Domnic Fernandes wrote: ‘Similarly, here I recall a small village in Goa – Nachinola. As per the ancestors, there was a woman who was an expert dancer in the village. One day, a foreigner arrived to name the village. When he saw Nola dancing, he named the village ‘NACHINOLA’ - NACH-GO-NOLA (dance-oh-Nola.) Many are not aware of this tiny village, Nachinola. You must visit it and witness the spot where Nola danced, which we believe is still there.’
-----RESPONSE-------- Dear Dominic, My Dad told me of the 'origin' of that name when he realised that I was going to be an in-law of Nachinola. Interesting that Marshall and I have some common paths (St Vincent's Poona & Nachinola). Yes, I too heard about that tragic story. Having said that, folklore also has the village south of Navelim (Dramapur) as originating from Dhor, Mar ani Pur (Catch, beat up and Bury). BTW: I always wondered why it was that the folks from the formerly-picturesque village of Assolna were said to be a constipated lot. jc
