/DSC_0071.jpg All the speakers in one voice protested over the physical attacks on priests and rapes of nuns who are serving the poor and down trodden inhabitants of Orissa, irrespective of their caste and creed. What the Government of Orissa and Hindus cannot do to alleviate the sufferings of the poor in Orissa, Christian priests, nuns and other missionaries are doing. And in return to treat them so humiliatingly is not only an insult to Hinduism but it is a sin against God. Those who spoke for the meeting also showed their total dislike for the Government of Orissa in particular and the Government of India in general for showing total apathy towards the persecution of Christians in Orissa. In one voice everyone felt that the World leaders should raise their voices in unison to reprimand India for treating its minority community so badly. World bodies protecting human rights should intervene immediately to put an end to the harassment of Christians in India. Through this harassment to Christians it is once again proved how fragile Indian secularism is. With my head down in shame as an Indian, I express my feelings of total disgust over the inefficiency of Orissa Government in particular and Central Government in general to check the assault on innocent Christians there. Christians are peace loving people and non violence is the core of Christianity. When St. Peter used his sword to cut one ear of the Jew who came to arrest Jesus, St. Peter was told by Christ these words Peter, put your Sword back into your bag, because those who fight with swords will die with swords only. Christian religion does not preach the doctrine of violence and revenge. Christian religion does not preach the doctrine of Eye for an eye and tooth for tooth. Eye for an eye and tooth for tooth was the law of Hamurabi the ancient King of ancient Mesopotamia, presently falls in Iraq. Good that Christians are non-retaliatory in nature otherwise there would be blood bath in India if it was any other militant community in place of Christians. Our Muslims brothers are dubbed as terrorists for clandestinely planting bombs in Delhi and elsewhere. But the greatest terrorists are the Hindu fanatics who destroy, kill and rape innocent Christians openly in front of the law enforcing authorities. It is very much surprising that the top leaders of India woke up slowly much after the initial violence. Christian Sonia Gandhi is cunningly keeping her silence just to please majority Hindu community while top Hindu personalities like Karan Thapar openly condemned this violence and said he is ashamed though never of being a Hindu but for what some Hindus do in Orissa in the name of Hinduism. Manmohan Singh is half heartedly issuing statement without any force. In him we have a weak premier to check such atrocities on Christians. The leaders of India are protecting the perpetrators of violence against Christians. It is a shame for India to call itself a secular. If Gandhiji was alive now, he would openly declare loudly his condemnation over the events going on in Orissa and would further state that Orissa's Hindus will receive divine punishment. About a century back Indian sage Swami Vivekananda went on lecture tour to America. While delivering his lecture there, he said proudly as a representative of India that *India is the most wonderful land of toleration where Indians build temples for Mohamodansa and Christians. We Indians not only believe in universal acceptance but accept all religions as true.* Now let me ask: Are we worthy of this legacy? What we see in India now is total contradiction of what Swami Vivekananda said and yet we call ourselves secular. It is a shame to call India a secular. While
[Goanet] Congratulations to Lino B. Dourado !!
**http://www.kodakgallery.com/PhotoView.jsp?UV=146420111745_243196088605collid=92109546505.801447928605.1220786283236photoid=601447928605folderid=0amp;view=1amp;page=1amp;sort_order=amp;albumsperpage=amp;navfolderid=2008 *Congratulations to Lino B. Dourado !!* [image: photo] *The Chairman, President and Members of Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait * *wishes Lino B. Dourado all the very best on the eve of the release of * *his first Konkani essay book titled Aitaracheo Katkutleo.* *[image: photo]http://www.kodakgallery.com/PhotoView.jsp?UV=146420111745_243196088605collid=92109546505.801447928605.1220786283236photoid=601447928605folderid=0amp;view=1amp;page=1amp;sort_order=amp;albumsperpage=amp;navfolderid=2008 * *Osoch tumcho Konkani-cho mog chalu urom ani tumi sodanch hansoit raumchea. * *Amchim kherit porbim **Goa Konknni Akademi ani sogglea Konkani mogiank. * ** *Bhesanvam, axirvad ani borem magun.* ** ** *Carmo Santos 7/09/2008* *Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait* [EMAIL PROTECTED] * ** _ 'Aitaracheo Katkutleo' book release tomorrow PANJIM: 'Aitaracheo Katkutleo', a compilation of Konkani humorous and witty essays, will be released on September 8 at the hands of vetern Konknni writer Damodar Mauzo at a special function organised by United Club of Utorda at the Our Lady of Lourdes School Hall, Utorda, at 7.30 pm. The book is the first by the Kuwait-based author Lino B Dourado hailing from Utorda. The Dalgado Konknni Akademi president Premanand Lotlikar will be the guest of honour and Konkani writer Jose Salvador Fernandes will speak on the book. (Gomantak Times)
[Goanet] OBITUARY - Mary Josephine D'Sa (Kuwait / Nagoa-Bardez, Goa)
