Governor Jamir: Diversity of fruits reflects diverse India Panaji (Goa) May 7, 2006: India is a land of varied seasons where different varieties of fruits are available throughout the year and the diverse but distinct tastes of the fruits reflect India, our Motherland, said His Excellency SC Jamir the Governor of Goa.
Participating in the 4th Annual Konkan Fruit Festival here this afternoon, Jamir said that India is a diverse land but a land of unity in diversity. "Our Motherland is known for her ability to bind the people together irrespective of region or religion," he said. "Let this land of fruits and flowers with sweet taste and distinct aroma bind us together and make us live in peace and harmony." Pointing out that the country has various world famous fruits such as the Alphonso mangoes of the Konkan region, Raspoori and Neelam mangoes of Karnataka and Kerala, passion fruits of the Northeast and Kashmiri apples of the North, Jamir said fruits, like flowers bind the human minds. "In our Indian culture, fruits and flowers are part and parcel of festivals including religious practices," he said adding that besides nutritive values, fruits convey enormous goodwill and joy." Organised by the Goa Botanical Society, the annual Konkan Fruit Festivals draw hundreds of farmers and growers to display various locally available fruits. There were more than fifty varieties of mangoes on display and also various other fruits such as Jackfruit, Banana, cashew, star fruit, beans, etc to name a few. Various other botanical plants of medicinal values were also on display. His Excellency was accompanied by his Lady wife Smt Alemla Jamir and Officer on Special Duty to the Governor, Sebastian Zumvu. Issued by the OSD to Governor Goa ------------------------------------------------------------ Event photo at http://www.goanet.org _____________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)