Dear Amol,
I am in total support of your views, however I wish to opine for the same
cause. You do not become a True Goans by the mere fact that you reside in
Goa (Whether your ancestors resided here or whether you have come and
settled here) . You do not become Goan by talking about Konkani (some
foreigners speak it much better than many residents of Goa or Goans), but
bringing konkani into your homes. You do not qualify to be a Goan just
because a few high society people have allowed you in their company. You are
a Goan, only when you know all the people in the vicinity, - not for your
own selfish motive, but for the reason that we Goans want pure love - to
accept and to give. You are a Goan, only when you are aware about the
different facets of geographical Goa. You are a Goan, when you lend a hand
of assistance - without gains, to your fellow neighbour. You are a Goan,
when you interact with the folk & cultural abilities of Goa. You are a Goan
when you can name atleast ten Goan vegetarian & non-vegetarian dishes. Talk,
talk & more talk - leads us no where. Please build a platform, with us
alongside you (not behind you), which will allow every person called as a
Goan - wherever he/she may be.
As of now there seems to be an identity problem, identity of our culture,
cuisine and our beautiful land in general. Don't call for help. Let us
create something about Goa which will attract the True Goans, and help them
to identify themselves.
You people are doing a wonderful job of making people aware. My above
suggestions are but opinions which I have taken liberty to put pen to.
Sanjeev V Sardesai
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