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Dear Floriano.
Very well said and I concur with you.The law of the land has to be
respected and adhered to.The 10.pm timing is good and justified.As kids
we have suffered enough ,as the full moon parties on Calangute beach
would go up to 5am in the morning.All my neighbours may not have any
regrets though, as these hippie parties helped the tourism boom of the
70's/80's due to which they are economically well off today.The very
same neighbours who did not have proper toilets and would sit in the
bushes to answer nature's call.The very same fishermen who had to sell
their fish to enable them to buy a bag of rice and most of the time have
curry without fish init (saurak).Today they not only have their own
toilet , but their own Toyota car too.
Had a quick phone call to Candolim neighbours yesterday who are living
within a few meters to the venue.Causually asking if the Music is not
disturbing them and if anyone complained about it.I was told "Are
Baba,Why would anyone complain ? The organizers were expecting 20,000
people ,but nearly 30,000 people have turned up for the event. People
who have been letting their rooms out for Rs 600 a night have hiked
their prices to Rs 4,000 a night for this week.All our neighbours are
returning home only at 6am in the morning ,as business for the shacks
and stalls is booming.They are making as much money in one night ,as the
amount they will make in a month."
We are slowly trying to get rid of the mining industry in Goa which
employs a major chunk of the Goan populace.When this happens , people
will need alternative jobs.I think tourism is the only industry in Goa
that can accommodate such a large workforce.So lets not destroy what we
already have.The number of European tourists are falling every year, as
they are taking to alternative destinations in South east Asia.By just
saying 'Stop Minning in Goa' wont help, people need alternative means of
livelihood.
At the same time the organizers/tourism promoters should respect the
sentiments of the local populace and uphold the law of the land.
Last week , Titos blocking access to a public road to help with their
event in Calangute was in bad taste.Which led to blocking of traffic
for 3 whole hours , led by former sarpanch Joshep Seiquera.
If the 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. timing and the rule of the land is followed
than it is indeed a victory for Goa and thanks to people like Floriano
Lobo for keeping a tab on the activities of these people and bringing
them to the notice of the authorities.
Cheers
Benedict
2010/12/28 floriano
Dear Salus et al,
I have said exactly that. That the authorities need to be kept in check
most often. If this is missing, then it is all out advantage to the
pushers and go getters.
As a member of the NP committee, I, along with other committee members
have strongly objected to any outdoor venues going beyond 10.00 p.m.
Because this is the LAW endorsed by the Supreme Court of India. If at
all any venue needs to operate beyond 10 p.m. it has to be 'double door-
sound proofed' venue which can operate 365 x 24 hours with no concern to
anyone at all.
The organizers of the SUNBURN has accepted this formula and that is why
this time over it is operating from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. And the
authorities are keeping an eye on these timings.
Is it not a victory for GOA??
Every one who wants to enjoy good music can do so with abandon, and more
and everyone who wants to have a quiet evening and restful night can do
so with abandon too.