C O N D O L E N C E S Dear Raymond D'Sa and family, Our condolences and prayers to Almighty to grant eternal rest to Mary. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. In grief, Carmo Santos Family SANTOS UNITED - KUWAIT GOAN CULTURAL CENTRE - KUWAIT
[Goanet] Independence Day of India, the flag hoisting ceremony - August 15 at 0700 hours
Forwarded message received from Embassy of India - Kuwait Dinesh Bhatia Counsellor Tel: 2510891 Fax: 2525811 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] August 6, 2008 Dear President/Secretary, On the auspices occasion of Independence Day of India, the flag hoisting ceremony will take place at the Indian Embassy premises on Arabian Gulf Street on Friday, August 15 at 0700 hours. The flag hoisting will be followed by the reading of President of India's message by His Excellency the Ambassador of India and rendition of patriotic songs by the Indian School Children. There will be an open house reception after the programme. All Indian nationals are cordially invited to attend the function. The Embassy would appreciate if the above information could be circulated to members of your esteemed Association for maximum participation in the celebration. With regards, Yours sincerely, Sd/- (Dinesh Bhatia) To Presidents and Secretaries of All Indian Associations
[Goanet] Congratulations to Christabelle C. Santos (Carmel School - Kuwait)
The President, managing committee, members and well-wishers of Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait congratulates Christabelle C. Santos who scored 93.2% - Science Stream at the CBSE Exams. Christabelle C. Santos is the daughter of GCC-Kuwait Chairman Carmo Santos Carrie Santos. We congratulate the principal and teachers of Carmel School on this joyous occasion. Christabelle, you made the Goans proud. President - Goan Cultural Centrel-Kuwait [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet] DJ Mario and DJ John are all set to entertain you at Summer Queen 2008 in Kuwait
INDIA'S BEST MUSIC BAND Aqua Flow TO REGALE IN KUWAIT AT SUMMER QUEEN BALL WITH STEPPING STONES DJ Mario and DJ John are all set to entertain you. The much-awaited annual feature of the Goan Cultural Centre - Kuwait – the Summer Queen Ball will be held on Friday, 25 April 2008 with India's best music band Aqua Flow brought in direct from Goa for the event. Master Compere: Kuwait's Favourite and Numero Uno Lloyd D'Souza is all geered with his wit, humour and showmanship for the event. Kuwait's well known and top band Stepping Stones will club in for the added musical flavor and delights on Friday, 25th April 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel's magnificient Al-Andalus Ballroom, Farwaniya at 9:00 p.m. The highlights are the crowning of the Summer Queen, dance competitions, buffet dinner, novelties and surpises galore, fabulous loads of prizes to be won. Dress: Strictly formal. Remember to mark the Friday! For reservations and details, contact email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call on phone any of the committee members Goan Cultural Centre: 6825879, 9276629, 6535677, 9472905, 9447329, 9384029. INDIA'S PREMIER DANCE BAND Since it's inception in 1990, when a group of talented musicians from Mumbai and Goa came together to make good music, AQUA FLOW has constantly evolved with outstanding performances and unparalleled music to make it the most versatile and sought after band in the country. Having performed all over India (Mumbai,Delhi,Kolkata...) and abroad(Dubai,Kuwait,Colombo...), the band has always met with enthusiastic audiences and rave reviews.The band has also been the opening act for mega concerts by Bryan Adams, Whigfield, Deep Purple, Shaggy, Vengaboys and more recently Enrique Eglesias. AQUA FLOW has enjoyed a dominant position on the Indian pop music scene, and continues to enthrall audiences everywhere. http://aquaflowindia.com/video.asp
[Goanet] NRIs can get a PAN when required - Goan NRIs take a note
