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August 20 - WORLD GOA DAY
Celebrating the inclusion of Konkani in the 8th schedule of the
Indian Constitution on August 20, 1992
For a list of World Goa Day events see:
http://worldgoaday2009.blogspot.com
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'We are destroyed in less than 40 years.' These words still keep ringing in my
ears when I happened to meet Mr. Bandodcar's brother-in-law from Mapusa. Both
of were taking a flight to Bombaim.
He sat by my side in the plane and those 45 minute ranted how medieval Goa had
turned since the arrival of the indians. 'Foi uma asneira' (a great mistake)
the gentleman spoke to me in fluent Portuguese. Corruption was rife, there no
law and order, there is bad planning, essential services hardly work.
Politicians are sex pests he said.
We see the echo of this gentleman everyday on Goanet. Many Goans have left Goa
because of this situation. Some Portuguese born have given up their indian
rights to live in Portugal and earn a lot of money. They write about medieval
Goa and Portuguese presence. They rant and than apologise. Nothing is written
how medieval Goa is becoming today!
BC
