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Goa Sudharop Annual Awards
January 5, 2011 - 3:45 - 6:30pm
Hotel Mandovi, Panaji, Goa
Details at: http://bit.ly/GoaSudharop2011
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Sadly, it's a fading tradition. Doesn't look as if any of the younger
generation is stepping into this not-so-easy art of calendar making... and
definitely not in Portuguese. It would be nice if such skills could be built
and sustained here. FN
Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490
On 4 January 2011 00:57, Therese Almeida <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> I was introduced to the Almanac when I first visited Goa in 1963, since
> then I faithfully get it for myself and my friends. Some years ago I sent
> one to Alban and Aurora Couto and ofcourse it was like a great discovery
> which is now avidly collected every year.
> Besides holding all the information one needs it is most helpful in fixing
> dates for the school as we can check if any other event of significance is
> there.
> All in all I do believe the Almanac de Parede is an invaluable contribution
> to Goan culture and I am so glad you share this view.
>
> HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU.
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