Dear Fred, Britto's Fete is going great guns. Plenty of promo stalls...from Aviance and Banks to insurance and watches. There are also game stalls and the traditional magnet...the wheel of fortune. I am happy that the prizes are non-intoxicating and still happier that natural fruit juices have made their appearance. No beers even at the "Casino" food stall.
As you are aware, I drink all types of alcoholic drinks. I do not mind adults drinking as much as their constitution can stand...and they can still stand on their two feet. What I am against is educational and religious institutions promoting consuption of alcohol among children by exposing them to an environment in which drinks are sold in such premises. When I was the Britto's PTA Secretary in 1996 with Fr.Abraham as the President and Mrs.Indira Costa as the Chairperson, the school had a fete without alcohol .It is nice to see it that way even today. Our local church started on the wrong foot around the same time and took much longer to hesitantly accept this view , after the then venerable Padre Vigario had put flowery adjectives to my name. The current Padre Vigario follows the legacy of alcohol-free Quermesse that could come about only because a young priest, Fr.Adriao, showed his predecessor how a well-organized event can raise more funds without alcohol as compared to a badly organized one with it. There was music from L'ace [ part of it ,unfortunately and obviously, sequenced]on Saturday. Lawry belted one of the old time Latino favourites to make up with a foot-tapping exit.It reminded me of the music that the 'Strangers' were famous for. This was preceded by a fancy dress,fashion show for different age groups and genders. This afternoon saw children doing glass painting, mehndi applications,etc.The Mapusa group,Lynx, takes stage today. There will also be some solo dancing and selection of Mr.Britto. Perhps, Ms.Yvette Fernandes Pais or someone from the PTA executive will give you the official version. The foregoing is purely the way I see it...from the window,so to say. Next weekend, I will be in the thick of it at Mhapsa Fest. I have to protect the glass panes,too. See you at MHAPSA FEST.. the cultural art beat of Mapusa that has been conceived to circulate through the town over the years to feel the pulse of the Mhapsekars. It is inspired by the Fontainhas Festival but lays no claim to heritage: it is just art and culture. The heritage will take care of itself once the people are involved. Strictly NOT FOR FINANCIAL PROFIT of self or any organization, ABSOLUTELY FOR PROFIT OF SOCIETY. A lot of persons have sacrificed their time ,energy and effort to bring it so far. "When the time is right for us,we hope to cross the stream. We have a dream."[Adapted from ABBA song, though we are no angels.] Viva Mhapsa,Viva Goa. Miguel ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frederick Noronha (FN)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2004 12:31 AM Subject: [brittos] Britto fete this weekend... Couldn't make it there. If anyone can write a > report, or even a 1200 word those-were-the-days looking back feature on > the alma mater, we could possibly carry it . FN > PS: At present, have taken on another assignment as editorial consultant --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.543 / Virus Database: 337 - Release Date: 11/21/2003 ########################################################################## # 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 # ##########################################################################