A permanent account number (PAN), is issued by the Income Tax Department to assessees. Quoting PAN is compulsory in all returns to be filed with the Income Tax Department. It has also been an essential identification number for all market transactions. The PAN comprises 10 alphanumeric characters and is issued in the form of a laminated card. The requirement of obtaining a PAN applies to both resident as well as non-resident assesses. In the case of non-residents, although most of the requirements applicable to residents apply, a few minor additional requirements and changes apply. These assesses should also have a PAN: A citizen of India but residing outside India at the time of making the application Not a citizen of India - foreign citizen Other than individual (like company or trust or firm etc) - not a citizen of India - having no office of its own in India These points should be noted while applying for a PAN: AO code: The AO code pertaining to the International Taxation Directorate should be used. Address: In case of individuals, a foreign address can be provided as residential and office address, if they do not have any domestic address of their own. Additional courier charges for PAN card dispatch will be payable by the applicant at the time of filing the application if the address for communication is a foreign one. Further, an email ID must be provided by such applicants. Photograph and signature: Individual applicants should provide a recent colour photograph of the prescribed size. This is not applicable for other applicants. The application should always be signed by the applicant himself in all such cases (for individuals). In case of applicants other than individuals, the application should be signed by an authorised signatory on behalf of the applicant (director of the company, partner of the firm, trustee of the trust etc). Proof of identity and address: The application should be submitted along with the appropriate documents in support of identity and address of the applicant. Documents acceptable are listed in the table. With best compliments from: Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait. If any NRI needs any additional information, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ SUMMER QUEEN 2008 with India's top music band 'AQUA FLOW Kuwait's favourite STEPPING STONES and Master Compere Lloyd D'Souza Organized by Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait Date: Friday, 25th April 2008 ___
Re: [Goanet] [Gulf Goans] Zito Almeida - A voice of Konkani no more / Condolences
CONDOLENCES On behalf of the president, managing committee and members, we wish to convey to the family of late ZITO ALMEIDA, our heartfelt condolences. Our prayers to the Almighty to grant his soul eternal rest. We have lost a great contributor of Konkani. Carmo Santos Chairman Goan Cultural Centre - Kuwait [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 9:11 AM, Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A VOICE OF KONKNNI NO MORE By Valmiki Faleiro No one who has read Konknni in the Roman script would not be familiar with the name of Zito Almeida. In a passion for writing, spanning some five decades, Zito produced a huge mass of published work, most of it in his beloved mother tongue. But, sometimes – for a wider reach, as he would say – also in English. This was so particularly on the life of saints and village feasts. Not without surprise: Zito hailed from a deeply religious family, as he himself also was. His elder brother, late Fr. Lactancio Almeida, of the Society of Pilar, was a long-time Editor of the 'Vauraddeancho Ixtt. 'Zito was born March 2, 1938 at Banda, Assolna. So entwined was his life with his faiththat when he decided to start a business for a living, he set it up at Margao's HolyFamily House dealing mainly with, what else, all forms of religious items – from Biblesand scapulars to rosaries, from Holy pictures and statues to ciboria. Side-by-side on the shelves of his showroom lay, of course, his second love: books in Konknni. After completing primary studies in Portuguese and further studies in English, Zito began writing at a young age. He initially contributed to 'Aitarachem Vachop,' a weekly published by the Salesian Society from Panjim. He continued his Konknni writing in 'Vauraddeancho Ixtt,' Pilar Society's popular weekly. Among the daily newspapers he wrote for were 'Sot', 'Novem-Goem', 'Divtti', 'GoenchoAvaz', and 'A Vida.' So also for weeklies like 'Udentichem Nokhetr', 'The Goa Times','The Goa Mail', 'Avé Maria', 'Cine-Times', 'Loksad', 'Konkan Mail', and monthlies like'Dor Mhoineachi Roti', 'Gulab', 'The Goan Review' (a bi-monthly), and 'Renovação,'the fortnightly of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman. Most in today's younger generations would have only heard of these publications: almost all now extinct. In addition to that voluminous work, Zito authored some books. Among them:'Bhurgeank Kannio-I', 'Bhurgeank Kannio-II', 'Vaitt Ieta Boreak' (1967), 'Fatima' (on theapparitions, 1973), 'Goy, Mhojea Sopnantlem Painnem' (on Goa and Goans, 2006), all