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Tumcam Maie-mogacho ieukar. Enjoy Life - This is not a rehearsal! Konkani uloi, boroi, vach ani samball - sodankal. Hich Goenchi osmitai ani amchem khalxelponn. Goenchi amchi Konkani bhas! Ekvottachem saddon Goenkaranchem. Stay tuned to Gulf Goans e-Newsletter - everyday someone, somewhere learns a little..... [Interview as published in Arab Times] Global Goan Convention to be held in Kuwait on November 16 - 17, 2010 - By Paul Francis X. Fernandes, Arab Times staff They are Indians in body, mind and soul who live and work under varying socio-cultural and economic environments across the seven continents. Preserving their rich cultural traditions and values, they meaningfully integrate in the countries where they emigrate to without losing their ethnic identity — they are the Global Goan Community. And they are now gathering here in Kuwait to have and to create, a better understanding of the Goan community in different parts of the world and address issues of common concern. The 5th Global Goan Convention, an annual international gathering of the Goan Diaspora, will be held for the first time in Kuwait on November 16 and 17 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Farwaniya. The convention will provide a venue for Goans from around the world to come together on a common platform to share ideas, exchange experiences and foster feelings of fellowship and harmony. Organized by the Goan Cultural Center, Kuwait, the convention is being held under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Ajai Malhotra, Ambassador of India to Kuwait and Mr. Eduardo Faleiro, Honorable Commissioner for NRI Affairs, Government of Goa, in the presence of S.K. Srivastava, Chief Secretary, Government of Goa. Carmo Santos, the Chairman of Goan Cultural Center, speaking about the upcoming convention said, “We are proud and privileged to host the 5th Global Goan Convention in Kuwait, in coordination with the Department of NRI Affairs, Government of Goa and the Embassy of India, Kuwait. Besides strengthening the global alliance of Goans, these annual conventions provide an international and Indian forum to raise and highlight issues and concerns of importance to the Goan community. This year we have several structured programs designed to address topics of specific interest to non-resident Goans.” “The annual Global Goan Conventions have always promoted the interests and objectives of non-resident Goans, so it is only appropriate that this year’s special theme is dedicated to, ‘The NRI Goan.’ This year’s convention will, among others, explore the role of the NRI Goan in the new world economic order and how to mobilize resources for mutual progress and development. The convention will also encourage interaction between communities of Goans abroad to deliberate and decide on common issues and challenges facing them.” Mr. Santos, continued, “I would like to invite all Goans in Kuwait to participate in this two-day global convention, which is being held in the country for the very first time. This is an exclusive opportunity for Goans in this country to interact with Goans from around the world, to debate and coordinate ideas and concepts for the benefit of Goa and Goans worldwide. Several conferences and discussion panels have been organized on topics related to sociological, economic, cultural and political challenges that confront the Goan expatriate community.” The first Global Goan Convention was held in Goa in 2006, the second was held in Portugal in 2007, the third in Canada in 2008 and the last one was held in Oman in 2009, revealed Mr. Santos. “The convention has been growing in strength from year to year, and at this year’s convention we are expecting the active participations of Goans from several countries. Also this year we are holding a ‘Vishwa Konkani Sammelan” that will provide a venue for Konkani speaking visual and performing artists to exhibit their artistic creativity. A highlight of this year’s convention will be a special ‘open-house’ for domestic and industrial workers in Kuwait. Officials from the State and Union Governments will address issues raised during the meeting,” added Mr. Santos. The millions of Goans living and working abroad form a large global pool of talent whose intellectual, professional, technical and entrepreneurial expertise, along with their financial resources, could be pulled together to benefit the NRI Goan and India. Within this perspective, the Global Goan Convention, through interactive sessions, will aim to promote a better understanding of recent development-related laws and trends in India and widen awareness of key sectors where the Global Goan community can gainfully contribute. “NRI Goans have been making significant contribution to India's development by opening new businesses, implementing latest technologies and investing in core sectors of the economy. By contributing to India's foreign exchange reserves, by participating in areas of education, health and culture, and by involving in social and charitable activities, NRI Goans have been instrumental in providing tremendous impetus to the Indian economy, while building a good image of India in their countries of residence. The Global Goan Convention hopes to consolidate such gains,” concluded Mr. Santos. courtesy: www.arabtimesonline.com Forwarded by: Response Media | Response Events & Exhibitions | Tel: 00965 - 24810109/24814404 | Fax: 24834815 | www.responsekuwait.com For more info on the Global Goans Convention 2010, visit www.goanculturalcentrekuwait.com Email: [email protected] or [email protected] www.tambdimati.com To contact us email [email protected] copying [email protected] also visit http://www.tambdimati.com http://www.graffitisys.com/ http://www.looxcie.com/ www.konkanifilmbook.com http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
