------------------------------------------------------------------------ * GOANET **** C * O * M * M * U * N * I * T * Y **** E * V * E * N * T * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Xavier Center of Historical Research presents HISTORY HOUR TOPIC: Waste Wise - An Interactive Awareness Presentation on Waste Management in Goa
SPEAKER: Clinton Vaz - November 16, 2007 - 5:30pm VISIT: http://tinyurl.com/222757 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mr. Colaco You need to wake up to the reality, which is that Konkani is not the ONLY communication, business language of Goans. Try visiting some villages in Bicholim, Sanquelim, Pernem or Mapusa and you will realize the gist of what I write. Try reading your Sashti or 'SUNAPARANTI' Konkani to the above folks and you will realize what I mean. These folks have all their religious ceremonies (BHAJAN, POOJA, MOONJ, etc.), entertainments (NATAK, KIRTAN, etc.) in Marathi only, the language to which they connect and relate very easily.And this has been going on for ages now.... IS there anything bad in that? or just because Konkani has a status of Rajbhasa these folks should should have an overnight flip. BTW, Bichoim , Sanquelim, Pernem, although culturally identical to the bordering Maharashtra are still the parts of Goa, so is very much the Marathi bhasha. regards JR Dear all, I had a close look at NOTICE BOARD on this alleged "chaa and biscuti" gaado Is this Gaado in Goa? My observation: and NOT a word in Konkani ?!!! It says in Marathi - "dar Ravivari dukan bundh rahil" (The shop will be shut on sundays) So ...WHAT is this bit about "Chaa and Biscuti" Would some one point out these two items i.e. Chaa and Biscuti on the "dar patrak" i.e Fare Card? What's up guys ....are you in the "wool business" - pulling wool over eyes? IF I were visiting this area and saw a shop with ONLY Marathi and NO Konkani notices, I would think that the place is run by some "bhaillo" from Maharashtra. So ...what is the difference between a Maharastrian and a Bhaiyya 'bhaillo'? OK I understands ....this chap votes in the right direction. jc