Subject: Re: [Goanet] Why Shivaji Jayanti in Goa? Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcao wrote: On February 19, Goa went into big celebrations of Shivaji Jayanti.....
GL Responds: The last I read, TOURISM is Goa's largest sector of the economy; directly and indirectly employing most Goans of ALL caste and creed. To attract the tourists, (AND THEIR MONEY) Goa needs celebrations .... and more celebrations. For Goa's economy these celebrations are not fun. It is business, money and employment. If Catholics are concerned about being relegated, celebrate in a big way the feast of Goa's own son St. Joseph Vaz. Build a cathedral in his honor. Celebrate the other Christian festivals. Nobody is holding anybody back! Regards, GL
