------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------------- I have no quarrel on Dave's observation that some wedding practices of Goa's Roman Catholic community have Vedic/Hindu origins. Such morphing makes Goa a model of cultural diversity and as Dave experienced, it helped bring out in him, the brotherhood of man. In Goa, Dave and Agnelo can happily co-exist. And we are all richer because Dave can be Dave and Agnelo can be himself.
Gabe's sharing on the behavior of the girl in the BBC documentary made me wonder if she was being forced to go through the motions of Ross/Roce for the cameras or if she really understood the significance of her acts. Such behavior is tpical when rituals get practiced, devoid of meaning. Over the weekend, we had a diverse mix of folk over at our place - people of goan origin, some from other parts of India and some American. The entree' that most of our friends appreciated was Goa's 'shrimp caldin'. The unbranded caldin masala came from Mapusa bazar (I forget the Shop No.) and was purchased for Rs. 30/- only. The typewritten recipe instructions were strictly followed. I could not help but imagine the untapped potential of goan cuisine around the world and the latent treasure that lie in recipes that are hidden in goan households as family secrets.