in Romi Konknni. As General Secretary of the Konkani Bhasha Mandal, he edited 'Konknni, Romi LipintKhas Natalam Ank-1979.' He also edited Special Issues of 'Natalanchim Nokhetram' (in Konknni, English and Portuguese, at Christmas-1968) and 'Goychi Ranni,' (Carnival-1980.) For a lifetime of work in Konknni, Zito was a much-decorated man. Among the many honours, awards and 'puroskars' he received: In 'Konknni Pustokancho Spordho'organised by the then 'Konknni Katolk Boroinnarancho Ekvott,' he was awarded thefirst prize for his book 'Bhurgeank Kannio-I' (1970). He bagged the Fr. LactancioAlmeida Iadostik Puroskar as the best writer of 'Vavraddeancho Ixtt' (1986.) The'Gulab Award' came his way for being a Boro Borovpi (1988.) He was feted by 'Vavraddeancho Ixtt' (2003.) The Dalgado Konknni Academi awarded him their Fr.Freddy J. Da Costa Potrokar Puroskar-2006 for his writings in the past 52 years.Among the many public felicitations was one in 2007, for his writings on Gulab fromthe monthly's inception in 1983. Of course, he was honoured by both the State-levelinstitutions of the language, the Konkani Bhasha Mandal and the Goa KonkaniAcademy for his lifelong contribution to the language. Besides his articles in Konknni, Zito also wrote rather profusely in the Englishlanguage. This work was published in Goa's 'Herald', 'The Navhind Times', 'Gomantak Times' and 'Fr. Agnel's Call.'The great thud that shocked the Konknni world ironically came from a small fall athome. Zito was bleeding a bit from the head. When brought to a Margao hospital, hisvital parameters necessitated admission to the ICU. Suddenly, several unrelated problems surfaced and, in less than a week and before anyone could realise it, thenotable son of Konknni had passed into the pages of history. Zito-bab breathed his last on April 4, 2008, at age 70. He leaves behind his wife, MariaEmy Menezes of Cuncolim and children Rubina/Russel, Darlene Orfelinda, Savio and Maria Lourdes (Lulush) and two grandchildren, Rusener and Rubayne. All the saint she worshipped and propagated during his journey here must have surely been there at the pearly gates, to welcome him to eternal home. = The above article appeared in the March 2, 2008 edition of the Herald, Goa = Goa-World.Com Team expresses sincere condolences to the family of Zito Almeida May God grant eternal rest
[Goanet] Conference on Indian Expatriates in the Gulf Countries / 29 March 2008 / Hotel Mandovi - Goa
--- 2008 International Goan Convention Toronto, Canada Early Bird Discount Registration closes March 31, 2008 http://www.2008goanconvention.com/regform_print.html --- CONFERENCE ON INDIAN EXPATRIATES IN THE GULF COUNTRIES March 29, 2008 at 3:00 pm at Hotel Mandovi, Convention Hall - Panaji-Goa. The Department of NRI Affairs will hold a Conference on Indian expatriates in the Gulf countries on March 29 at 3 p.m. at Hotel Mandovi, Panaji. Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs, Shri Vayalar Ravi will inaugurate the Conference. Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Digambar Kamat will be the Chief Guest and Chief Secretary, Shri J. P. Singh will be the Guest of Honour. Commissioner for NRI Affairs, Shri Eduardo Faleiro will preside over the Conference. On this occasion, Community Service Leadership Awards will be presented to some leaders of the Goan community in the Gulf countries. The Handbook for NRGs, containing information useful to our emigrants and facilities available to them will be released at the Conference. Action Taken Reports on memoranda submitted to the NRI Commissioner during his recent visit to the Gulf countries will also be circulated at the Conference. Attendance to the Conference will by invitations only , if you would like to attend - please send in your requests to us before the 20th of March 2008 - giving us your full name and address in Goa- to enable the NRI GOA- Dept to despatch the invitations to you. Rene Barreto Overall Coordinator , WORLD ALLIANCE of GOAN ASSOCIATIONS WORLD GOA DAY - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Contact Email: E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - As posted by www.goa-world.com on Kuwaitsamachar.com
[Goanet] KONKANI NIRANTARI-nt bhag ghetoleank XABASKI ani PORBIM
