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... Goan literary culture has been consistently
dominated by Brahmins, both Catholic and Hindu, who
were wedded by upbringing and world view to the
classical opinions of their respective religions. In
addition, Goan interpreters of Goa to the rest of
the world, especially to the Lusitanian world, have
been Catholic Brahmins or at least Goans who took
Catholic Brahmin culture as 'typifying' Goan tradition.
Catholic Brahmin houses became 'Goan architecture',
their food became 'Goan cuisine', their songs and
dances became 'Goan music'....
-- Robert S Newman, in 'The Umbrellas of
Cuncolim', p 113 of 'Of Umbrellas, Goddesses
& Dreams: Essays on Goan Culture and Society'.
2001, OIB-Goa.
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What's On In Goa (WOIG):
* Nov 1-17: Swimming classes for children, others. SAG pool, Fatorda
* Nov 1: Antonio Costa's painting exhibition opens, F.Oriente 6.30pm
* Nov 3: Children's Day by Jan Ugahi, Navelim Perpetual Convent morning.
* Nov 4: Book release, on Dr Gama Pinto, Lourdes Convent Saligao
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