Subject: Re: [Goanet] Who is an Indian? People's Edit *O Heraldo. By Alwyn M. D'Sa
-------------- GL responds About a decade ago, My wife and I were approached by a group representing the German-American association in our town. They requested us to join their association. We informed them that we were not of German origin, do not speak their language, and have not even been to Germany. Before we could say, "No"; and while we expressed our appreciation for their invitation; they said to us: "You like our food, you like our music, you like our dancing, you like our beer." Needless to say we joined their group and they (Post WW II generation of German Americans) made us feel very much at home. We were all one big family. The monthly meeting consisted of planning activities of the club, singing 3 German and 3 American songs. The meeting was followed by eating a collection of German sweets made by 4 designated members. Every month we celebrated one German ethnic festival. In summer the club took bus trips to Oktoberfest in all surrounding cities. Once a year the club hosted a German festival for the town. We (volunteers) served beer, a variety of German sausages and sauerkraut. Half the profit made went to charities in the town and the other half went to support the activities of the club. We were also invited to join the Polish and Italian clubs. My patients loved seeing me at their festivals. Obviously these activities kept us young, happy and did wonders for my medical practice. So let's learn for others. Regards, GL