KONKANI NIRANTARI-nt bhag ghetoleank xabaski ani porbim Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait hanchea odheox, membre, protinidhi ani karbari khuxealkaien Eric Ozario ani Mandd Sobhann hankam vakhannun amchi tankam un-unit porbim ditaum. Keritponnim amchea KONKNNI MOGIANK porbim diun, tosseach somest gavpiam-gavpinnink, muzgank ani karbareank KONKANI NIRANTARI-nt bhag ghetoleank tallio pettun, keritponnim MUNGLLURKARANK ul'lasamnim odikuch xabaski ditaum. Konkani bhaseak obhimanan unch peddar dovrunk tannim bhettoilolea teag, vell ani mog-ak, amchea tankam noman. Konkani bhas, amchi bhas, ekvottachi bhas! 40 horam gavun, 44 pongddanim, 1711 kantorists/gaupeanim, 645 Konknni dhormik gaieanam ani sonskruttik kantaram gauvun, tumi soggleanim 'Guinness Book of World Records' staplo! Vhoddea apurbiean, amcho tumcam kherit DINVAS. Bhesanv tumcher poddum re! CARMO SANTOS, Chairman ENG. SURESH NAIK, President Mob: 9047401 Mob: 9472905 01-02-2008 Goan Cultural Centre - Kuwait [Registered with the Embassy of India – Kuwait] (Established in 1990) Organizers of: Konkani Tiatrs, Goan Food Cultural Festival, Summer Queen and Christmas Tree Events. P.O. Box 1175, Hawally 32012 – Kuwait Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet] GOANS HONOR NRI AFFAIRS DELEGATION IN KUWAIT - by Sanny Nazareth (Arab Times)
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- St. Mary's Convent High school, Mapusa is staging a play titled Lion King December 1, 2007 - Hanuman Hall, Mapusa to fundraise for a false ceiling for the school hall upgrading the school playground Headmistress Sr. Namika A.C. / Teacher Mrs. Sonia Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- GOANS HONOR NRI AFFAIRS DELEGATION Kuwait Goans urged to direct grievances to NRI Affairs - By Sanny Nazareth When it comes to hosting receptions, banquets or occasional celebrations, Goans do it with passion. This was conspicuously discernible on Friday, November 9, 2007, when a segment of the Goan community in Kuwait threw in a lavish reception in honour of the visiting delegation from the Indian State of Goa. The delegation comprised of Eduardo Faleiro, Honorable Commissioner for NRI Affairs-Government of Goa, Vice-Admiral (Rtd.) John Colin De Silva, Chairman, Overseas Employment Agency of Goa, Ulhas D. Kamat, Director of NRI Affairs, Government of Goa and Ms. Sabina Martins, social activist and President of Bailancho Saad, a powerful regional organization that spearheads the movement for the emancipation of women. His Excellency M. Ganapathi, the Ambassador of India, V.K. Mahajan, First Secretary, Education Information and other Indian Embassy officials also graced the occasion that was set in a luxurious Mughal ambiance at the Mughal Mahal hospitality chattels in Hawally. Carmo Santos, founder and chief patron of Goan Cultural Centre in his welcome address highlighted the steadfast endeavours of the NRI Affairs Goan in the interest and for the benefit of the NRI Goans. Santos was particularly ecstatic at the visit of the delegation and expressed confidence that with Faleiro at the helm of NRI Affairs, a new leaf would be turned to redress issues that obsess the NRI Goans. Santos also gratefully appreciated the kind guesture of His Excellency, M. Ganapathi for gracing the occasion despite the fact that it was the day of Deepavali, the great Indian Festival of Lights. Eduardo Faleiro speaking in Konkani pledged full support, cooperation and assistance and advised Kuwati Goans to direct genuine grievances to the NRI Affairs, Goa. Faleiro apparently elated at the overwhelming reception then presented a beautiful memento to Carmo Santos and hailed him as, an excellent leader of the Goan community in Kuwait. His Excellency, M. Ganapathi then tossed in a big surprise by saying a few admirable words with a touch of Konkani to the cheerful applause of the guests who thronged the venue. A surprise guest speaker was Ashok Karla, one of the managing partners of the prestigious Mughal Mahal chain of restaurants who extolled the Goan community for their organizational dexterity and added, that every Goan function was a mini Goa reflecting Goans inherent desire for joie de vivre. Suresh Naik, President of Goan Cultural Centre proposed a vote of thanks. Earlier, the delegation was profusely welcome with flowers bouquets and later, presented with gifts at the hands of the leaders of several Goan social, cultural and sports organizations active in Kuwait. Several prominent Goan personalities along with their families and guests who warmly interacted with the members of the delegation included Engineer Suresh Naik, President of Goan Cultural Centre, Dr. Jagganath Chodankar, President of Club 9, Alexander Fernadnes, President of Colva United Centre, Bosco Leitao, President of CRC Chinchinim, B.M. Viegas, President of United Goans Centre, Derrick Gomindes, Sports Secretary (Hon) Kuwait India Football Federation (KIFF), and, S.J. Nazareth, President of Kuwait Goa Foundation, among others. [ This news item was published in Arab Times (Kuwait), Monday, November 19, 2007 – Page 24 (six column spread) with picture]. ::: KUWAIT ::: www.arabtimesonline.com MUGHAL MAHAL RESTUARANTS www.mughalmahal.com Links: NRI Affairs - Goa Delegation to meet with representatives of Indian http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/16187
[Goanet] SAD DESMISE OUR BELOVED FRIEND SUNNY DE QUEPEM ON 9TH NOV., 2007 IN KUWAIT.
