Nasci, Your exhortation "No need for anyone to go looking for Goans," is very enchanting yet amusing. : ) I do understand what you mean. I have been to Japan once years ago to collect an award in Hiroshima and had my work seen at Artec'91 in Nagoya where I received another award. I do like to partake the company of Goans in other habitats and surroundings particularly a place like Japan.
I am happy my query led to a few responses from others besides you, Rui Manuel Colla�o, Helga do Rosario Gomes -- all of which are insightful. Thanks folks, Venantius ___________________ >Well written, Helga! Japan is truly a great and civilised country! More >importantly their Culture shines and they are never anti western for the >sake of it. And they are authentic Asian; what a contrast to majority Indian >outlook on life. >I have myself travelled in Japan often! Did not come across any Goans. But >when my wife and self did visit an Indian Restaurant in Yohohama, we found >"Goan Fish Curry and Rice" on the menu! The only Indian Restaurant in the >world I visited, is that we found and were pleasantly surprised. We tried it >out, and though it was not authentic in taste etc, it came quite close. So >there may be 'Goans ' in Yokohama, stranded after world war2!!! > >No need for anyone to go looking for Goans, surely. Ther's lots to see and >exoerience. >Bye, Nasci. > > >>Hi Venatius, >>I should have written this earlier - you are probably in Japan enjoying >>the >>good food! I lived in Nagoya for 7 years and in Tokyo for nearly 10 months >>but I do not remember meeting any Goans! Just as well ha?!!! But if you >>find >>that the language or the lack of it bogs you down there are plenty of >>foreigners from English speaking countries and many Indians especially in >>Tokyo and in most big universities. There are also many centers where >>foreigners can go for help and which are staffed by Japanese interpreters >>speaking most of the major languages. Here you can pick up loads of books >>on >>how to get by in Japan. In Tokyo you will find Japanese coming up to you >>and >>asking you in English if you need any help - they are very hospitable and >>very kind and what's more important you can get totally lost but you will >>never be mugged, robbed or assaulted. At least I have never heard of anyone >>who has been! Also many Japanese are looking for opportunities to practice >>their English so dont hesitate to ask for help! >>So enjoy the spectacular food and its artistry, the beautiful temples and >>the great hospitality. Its truly a great country and dont go wasting your >>time looking for Goans! If you do want to talk them they are all there >>waiting for you on goanet ready to argue on anything from Beyonce to >>Baghdad >>to quote the CNN guy. >>Have a great time!!! >>-Helga >> >> >>########################################################################## >># 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 # >>########################################################################## > >_________________________________________________________________ >SEEK: Now with over 50,000 dream jobs! Click here >http://ninemsn.seek.com.au/ > > >########################################################################## ># 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 # >########################################################################## 664 West 163 Street, #57 New York, NY 10032-4527 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 # ##########################################################################
