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**** Annual Goanetters Meet ****
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Annual Goanetters Meet - December 28, 2015 - 11:00 am
Fundacao Oriente, Mala, Altinho, Panjim, Goa
http://bit.ly/FundacaoOrienteGoa
The Fundao Oriente carries out cultural and artistic activities
in India with, for historical and cultural reasons,
special emphasis on the State of Goa.
Looking forward to seeing you there
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ANNUAL MEET OF GOANETTERS
The fellowship of goanetters was held on 28-12-2015 at Fundacao Oriente,
Mala Panjim It was the first time visit for many., The place maintains an
old flavor of architectural traditions with a courtyard The Director/ In
charge Mrs Inez introduced to the participants historical and cultural
activities for 21 years now, with special emphasis on State of Goa.
Initially there was much apprehension about its inception from pro Indian
supporters but now everyone appreciates its contribution and maintaining
linkages, The participants very informally were treated with light
refreshment at the start by the foundation .A tour of art gallery under a
well informed guide was enlightening and informative. It is devoted to the
memory of late Mr AntonioXavier Trindade, a Goan artist of repute
originally from Sanguem and trained at J.J School of art, then Bombay He
never left the shores of the country His paintings displayed bring out
contrast, minute details, depict his family, wife, cook, daughter besides
some celebrities and common people in water colours and oil
The session was unique that it was bereft of boring lectures. It provides
an opportunity to come face to face with writers on goanet, Mr Chico
entertained the participants with Portuguese, Spanish, and Goan delights
and was applauded profusely, Fortunately age has not taken toll of his
melodious and steady rendering of favourite compositions .The participants
were given 2 minutes each to introduce themselves, express their opinions
and limit their views to non controversial topics, There was galaxy of
stalwarts , highly educated professionals retired and in service, who had
excelled in their chosen field and a vocational calling and contributing
immensely to society. Some familiar, respected individuals could not add to
the numbers this time. Mr Fredric who has taken this movement to great
heights of popularity among Goans also acted as an informal moderator, He
clarified the doubts ad misgivings that only topics of hate and defamatory
in nature were censored and writers informed about the exclusion. It is
left to the readers to draw their own conclusion and that Goanet does not
take sides on any issue or partially inclined with latent bias. The meeting
ended with display of 100 published titles through his efforts and informed
about work in progress
Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