The Chairman, President and the Managing Committiee of Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait deeply mourn the sad desmise of our beloved Friend, Konkani Artiste and one of the Goa-world moderator Mr.Sunny de Quepem on 9th November, 2007 in Kuwait. May The Almighty God give courage and comfort to the breaved family. May His Soul Rest In Peace. All the Kuwait Goans will miss you forever. With Deep Sympathy Carmo Santos, Suresh Naik all members of GCC-KUWAIT Kuwait: 10th November, 2007
[Goanet] Visit of delegation from Goa
TO ALL GOAN CLUBS / ASSOCIATIONS IN KUWAIT. You are kindly requested to attend the seminar arranged by the Indian Embassy,Kuwait as per below invitation received. The delegation is coming of its own and at the expenses of Government of India. Rgds Carmo Santos 9047401 Dinesh Bhatia Counsellor Tel: (+965) 2510891 Fax: (+965) 2525811 October 30, 2007 Dear President/Secretary, A delegation from the State of Goa headed by Hon'ble Shri Eduardo Faleiro, Commissioner for NRI Affairs, Government of Goa is visiting Kuwait from November 6-9, 2007. The delegation will include VAdm (Retd) John Colin DeSilva, Chairman, Overseas Employment Agency of Goa as well as Mr. Ulhas Datta Kamat, Director for NRI Affairs of Goa. During the visit, Hon'ble Shri Eduardo Faleiro and the delegation would meet with representatives of the Indian community on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 1830 hrs in the Embassy of India Auditorium. I shall be grateful if you could kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting along with other interested friends from your Association. With regards, Yours sincerely, (Dinesh Bhatia) To The President/Secretary of Indian Associations Registered with Embassy of India, Kuwait. Counsellor Embassy of India Kuwait Tel: (+965) 2510891 Fax: (+965) 2525811
[Goanet] 8th Know India Programme - Dec 26, 2007 to Jan 18, 2008
From: counsellorindembkwt
Date: Nov 3, 2007 4:25 PM
Subject: 8th Know India Programme
EMBASSY OF INDIA KUWAIT
PRESS RELEASE
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA), Government of India is
organizing the 8 th Know India Programme (KIP) from December 26, 2007 to
January 18, 2008. The Know India Programmes provide a unique forum for
students and young professionals of Indian origin to share their views,
expectations and experience and bond closely with contemporary India.
The 8th KIP is organised by MOIA in partnership with the Government of Tamil
Nadu and with the logistical support of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS)
and the Confederation of Indian Industry. The proposed Programme involves
a total of three weeks stay in India consisting of Diaspora youth
professionals and students of the age group of 18-26 years. A variety of
programmes will be arranged in Delhi and Tamil Nadu, h ighlights of which
are - calls on the dignitaries in Government, visits to places of cultural,
rural and industrial interest, in both Delhi and Tamil Nadu and stay in a
city of the latter State. Participants will also get an opportunity to
participate in projects on environment, primary education, rural health etc.
A visit to Agra is also included in the programme.
Broad guidelines for the Programme are as follows:
(i) The participant should have distinguished himself/herself in a
particular field, should have abiding interest in India and links with India
through parentage.
(ii) The participants should be in the age group of 18-26 years.
(iii) Participants are to apply with their biodata and other personal
details including passport details and e-mail addresses along with two
passport size photographs;
(iv) The participants will have to pay for their international travel costs
from their respective country to Delhi and back. An amount equivalent to
one-way air fare by economy/excursion class will be reimbursed to them by
the Ministry which can be claimed from the Embassy on production of receipt.
The Ministry/Government of Tamil Nadu will bear, in addition, expenditure on
internal travel, boarding/lodging, etc. A per diem allowance of Rs. 100 per
day will also be paid to the participants as out-of-pocket allowance;
(vi) The participant should not have participated in any previous KIP.
(vii) Copy of the nomination/registration form may be accessed from the
Embassy of India website {www.indembkwt.org}
Interested candidates may send in their nomination along with a detailed
bio-data and a brief write up on areas of special interest and achievements,
if any, addressed to the Embassy of India, Kuwait {Attention: Shri Dinesh
Bhatia, Counsellor} not later than Sunday, December 2, 2007.
For any additional information on the programme the Deputy Secretary/Under
Secretary (DS-I) may be contacted at emails: [EMAIL PROTECTED] /
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Embassy of India, Kuwait
November 1, 2007
Counsellor
Embassy of India
Kuwait
Tel: (+965) 2510891
Fax: (+965) 2525811
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet] Goan Event Posponed.
