Re: [Goanet] Cooks and Butlers
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro If you would like to sponsor Goanet's operations contact: Herman Carneiro - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Listers, Goan cooks and house-keepers/governesses have become a rear breed here in Karachi too. The local newspaper of the of the archdiocese of Karachi, 'The Christian Voice' often has ads for them by wealthy Muslims. Also Goan school teachers are also sought after but most have left the profession for more lucrative fields or left the country for good. Regards, Michael Ali Karachi, Pakistan
Re: [Goanet] Cooks and Butlers andNehru
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Flat for Sale: Mapuca, Goa (Ansabhat) - 10 min walk to Mapuca Market 2 Bedroom-Living-Dining-Kitchen-Bath-Balcony-Terrazo Floors Great Investment - Winter Getaway Asking Canadian $ 31,500/- or Indian Rs 10 lakhs Contact Rosario Fernandes - [EMAIL PROTECTED] This issue has seen it being twisted and turned. RKN has gone to provide the ajeeb quote. But I think the ajeeb quote is a Hindi translation of what Nehru is said to have said that Goa and Goans are unique and that Goa's cultural heritage should be maintained. Coming to Goans being noted as cooks and butlers, this fact cannot be hidden just as the fact that Portugal contributed a lot to Goa's uniquessness which attracted Nehru. In those days, Goans served as cooks and butlers in the palaces of Maharajs and Nawabs. Also many Goans were court musicians. The fact that Goans dominated the cruise line services also reinforces Goans expertise in the fields of culnary arts and waitering. I think some of the powerful Indians and Europearns in British India and also after Independence employed Goan ayahs. The tradition had continued well into the late 60s and early 70s when the decline in the supply of Goan maids began. Goan maids also made a beeline to the Gulf and we are aware or at least heard lot of tales of Goan maids being exploited or letting themselves be exploited for financial gain. Some of these areas where Goans were well-known may be now looked down upon, but anyway these areas defined the Goan catholics. We cannot hide that. Eugene Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather
Re: [Goanet] Cooks and Butlers
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro If you would like to sponsor Goanet's operations contact: Herman Carneiro - [EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't think you can find Goan cooks and butlers in Goa either! They're getting extinct here. And I don't blame anyone for that. First, people like myself (who are often eating meals at veg-only outlets like Sarovar, ask Cecil Pinto!). Then those who have a condescending attitude towards this section of society who helped build a unique USP for Goa! IIf only we would have greater belief in the dignity of labour. In what way is an IITian who takes a highly-subsidised world class education to the West, after paying peanuts for it, any way suprior to someone who slogs the hard way, teaches himself a profession (often despite all the odds), and then contributes honestly and ungrudgingly to the upkeep of his family and building the reputation of Goans in the cullinary arts? FN On 24/02/07, John DSouza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear listers, Exactly WHERE can I find a good Goan cook...I have been looking for one in Europe but cannot get one even after trying for over two years. Cooks and Butlers are in great demand not only in Europe but also in North America. And, needless to say, are very well paid. Warm regards, -- FN M: 0091 9822122436 P: +91-832-240-9490 (after 1300IST please) http://fn.goa-india.org http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com 7500+ sharable pics from Goa http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/
