THIS IS from Jose F P Lourenco's *Amazing Goa* set of cards. Amazingly, Jose is actually an engineer, brought up in Goa and deeply in love with the place inspite of many of its failings (like some of us here). His obvious motivation is to understand the land he is part of... and he does it well. Pick up your own set of AMAZING GOA cards from any GHRSSIDC Goa Handicrafts outlet for Rs 200. Above all, Jose is a Goanetter!
What are the traditional verses sung at festive occasions like weddings called? [Ovio] Which native chieftain was associated with Afonso de Albuquerque's plan to conquer Goa? [Thimayya (Timoja)] What does the Konkani proverb *Bhottak zai tich omas* mean? [The (timing of the) new moon is as per the whims of the priest.] What are the odd heaps of excess soil (used to grow banana) seen at the corners of fields in Madkai called? [Awadhis] What historicla event does the folk song lines *farar far zatai rannatun...* relate to? [Conflict between the Ranes of Sattari and the ruling Portuguese] [198] ########################################################################## # 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 # ##########################################################################
