Goanetters annual year-end meet is on Dec 27, 2010 (Monday) from 4-6 pm at Institute Piedade (near Hotel Mandovi, opp Bread & More) in Panjim. Do come along. RSVP via SMS 9822122436, [email protected] or 2409490 (after 2 pm).
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Arwin writes: The high rate of Goan Permanent Migration from Goa/India is a major reason for the rapid deterioration of Goa's Identity. Whilst I appreciate that in some cases migration is justified, I actually think that in most cases (particularly today) Migration is actually a short sighted venture Comments : Camilo Fernandes With due respects to Arwin's views, I dont think his comment that the high rate of Goan permanent migration is a major reason for the rapid deteiroration of Goa's identity. If people move to large cities like Mumbai it is only for better education and for better job opportunitites and not because they dont love Goa. So too Goans go abroad seeking better jobs in Gulf and on ships. If Goans migrate it is only for a better standard of living and better quality of life for themselves and their future generations. If an opportunity exist no one in is right senses would want to continue with the corruption, difficult transport, indiscipline, filth, pollution, survival of the fittest, strongest and those with right contacts etc. with sadly exist in Goa/India. It does not mean that those Goans who migrate have no love for Goa. Does it mean that Goans who continue living in Goa love Goa more than those who have moved. In fact most Goans who have migrated generally make it a point to keep their ancestral properties and come down every year on holiday. In what way could Goa be a better place or retained its identity if Goans with no decent jobs continued staying in Goa. I am not taking up for Goans who after migrating try to show off their wealth and maybe ridicule the local Goans. By and large Goans who have migrated dont belong to this category. They love Goa and would continue to do so always. Best wishes, Dev borem korum
