> > On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 8:15 AM, Wendell Rodricks <[email protected]> > wrote: >> For Hi Blitz, December 2013 issue >> >> Designer Wendell Rodricks compiles a list of Goans who rock the country's >> party capital >> >> Think of Goa and all one thinks of is the beach. Beyond that and the >> occasional scandal that hits with alarming frequency, are many Goans who >> contribute in a large way to the culture of Goa. Some of these Goans >> residing in Goa are known nationally. Most are away from the national >> spotlight. To choose among a state known for it's many creative talents is >> daunting. Here is my list of people (in alphabetic order) who constantly >> contribute and invigorate Goa. >> >> Claude ALVARES. >> A keen environmentalist and head of Goa Foundation, Claude has battled for >> Goa's environment time and again. Ruffling many feathers, this energetic man >> amazes with his constant search for new solutions to be ecofriendly. From >> cleaning up the Margao Market with Eco solutions to battling those that >> break rules from CRZ to Forest destruction to Claude goes the credit of >> keeping Goa as green as possible. >> >> Tomazinho CARDOZO >> A politician. Goan Tiatrist. Konkani promoter. Writer (23 books in Konkani >> and two in English). Tomazinho has done it all and continues to contribute >> in a special way to keeping the language and theatre (tiatr) of Goa popular >> and thriving. With his charming smile and relentless pursuit of keeping Goan >> culture alive, Tomazinho does Goa proud. >> >> Emiliano D'CRUZ >> Residing in the picturesque village of Loutolim ( where the great Mario >> Miranda hailed from ), Emiliano is a regular at any event that needs Goan >> music. Playing many instruments, he is most often seen serenading Goa with >> his accordion. To Emiliano goes the credit of doing the state proud with his >> single handed success as a musical talent. >> >> Nello and Selvy D'CRUZ >> Many vote JOETs in Bogmalo as among one of the best beach shacks in Goa. But >> Nello and Selvy have taken Goan food and hospitality a notch above with >> their boutique hotel Coconut Creek, run by Nello's wife Lynn. The walk from >> hotel to beach shack may be just two minutes but the reputation of the >> D'Cruz brothers has won worldwide approval. >> >> Srinivas DEMPO >> Hailing from an illustrious family with many interests including mining, >> newspaper and magazine publishing, television network, education, football >> and a temple in Panjim that serves free meals each day lunch, Srinivas Dempo >> does it all with a smile, warmth and energy that is astounding. Along with >> his beautiful wife Pallavi, this power couple colour Goa in a unique, >> positive way. Srinivas is also the Honorary Consul of Italy in Goa >> >> Ricky and David D'SOUSA >> Whoever enters state and wants to go clubbing, the one name on all lips is >> TITOS. The sibling's father, Tito, ran a small beach shack restaurant till >> the 80's. but his sons took that shack to another level. Quite naturally >> when the world from Ibiza to London trekked in, the sandy lane leading to >> Titos was named Titos Lane. Today between Mambos, Capetown, Cafe Del Mar >> and Titos, The D'Souza brothers are recognised the world over for making >> Titos and Goa party central. >> >> Remo FERNANDES >> A powerhouse of talent, Remo does not require a bio to follow his musical, >> singing, rocking repertoire. What many do not know about is Remo's passion >> for Goa. He voices his protests loud and clear ....in print and song. And >> for those that know him only by Jalwa, should invest in Old Goan Gold. A gem >> of songs that reveal the talent and soul of Remo Fernandes >> >> Damodar MAUZO >> Acclaimed award winning writer Damodar Mauzo let's his body of work do the >> talking. A shy, private man who has the Konkani language close to heart, >> Mauzo has the literary world at this feet. Co-curator of the Goa Art and Lit >> Fest and ambassador of the Konkani language from Goa to India and the world, >> Damodar Muazo, with help from his wife Saila, can also serve up an authentic >> Goan culinary feast for his many writer friends. >> >> Lambert MASCARENHAS >> To read Lambert Mascarenhas' Sorrowing lies my Land is to feel the genuine >> love of one mans love for his state. His last novel was released when he was >> 94. Today this 97 year old, always stylishly dressed freedom fighter >> impresses al with his sharp wit and memory. He famously said he would not >> get married till Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule. And he did! >> >> Theodore MESQUITA >> The tall, dark and handsome Ted, as we fondly call him is an award winning >> artist with a precise pencil and a colourist to boot. His art has travelled >> the world and now he has taken to curating, creating art workshops in India >> and overseas. Ted has made the art world into a literal village. A fierce >> patriot on all matters Goan, Theodore Mesquita has taken art to a new level >> in Goa. >> >> Jose and Bonny PEREIRA >> Say Martins Corner to anyone in Goa and heavenly Goan food enters one's >> consciousness. Like the D'Cruz and D'Souza brothers, theses siblings have >> expanded their fathers humble business to stardom. Sachin Tendular swears by >> their crabs and I swear by everything on the menu. Including the boutique >> hotel they opened near the famous restaurant in Betalbatim. This is where >> Goans go to party. And the music is always live and swinging...like the food. >> >> Oscar REBELLO >> I do not know of any medical doctor who is a champion activist. Having >> shared many an activist panel with Oscar Rebello, I have seen first hand his >> love of Goa. He will fearlessly take on matters of the State's heart in the >> same way he treats his heart patients. With amazing passion, precision and >> patriotism. Oscar has become one of the states leading Saviors and the hope >> of many Goans who despair that the ethos of the state is fast disappearing. >> >> Raj SALGAOCAR >> Art and Music lover. Incredible host. Interests in education, publishing, >> medicine and mining, this Goan industrialist continues a legacy left by his >> accomplished father. With his wife Dipti, they welcome the rich and famous >> to their stupendous home in Donna Paula and the Goa Marriott Resort in >> Miramar. A wildlife photographer and keen traveller add to Raj' many >> accomplishment. Honorary Consul of Austria included! >> >> Sonia SIRSAT >> Fado in Goa? There is only one voice that can recreate the haunting >> Portguese fado songs that originated in Bairo Alto in Lisbon. These songs of >> love and lament resonate in Goa through the melodious and operatic voice of >> Sonia Sirsatl her renditions can leave one in tears...even if one does not >> know a single word in Portuguese. Viva Sonia Sirsat ! >> >> Margarida TAVORA >> Margarida, or Maggie as we call her, is a passionate Mandovi dancer when not >> booking travel trips for clients. When her husband Chef Fernando passed >> away, the brave widow took over his restaurant Nostalgia. Applying the same >> moves as her Mando steps, she moved Nostalgia restaurant in Raia into anti >> an award winning restaurant. Their Portguese Goan dishes are renowned. As is >> the fabulous wooden oven baked Bebinca. Bon Apetit! >> >> Mangala WAGLE >> It is impossible not to fall under the spell of this always smiling, khadi >> sari clad lady who defies age with an energy that is infectious. Her >> mornings are with tribal or underprivileged women in far flung villages of >> South Goa. Her afternoons are for Kasturba Gandhi Trust. And between all >> that her school for street children Hamara School is a success on many >> fronts. If she applies for the post of Chief Minister of Goa, I will cast >> the first vote in favour of this remarkable lady. >> >> >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> Wendell Rodricks, Campal, Panjim. GOA 403001. INDIA >> Off tel: +91-832-2420604, Shop tel: +91-832-2238177 >> Off email: [email protected] > > > > -- > > Tito's Lane, > Saunta Vaddo, > Baga, Calangute, > Goa - 403516 > > +91 9527612010 / 40 / 70 > > > Website : www.titos.in / www.titosevents.com >
