THIS IS from Jose F P Lourenco's *Amazing Goa* set of cards. His collection of interesting facts about Goa is really interesting (and amazing!):
How is Sanquelim (Sankhli) believed to have got its name? [ Shankar-halli, Shiva village ] Which river winds past Patradevi, Uguem and Kerim? [ Tiracol river ] Which local fruit juice helps control diarrhoea? [ Pomegranate ] Who founded the Konkani periodical *Vavraddeancho Ixtt*? [ Founded by Fr Joao Francisco Fernandes. Founder editor: Arsenio Lucio Fernandes (20th Dec 1933) What is the offering of fruits, feni, sannas, etc given by homes celebrating a joyous event to San Joao revellers called? [ *Dali*, after the rectangular bamboo basket in which the offering is given] ########################################################################## # 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 # ##########################################################################
