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CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD
Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at:
http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html
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Dear Goanetters:
The underpinnings of our linguistic Tower of Babel reflect the kaleidoscope
of Goa's enchanting diversity. As you know, an intriguing, yet delightfful
hybrid patois has evolved through our Goan History's vicissitudes. The
essence of its charm is the reconciling detente, nay harmony, this lingua
franca has cultivated among various subethnic and social groups in our
beloved Goa. This unique endemic socially and culturally accepted
communications phenomenon is dramatized with hearty drollery in the quaint
anecdote (source unknown) related below :
NAKA MHAKA OSLO JOB!!!
And then there was our good ole Goan Gabru who met his friend Santan at the
tinto one evening..
"Arre, Gabru, Boro morre! Where u men, no sign so long... You were trying
for job no, at the Taj. What happened?"
"Arre, Santan... Kitem Sangonk... I no want such job!"
"Kiteak re? Kith zallem?"said Santan.
"I am good swimmer. I would be fantastic lifeguard for sure. I went for
interview at the Taj. Thinga ek Baill ani ek Dadhlo.. Borim english
mattalim.. I good speaking english you know. They ask me 'Who I' I say - I
am Gabriel Joao Leitao from Fortavaddo Nerul. I want to be lifeguard. They
say show your feet.. I showed my feet. Then mhaka sangttam show me your
knees... I am thinking why for they want to see my Dhomppram but anyways I
showing them..."
"Then what?" said Santan.
"Then, Sheeh Saiba, Loz dissta sangonk! That lady she tell me 'Show me your
testimonials'. Testi.. Anka testi mhuntath thi kiteac pollounc zai ? I no
showing nobody my testi nothing!!!
Hanv Dhaon ghara ailo!!! NAKA MHAKA OSLO JOB!!!"
Cheers
Arnold
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