GOAN EVENT POSTPONED Due to a clash of Goan events on 9th Nov. 2007, after coordinating with event sponsors, Goan visiting artistes, band and venue owners, it has been decided to postpone the Goan Cultural Food Festival to preserve the unity and solidarity among the Goan community in Kuwait. Regret for any inconvenience caused. We thank the Kuwait Times for the support and coverage for the event. Let it be clear that the clash of date and similarity of event ideas is done by others. Our main objective will always remain Promoting Goan artistes, Konkani and Goan heritage and culture Membership remains open to all, for details, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: 9472905 - Suresh Naik, President - Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait.
[Goanet] 2nd GOAN FOOD CULTURAL FESTIVAL to be held on 9th Nov. 2007 in KUWAIT
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For RR; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. *GOAN FOOD CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2007 IN KUWAIT* Mark the date: 9th November 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the much-awaited 2nd annual Goan Food Cultural Festival in Kuwait. With the tremendous response to events organized in 2006 by the Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait, namely the Goan Food Cultural Festival which featured Goa's cultural ambassadors, the famed mando troupe Kepemchim Kirnnam and Goa's top tiatrists + Mimicry King Sheikh Amir, which was sponsored for the very first time by Goa's Department of Art Culture; the Summer Queen grand show with Goa's topmost band The Forefront and Mumbai's ShyLite and later on the presentation of Double Century King - Menino de Bandar's tiatr Ho Uzo Paloieat and with the Children's Christmas Tree 2006 now all set on the much awaited second annual Goan Food Cultural Festival to be held at a prominent venue on Friday, November 9th, 2007. Watch out for the more details as we aspire to continue encouraging the arts, traditions, folklore, cuisine, and music of Goa and India. Also a Goa NRI delegation will be on the visit to the Gulf in the coming month(s) and Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait are gearing up to tackle long pending NRI issues in coordination with Goan authorities and organizations. Enquiries and suggestions are welcomed. Organizing Committee GOAN CULTURAL CENTRE - KUWAIT http://www.goanculturalcentrekuwait.org Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet] GOAN FOOD CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2007 IN KUWAIT
http://www.GOANET.org International Cuisine Conference on Traditional Asian Diet Panaji, Goa, September 2-5, 2007 - http://www.indologygoa.in Online Media Partner: http://www.goanet.org GOAN FOOD CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2007 IN KUWAIT Mark the date: 9th November 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. With the tremendous response to events organized in 2006 by the Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait, namely the Goan Food Cultural Festival which featured Goa's cultural ambassadors, the famed mando troupe Kepemchim Kirnnam and Goa's top tiatrists + Mimicry King Sheikh Amir, which was sponsored for the very first time by Goa's Department of Art Culture; the Summer Queen grand show with Goa's topmost band The Forefront and Mumbai's ShyLite and later on the presentation of Double Century King - Menino de Bandar's tiatr Ho Uzo Paloieat and with the Children's Christmas Tree 2006, now all set on the much awaited second annual Goan Food Cultural Festival to be held at a prominent venue on Friday, November 9th, 2007. Watch out for the more details as we aspire to continue encouraging the arts, traditions, folklore, cuisine, and music of Goa and India. Enquiries and suggestions are welcomed. Organizers: GOAN CULTURAL CENTRE-KUWAIT http://www.goanculturalcentrekuwait.org Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet] Summer Queen 2007with SHYLITE FOREFRONT with SONIA SHIRSAT on 3rd May at Hotel Ramada
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor To: All Goans Joyous Greetings from Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait. After the tremendous success of the Goan Food Cultural Festival in November 2006, followed by the Christmas Tree, h ere's an announcement for the much awaited event of 2007 in Kuwait SHYLITE TO PERFORM IN KUWAIT There is nothing standard about SHYlite. How could there be a band named SHYlite when none of them seem shy at all, that includes Sharmilla Diaz - the band leader and vocalist. Music was part of her and her talents showed at a tender age of her schooling career. She works with various artists, keyboardists, programmers one such being Stephen, who set the pulse of SHYlite music to great heights, and Steve Daniels, vocalist, who made every show fun with their versatile ways. SHYlite was formed in Mumbai in 2000 began to develop a sound that was distinctly at odds with the alt indo western (English and Hindi Pop) music that dominated the music scene. The produce of SHYlite continued to home its Steves timbre of voice, while they produced the most amazing program's enhanced sonic adventurousness. Sharmilla performed touching the souls of South Africa's Sun City and Singapore which gave her international fame last year. Early 2007 she performed in Canada on her tour, and is all set to be in Kuwait for the SUMMER QUEEN 2007 programme to be held at Ramada Hotel on 3rd May 2007. Goa's topmost band FOREFRONT will also be flown in for the event and Goa's Sonia Sirshat will host the show. The highlight of the event is crowning of the Summer Queen 2007. The Summer Queen takes away prizes in excess of KD.750/- and fabulous prizes for other competition winners!!! For more details contact: 7469271, 6618406, 9384029, 6535677, 9276629, 6825879 or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] .com --- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html ---
