STT: [Goanet]Goan but don't know Konkani? Hi guys, more than five years ago, in response to a thread " [Goanet]DON'T BE ASHAMED TO SPEAK KONKANI!" creatd by Domnic, I posted my views (see quoted below). This has sparked a bit of controversy. One called it 'too harsh' the other even seeking apology. Even said 'If you do not know basic manners, you can stick your Konkani language skills in a place 'where the sun don't shine!'
Well, the song which my post had reference to, was only forwarded to me today. Here it is, uploaded just for your listing pleasure http://ishare.rediff.com/filemusic-MAIM-BHAS-or-Mother-Tongue-by-ALFRED-ROS-id-575836.php or http://www.esnips.com/doc/726075d6-641a-4c0b-9a88-ed0dfece6780/MAIM-BHAS-or-Mother-Tongue-by-ALFRED-ROSE Quote: (original post in 2003) When you say you are a Goan but don't know konkani.... It reminds me a song by Alfred Rose.... =========== Where people from different parts of the world (including one Goan) got together.. Where they decided to sing in their own native language (mother tongue)... When Goemkar's turn comes, he said 'I can't sing because I don't know konkani' ".... (if you don't know your native language) then you must be a bastard" said the others. joe unquote: ======================= The song here http://ishare.rediff.com/filemusic-MAIM-BHAS-or-Mother-Tongue-by-ALFRED-ROS-id-575836.php or http://www.esnips.com/doc/726075d6-641a-4c0b-9a88-ed0dfece6780/MAIM-BHAS-or-Mother-Tongue-by-ALFRED-ROSE Who knows? such situation may arised in your real life time too. At least remember one or two line of Konkani dulpods, popular dhekni, etc Here is something for you to recap http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxxqS0W7GxI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ThAklIIMQU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuQL1psB2BM [email protected] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
