Dear All,
The Kenyan Freedom fighter Pio Gama Pinto is from Socorro,
Bardez not Saligao. All our Saliganvkars are in my prayers. With much
love, Fr. Nasacimento J Mascarenhas
On 2/8/15, Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك
نورونيا <[email protected]> wrote:
> Some more quiz questions:
>
> Which Kenyan freedom fighter of Goan origin is known as
> Independent Kenya's First Martyr?
>
> Pio Gama Pinto (of Saligao)
>
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>
> Who wrote the book 'Land of the Sal Tree: Stories of the history, legends
> and traditions of Saligao, a typical Goan village'?
>
> Fr. Nascimento J. Mascarenhas
>
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>
> How many vangods (village clans) are there in Saligao?
>
> Twelve
>
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>
> Name any coconut-tree fringed road in the village of Saligao?
>
> That connecting the Saligao Institute with the cemetery.
>
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>
> In the Portuguese era, Saligao had no policemen. Who looked after locallaw
> and order functions?
>
> The President of the Comunidade, the Vicar of the Parish, and the Regidor
> (a
> local official appointed by the government).
>
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>
> The Saligao Institute has been described as "one of the landmarks of
> Saligao, nestled in a coconut grove overlooking the paddy fields". In which
> locality is it based, and when was it set up?
>
> In Arrarim. 1929.
>
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>
> Saligaocars have been known to emigrate to Bombay since the 19th century.
> But in which year did they get together to form their first association?
>
> 1934
>
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>
> True or false: the following are village schools of the past in Saligao --
> Anglo-Portuguese School, St Mary's Boys' School, St Mary's Girls School,
> Saligao Union School.
>
> True.
>
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>
> Name three prominent educational institutions of present day Saligao?
>
> Lourdes Convent, Mater Dei, Saligao Seminary.
>
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>
> True or false: The European School of Goa is one of the newer educational
> institutions based in Saligao.
>
> True
>
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>
>
> True or false: In the 1950s, Saligao had four allopathic doctors -- Dr
> Vaglo
> from Sonarbhatt, Dr Avelino Carvalho from Coutula, Dr Florencio de Souza
> from Nigvaddo, and Dr Antonio Menino Machado from Grande Morode.
>
> True.
>
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>
> 'Bot Modi' is one of the few dozen family names by which particular homes
> in
> Saligao are known. What does it literally mean?
>
> "Broken Toe"
>
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>
> What does the village name of "Xennekarne" literally mean?
>
> The Woman Who Ties Her Hair in a Bun
>
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>
> What or whom does the term 'Adlo Lok' refer to in Saligao?
>
> The village's aboriginal population who resided near the Saligao-Calangute
> border and are believed to have been the earliest residents of Saligao.
>
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>
>
> Before the advent of electricity in Saligao (late 1960s or early 1970s),
> all
> outdoor activities came to a halt at sunset. What or how was this signalled
> to the village?
>
> By the pealing of the Angelus bell, rung out at sunset, which also was a
> signal for facing the church and reciting the Angelus.
>
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>
> The game of 'Lobianim' was a very popular entertainment till a generation
> ago in Saligao. What did it involve?
>
> Seven broken pieces of terra cota or roof tiles.
>
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>
> The 'atto sori' was a metal ring or wheel made of thick wire. By whom or
> for
> what purpose was it used?
>
> The ring or wheel was rolled along, and steered by a short iron rod, and
> was
> a constant companion for most boys between seven to ten years old.
>
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>
> In 1966-67, football players from Saligao got together to form a popular
> club in the village, with its premises at Mudd'davaddi. What was its name?
>
> Saligao Sporting Club
>
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>
> In the past, the name of the Saligao anthem was "O Brilhante e a Estrela".
> Can you guess what its Portuguese name means in English?
>
> Oh Bright and Shining Star
>
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>
> Name any two chapels of Saligao:
>
> Santo Caetano (Cajetan) Chapel, Arrarim
> Nossa Senhora do Rosario Chapel, Grande Morodd
> Santa Anna (St Anne's) Chapel, Mudd'davaddi
>
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>
> Name any five wards of Saligao?
>
> Salmona
> Arrarim
> Sonarbhat
> Morodd (also Goletem)
> Cotula
> Mollembhat
> Tabravaddo
> Donvaddo
> Mudd'davaddi
>
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>
> Name the surname of the founder of the pioneering Mater Dei Institution?
>
> [Anacleto] Lobo
>
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>
> Mater Dei Institution is the second English-medium school in the whole of
> Goa. In which year it was set up?
>
> 1909.
>
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>
> The man described as the doyen of Indian cricket was from Saligao, name
> him.
> Also state a landmark he created and left behind in the city of Mumbai?
>
> Anthony de Mello of Sonarbhat; Brabourne Stadium.
>
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>
> Name one of Goa's most famous folklorist, who traces his roots to Saligao?
>
> Oslando de Souza.
>
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>
> Saligao has had six prominent bishops. Name any three.
>
> Archbishop Eugene D'Souza of Nagpur; Bishop Alfred Fernandes of
> Shimla-Chandigarh.
>
> Bishop Charles Gomes SJ of Ahmedabad
>
> Bishop Joseph Sequeira of Fissiana in Burma
>
> Archbishop Henry D'Souza of Calcutta.
>
> Archbishop Lawrence John Saldanha of Lahore.
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> INFORMATION COURTESY the book 'Land of the Sal Tree' by Fr Nascimento J
> Mascarenhas. Kindly acknowledge.
>
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