The UK Global Convention:= This was my fourth convention in attendance and I thank God for giving me this inspiration and blessing to attend these conventions. Every convention is different in its own way which I feel is natural and much appreciated, this convention was well organized and was great and honour to meet , interact and listen to these two Goan intellectuals Dr. Teotonio R De Souza and Dr.Damodar R Sardesai , Carmen Miranda’s presentation on mining was not only heartening to see how mining has messed and is messing up the entire state but surely and certainly a wake up call for all to act at the earliest and not just say Oh my God Goa is gone and going , a very informative presentation by Virginia Braz De Gomes, great speakers like Jason , Selma Ram Mavlincagcar, Cliff , Eddie, Mrs Maria Fernandes Vaz and many more made the convention very interactive and kept the momentum on a high and positive note ….the church service was very touching on many factors to hear the service in Konkani and English , the choir was superb….the sermon by the officiating Priest was well addressed for that particular day.
I was taken aback (in a positive way) to see and hear the flawless speaker Valerie Vaz , she is certainly a remarkable person and a great Politician. But the last day was my most memorable day in London…these memories will cherish forever….firstly to see the typical Goenchem Fest theme ….mouth watering and sumptuous Goan food /delicacies …and it was the happening place that day not only for Goans but I could see everyone enjoying , be it Goans, Europeans and probably many other nationalities….. It was none other than our Goan Golden Nightangle Lorna who mesmerized the crowd the day and the climax of the Global Convention with her golden voice ….It was also my first time to see Lorna Live …what a great performer …..Norman who accompanied her with music is an ace musician ..everything went so perfect and a day not to be forgotten. I express my thankfulness to the entire organizing committee of the Convention for the superb Goan Hospitality rendered to me during my stay in London …may the Good lord continue to bless you all in every way. I would like to thank Selma , NRI Commissioner Shri Eduardo Faleiro, Mr. U. D Kamat and many others for a wonderful thought by launching some great books written by our Goan authors and getting these renowned writers /authors together for this convention and recognizing their hard work and commitment ..i say Well done. In my next mail I will make a mention of some things which the organizing committee of the convention could have done much better on those issues. God bless you all and continue to work together for one common goal and cause….Unity of and for Goans and Protection of our mother land in every way …Amchi Goenchim Mai….GOA!!!
