"Jorge/Livia de Abreu Noronha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Another appropriate date would be January 16, to honour the day in 1967 when by a
majority vote Goans decided against the merger of the territory with
Maharastra and so upheld the distinct identity of Goa. After all, the main
purpose of the WGD, as I see it, is to uphold, nurture and foster our
identity.
Good point, Jorge. There would NOT have been GOA State (or GOA DAY), if not for our great Goans who voted against the merger of Goa with Maharashtra. Quite a memorable event, one that remains indelible in my mind. I was in Goa then, and can still remember the elations and jubilations, celebrating the great �V� Victory.
I would vote for January 16th as 'GOA DAY' (WGD). God Bless Goa and Goans.
Best wishes,
Joe Vaz
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