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Re: Celebrating the Birth of Jesus Response: Fist I thought this posting was the sermaum from the padiagar. Then, when the Catholic church was blamed, for what went on outside the church, I said it could not be a sermaum. I may call this posting "the Grinch that stole Christmas". Well the hordes of tourist come ... This is an opportunity for Goenkars to make money and poixe. Please be proud and share and sell Goan culture - music, food, art- form, and everything Goa has to offer expect your morals. This poixe made in this season ani this time of the year, will last the whole year and keep the family happy and Goenkars in Goa. If a Goenkar is not making the money then encourage them to take advantage of this opportunity. Please wake up from the susegad life style and make some dough and be proud of it. With all due respects, this author like many would "like to have their cake and eat it too". GL, NY. From: godfrey j. i. gonsalves borda margao goa They then invade the X'Mass Ball/Dances held at every street corner, hotels, the beach etc organised by the hotel lobby and the unscrupulous Goencars who try to satiate the desires of these hordes of tourists and reap a midnight bonanza. It is disgusting to move around the streets hordes of tourist some all male groups meandering on to the streets, passing skewed comments on our beautifully dressed belles. The entire celebration is a money spinning adventure for just one night or a week long celebration. The crib set cost from Rs.120/- to Rs.500/- the Santa clause caps around Rs. 40/- the star from Rs.40 to Rs.180/ and decorations Rs.20/- and above, the blinking decorative lights (which last only for a day or two) costs around Rs.200/- and the Christmas tree from Rs 300/- to Rs.3000/- ########################################################################## # 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 # ##########################################################################
