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Stage Play: ON THE HOLY TRAIL
Staged By: The Mustard Seed Art Company
Where: Kala Academy - Mini Open-air Auditorium
When: Dec 20 & 21, 2007 @ 7pm
Read a Review at:
http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2007-December/066558.html
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GOANET HIGHLIGHTS by Cornel DaCosta
Those Goan Voice (UK) readers who may be unfamiliar with the Goan
interpretation of Droit De Seigneur, will be in for some surprises on
reading several Goanet posts on this theme. It refers to the reputed
manifestation of 'rights' by powerful landowners to deflower virgins
of his choice from among the poor tenant farmers on his land. To what
extent this is/was a fantasy or reality is not exactly ascertainable.
However, if one wishes to see a measure of mirth, or like me,
downright fury over the supposed practice, then it becomes necessary
to read the posts on this unusual theme.
After endless discussion on whether Goa should have two airports
(Dabolim and Mopa) some firm decisions on Mopa seem to have been taken
from the details provided by Abdul Rauf Beig (originally published in
the Navhind Times). They indicate that, plans for a new airport in
Mopa are well advanced, including clear details of costings and labour
requirements.
I have always wanted to know details about those Goans who migrated to
Burma, as others did to other destinations for economic reasons.. Now
my wish is likely to be fulfilled! We learn that a new book titled The
Song of the Survivors, edited by Yvonne Vaz Ezdani, has been published
with a great deal of detail, especially over the period of the
Japanese occupation in 1942. I hope to read the book, and hopefully,
provide a review for the GV(UK) soon.
A short piece titled To Bury the Dead by Eric Pinto is perhaps not as
morbid as might be expected.The piece presents insights into many
rituals and practices in different parts of the world and also about
the dilemma of a general shortage of space for traditional burials.
Mark Tully, the 'likeable' Brit and well known writer and broadcaster
from India, provides us a fascinating article about his recent visit
to Goa. It is titled Altered Altars: Mark Tully on Goa, Christianity
and Change. This is a long "must read" article that, is very well
written and highly informative in Tully's distinctive style.
Finally, Christmas cometh and understandably, interesting greetings
are presented by many as well as details about the significance of
Christmas itself and the festive season as presented in different
parts of the worlds and especially, in Goa and the Goan Diaspora.
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Spread the Christmas Cheer, even when you're not here!
Send classic greetings to your loved ones in Goa.
EXPRESSIONS - 2007 Christmas Hamper
Visit http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/
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