In a message dated 07/01/2003 3:29:42 PM EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << 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. >>
Gilbert, then why have another contentious World Goa Day -- like Goanet and Goanet-1? Worldwide Goans should be smart enough to coin another worthy new name to avoid duplication :-) Any suggestions from other Goanetters? In re Oktoberfest, that name is month specific -- October (British: Ale brewed this month). In any event, one wrong does not justify another! Goans in Goa and worldwide should definitely be more astute and forward thinking. JMHO (just my humble opinion): Pat de Sousa Maryland, USA ########################################################################## # 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 # ##########################################################################
