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CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD
Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at:
http://www.casadegoa.org
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Citing the 1 Jun post from From: "r.barreto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
on EVALUATING GLOBAL GOANS CONVENTION
.............HELD IN PANAJI ? GOA 3rd to 5th January 2007
?TOASTMASTER STYLE?
By John Mascarenhas ? DTM*
In laudatory felicitations to the GLOBAL GOANS CONVENTION,
Dr A P J Abdul Kalam ? President of India, declared:
?Our nation has a rich cultural heritage with vibrancy. The convention
could highlight the potential of Goa in tourism, biodiversity and its
history and culture?. On this occasion, I extend my greetings and
felicitations to the participants and the organisers and wish the
Convention all success?.
Dear Goanetters:
Quoting the aforesaid epistle from Indias erudite President, as Goas
paramount leader, it could be significantly used as Goas credo to chart its
future growth and development. Reasonably, it could be interpreted as the
Indian Republics official position vis-à-vis our Konkan Homeland in
providing guidelines for the path to be taken in fulfilling Goas Destiny.
Remarkably noteworthy, is the absence of any mention of industrial
development and commercial enterprise in our State. In particular,
prominently omitted is any mention of exploiting mineral wealth, creating
SEZs and crafting mega enterprises consequently despoiling this beautiful
idyllic Land by conversion into a concrete and steel jungles at the expense
of our Natural flora and fauna, landscape and Historical heritage. Au
contraire, President Kalams statement seems to strongly imply the
imperative need to zealously preserve Goas heritage and culture for
posterity.
In fact the Presidents gracious blessings appear to unmistakably envisage
Goa as purely a Land of Leisure and Goodwill welcoming all the citizens of
the World in the spirit of Peace, Harmony and Merriment to enjoy its Natural
Beauty and Rich Unique Culture and History.
Does the President of Indias Messianic Manifesto mean anything to the
Leaders and Administrators and general public of Goa?
Furthermore, can the esteemed Head of States possibly Idealistic Reverie,
reflected in his vision for Goa, inspire a Righteous Revolution to bring our
beloved land someday to an Utopian State?
The people of Goa can best answer these critical questions, by at least
making a modest beginning in the right direction when they go to the polls
this time.
Regards
Arnold
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