NowPublic Toronto Gears Up for International Goan Convention in July 2008 =================================================== http://www.nowpublic.com/culture/ toronto-gears- international- goan-convention- july-2008 Toronto Gears Up for International Goan... by azzayindia Toronto will host Historic 2008 Goan International Convention at the lovely Missauga University Of Toronto(UTM) , From 23-27 July 2008. For the first time Goa opens its doors to International visitors,scholars and groups as Goa stands at this critical crossroads to re-examine its identity. It will be supported by performers from the homeland A Progressive Rock band Kixmet from goa is slated to perform in the convention. href="http://www.kixmet.com/ Objective of the convention is to serve as historic instrument of change for the motherland,particul arly in the areas of environment, good Governance,critical economy and perseverance of the heritage. The 2500 strong Goan diaspora of Mississauga is elated at the announcement. It will also be ideal opportunity for all present to intermingle and share the views for Goa’s Upliftment. The dynamic layout for this historic Convention consists of workshops, seminars, exhibitions, presentations, discussions, debates and forceful action-plans on all facets of classic Goan heritage, the emergence of a new Goan identity, plotting future collectively To finally tackle and eradicate perennial problems at home by the marshalling of the diaspora abroad. These will include the environment, economy, arts, civil rights, tourism, education, technology and the urgent need for good governance to safeguard our great heritage. Whilst Goa has returned today to the fold of the Hindu frame from whence we transited five centuries ago, we welcome for the first time a closer examination of our Latin heritage from the Portuguese occupation, by international scholars from around the world. It will be great opportunity for all goans to unite and showcase beautiful Goa in their different ways. The convention is organised by Kevin Saldhana-Convention Director and the members of the committee. For Details go to http://www.2008goanconvention.com/index. php ============ ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= == rene barreto WORLD GOA DAY GOANWORLD : http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/ ============ ===========
