>(FN)" wrote:Pereiras, Gonsalves make it to Bollywood *The Pereiras, Gonsalves in Bandra are mostly East Indians. There are a few goans, most of them on the western side. Some of the East Indians can understand n speak konkani as its somewhat colse to Marathi. East Indians used to come for the Konkani "Tiatr' by Bombay Tiatrist but not the Goan tiatrist as they found it difficult to understand.
>"rene barreto wrote: > Goenkars ! > Just asking , do Goans in Mumbai have Goan > Associations , Goan Welfare organisations or Goan > clubs ? *Rene Bab, Yes there are many Goan Clubs, Associations etc.. but I doubt very much if they are on the internet. Perhaps Fausto can give you a better idea. There are many Clubs (Kudds) in Dhobitalao/Charni Road and Mazagon. There is a Club of every village in Goa. Besides our Chinchinim Club, there are seperate clubs for each vaddo in Chinchinim. I am not very sure if they are connected to net or if they have a computer in the club... but yes they do have TV and other games like carrom/cards n 'TABLAM' to pass their time.The clubs celebrate their village patron feast n organise dances n other activities for members stayin in the club and others. They also take part in the Inter Village football tournaments. Konkani is the spoken language in these clubs. The Clubs are like a home away from home for those workin on the ship n shore in Mumbai. There are many Goans in Mumbai who are not associated with any clubs and associations, one sees them only for the Konkani Tiatrs. For eg. I have recently moved to Borivili, but I have not heard of any Goan Association, though there are many Goans there. Our Chinchinim Club is in Mazagon, n very close is my Dandeavaddcare's club, in D'lima Street Mazagon, BBY -10. Edward Verdes Chinchinim/KSA
