From: Dom Martin: In much of the Global Hemispheres, art and architecture is synonymous with culture. In Goa, it is acculturated with indifference.
--------- GL responds: So what have artists and architects done to promote their work along with Goan culture? I am not saying that is an easy undertaking. One is likely to receive more resistance and criticisms from the fidalgos than from the plebeians. And majority will say, "You come to Goa and do it." One solution to connect Goan architect with Goan culture is to build a 21st Century Goan basilica for its son-of-the-soil Saint Joseph Vaz. This endeavor should also enjoin Native with Diaspora Goans. Regards, GL
