On 15 August 2011 15:46, Nelson Lopes <[email protected]> wrote: > what is Independence day > > we are Indians > first and not the other way around > Nelson Lopes Chinchinim 9850926276 >
RESPONSE: Aree baba once again. Most Goans in Goa and probably the majority of Goans overseas see themselves as Goans first and Indians by default? Please ask Rajan Parrikar about his views about the influx of your brethren from U.P. Or please chastise our Joe U.K. for his photo streams on immigrants. I consider myself a Goan - really find it difficult, if not impossible to assimilate with the rest of India! Although I must confess, I am into KamaSutra but that too could be quite a Goan thing? Whether Hindu,Catholic or Muslim, Goans have what the French call, je ne sais quoi. For goodness sake, these people (Indians) know that Goa and Goans are different - they drive 2,500 miles just to hit the beaches and bars of Goa and to smell the Goan Feni. We were considered as cooks, butlers, house maids and piss artists - so pray inform me why we should now change? We are Goans first and foremost full stop. -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Meneze
