Subject: Re: [Goanet] RE: Goan culture: World Goa Day Gilbert Lawrence writes:
<< To highlight that difference of our community (from others) and to publicize it to the world - in India and in all the countries where Goans live - we need to get together and speak in one voice. That is what World Goa Day is all about. And a string of World Goa Day celebrations around the world is a sign of our unity and our strength in our (political and geographical) diversity and in our Goan Diaspora >> Pat de Sousa, Maryland, USA writes: IMHO, World Goa Day was originally planned for mid-August. Strangely this phenomena seems to now stretch for weeks, months, et cetera. It assumes under its umbrella anything and everything that is Goa related. Some would like to celebrate their life throughout the year, but a birthday is time specific, and so should World Goa Day......... Response: You have a point Pat. Historically speaking the birthday of Goa is May 30- which as you well know is designated as Goa Day. To me, World Goa Day is a celebration of the Goan culture. As you pointed out this is through out the year. I look at WGD as the Oktoberfest of the Goan Community. I attend 8-10 Oktoberfest a year in the USA, and their dates are from August to November. In fact, I miss a few because multiple communities celebrate their Oktober fest on the same day. Thus to any Goan community that wants to celebrate WGD in May or in August, be my guest. That will be more WGDs that I can attend and enjoy the camaraderie of other Goans. Gilbert. ########################################################################## # 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 # ##########################################################################