[Goanet] Goan Cultural Food Festival in Kuwait
G oan C ult ura l Fo od Fes tiv al G oencho Sonskruttik Jevnnacho Utsov The much-awaited Goan Cultural Food Festival on Friday, 24th November 2006 at the spacious A/C Auditorium at Al-Amal Indian School - Salmiya from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m is organized by the Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait. The highlights of the event is a 22 member Cultural Troupe - the current State Award Winners for Folk Song Folk Dance, deputed by the Directorate of Art Culture-Government of Goa, flown in to promote Goa's unique cultural and musical offering. The designated troupe Kepemchim Kirnnam has bagged several awards including the National Award in the folk songs category for the best original composition Kalliz Pinzta in 2003, and comprises of renowned writers, composers, teachers and youth having perfect musical background. The visiting troupe has performed all over India and overseas at important cultural events including Goa Day Celebrations at India International Trade Fair - New Delhi (2003), Paramparya Festival at Quilon-Kerala (2003), All India Konkani Sammelan at Calicut-Kerela (2004), Mando Utsov at Mangalore (2003), Inauguration of the Konkani Heritage Centre in Mangalore (2001), and have performed at All India Konkani Sangeet Sammlan, the Annual National Level Folk Festivals organized at Udaipur, and at Panjim (Goa); the 30 th anniversary independence celebrations of the Republic of Seychelles, and have toured Vientianne-Laos, and Phnom Phenn-Cambodia under the aegis of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). A full day programme awaits for the whole family with traditional Goan funfare. Live music by Kuwait's top bands, Quality presentations - humourous Konkani comedy skit Fest Vaddeachem Kap'pod Baddeachem by writer-director Ignatius de Xelvon with 'selected stage artistes/singers' and music by Succoro de Melo , stand-up mimicry by Goa's one and only 'Shiek Amir' , songs by senior Tiatrists and English/Hindi choreographed displays - by prominent young talents among the community will be the added features. Games Stalls, Food Stalls and Lots of children activities and competitions. An open invitation for all to participate in the event: cultural-culinary-games-on the spot competitions-contests for all everyone. Children below 5 years admission free. Watch out for more details in your favourite English dailies: Arab Times, Kuwait Times, and the English Weekly: The Times and Gulf-Goans Newsletter, http://www.goa-world.com For more details, contact Tel: 2414446, 6825879, 9276629 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
[Goanet] konkani song for goan cultural food festival
Please download 'Goa Amchem' a great konkani song that can be used as the theme for the food festival: http://h1.ripway.com/jazzgoa25/goaamchem.mp3 Thank you Jazz Goa. We shall be pleased to play the great Konkani song at the food festival! Thanks again for the great gesture. We feel proud of Goans like you who contribute towards our efforts to provide Goan music, culture and heritage. Dev borem korum. Patrick Miranda For: Organizing Committee Goan Cultural Food Festival ___ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
[Goanet] Goan Cultural Food Festival
Goan Cultural Food Festival Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait announces Goan Cultural Food Festival event on Friday, 24th November 2006. The highlights of the event will be a 22 member Goan folklore troupe of musicians, singers, and theatre artistes deputed by the Directorate of Art Culture, Government of Goa flown in to depict Goa's unique cultural heritage, music, food and to potray India's multi-linquistic cultural offerings. The changing colors of history have left their multiple and shades on the Goan life. And folk art has not been an exception to it. The traditional folk music and dances have continued uninterruptedly, while the influence of the Portuguese music and dance on the local culture has helped to evolve new forms. This happy blending and co-existence of cultural traditions gives Goa unique character. It's the first time such a delegation will visit Kuwait under the patronage of the Directorate of Art Culture. A full day programme awaits for the whole family with traditional Goan funfare. Surprise Konkani presentations - comedy skits, mimicry, songs - by Goan talents will be the added features. Games, Food Stalls and Lots of children activities and competitions. Children below 5 years admission free. An open invitation for all Goans in this unique event - be it cultural-culinary-games-competitions-contests for all ages. Watch out for more details in your favourite Arab Times, Kuwait Times, The Times or Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter. We look forward to see you with your family and friends. Patrick Miranda Organizing Committee Goan Cultural Centre - Kuwait Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel/Fax: (965) 2414446 ___ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
