[Goanet] GOENKARANCHEM DAIZ
Friends ! A report from Edwin Pinto - The Secretary - GOENKARANCHEM DAIZ is appended here below. GOENKARANCHEM DAIZ will be participating in this years WORLD GOA DAY celebrations. Please support them in any way you can and be PROUD to be a GOAN. rene oo If one is to capture the essence of that unique phenomenon called Goenkarponn, there is no better representation than an audience gathered together to watch a traditional tiatr. As the lights dim and the band strikes up, a cross section of Goans from all walks of life, united in happy anticipation, sit together, to watch a form of entertainment that gives expression to their singular Goan identity. Only a true blooded Goan can identify with, appreciate and enjoy the scenes, characters and jokes as they unfold upon the stage, expressing with characteristic Goan sentimentality, emotion and often sharp, colloquial humour the hopes, dreams, fears, unfulfilled aspirations of the community and even perceived social injustices . GOENKARANCHEM DAIZ was born of a strongly felt desire to recreate that rapport, empathy and most of all, that sense of shared heritage and belonging in the larger community of Goans. Goa has produced Generals in the army, Admirals in the Navy, nuclear scientists, ambassadors, financial wizards and supercops who have done their homeland proud.. Yet, despite all the talents and resources at our command, we do not seem to have succeeded in pulling together as an amalgamated entity. GOENKARANCHEM DAIZ was conceptualised as a catalyst organization that would strive to build bridges to various sections of our Goan community, both in Goa as well as other parts of the world, so that we may function as a cohesive amalgamation, bound together by our common identity, history and heritage. It will also be our endeavour to serve as a binding force and create a platform that would facilitate Goans to put their strengths and talents to use for the good of Goa and the Goan community. And I think we have made a significant if small start in the setting up of our library, which in itself is a symbol of what Goans can achieve when they come together in a spirit of co-operation. The driving force behind this entire effort of course, needs no introduction. Antonio Piedade da Morais, is a well known Konknni mogi, and a die hard lover of all things connected with his Goan ancestry and heritage. Morais Babâs steadfast belief that our Goan identity is strongly rooted in our shared history, culture, and most of all our beloved âmaim bhasâ, motivated him to build up over the years, a collection of Konknni literature ranging from the oldest to more modern works and other connected books, documents etc. at his own cost. Along the way, he received a few books from writers, publishers, other institutions and interested individuals by way of donations. Morais Babâs deepest desire was to put this treasure at the service of the community in general and scholars, writers journalists, students of history and Konknni in particular. He hoped that these books would also serve as a ready source of resource material to help keep our history objective and factual, particularly in these troubled times. It was at this point that yet another son of Goa, Afiano Fernandes, played a part in fulfilling this vision by generously offering his spacious premises at MIDAS TOUCH, opposite the Margao District and Sessions Court, rent free, to house the library until permanent premises could be found. As word of Morais Babâs vision spread, it succeeded in capturing the imagination of a host of other enthusiastic Goenkars. They responded overwhelmingly, donating valuable old books from their family collections, others chipping in with furniture like cupboards, tables, chairs, fans and other equipment, which has together enabled us to put this unique library together for the benefit of the community Today, we can take pride in the fact that this entire library, comprising around 3,500 books, has been set up entirely through the contributions and donations of our large hearted fellow Goenkars The enthusiasm generated by this endeavour drew together a group of around 50 Goans, who today form a registered organization called GOENKARANCHEM DAIZ, a non political, non religious body embracing Goans of varying shades of opinion, but united in common love of their shared âGoenkarponnâ. This little group of enthusiastic Goenkars decided to take the vision even further by endeavouring to construct a permanent complex â a house of Goan cultural heritage which can be used to showcase and promote not only the Konkani language, but also Goaâs literature, culture, history, art and folklore in addition to our traditional flora and fauna, so that we may preserve and perhaps help pass on to future generations the common Goan
[Goanet] Goan Traditional Games -
Friends ! It is with great pleasure that i share with you an article which appears on Goamog: http://goamog.com/ ooo ooo GOAN TRADITIONAL GAMES PRESENTED AT WORLD GOA DAY PORTUGAL -2005 http://goaday.goamog.com/Reports-2005/GOAN-TRADITIONAL-GAMES-PRESENTED-AT- WORLD-GOA-DAY-PORTUGAL.html 00O OO Dr. Carlos Vilar relates to us, on the event of Goan Traditional Games, celebrated among the Comemorations of The World Goa Day in Portugal , on the 18th of September 2005. The traditional games of Goa were presented based on the research carried out by Dr. Carlos Vilar at the Menezes Bragança Library in Pangim, Goa, at the archives of the periodical Heraldo, at the Internet and also the book Goa, Daman and Diu by Cândido de Azevedo. In all 11 games were presented, with their respective regulations. Given the limited space, in terms of interior as well as exterior, 9 games had been put out to the disposal of the participants, 3 being interior ones and 6 exterior. Besides these, the games of Rings or macaca and mitfolliô were presented only in regulation. Each regulation was presented in A3 sheets, placed in placards arrpund the venue of each game. The material for the games, such as bios, bourés and carrom, was brought from Goa and the remaining confectioned in Portugal For the interior games, the respective material was placed on top of the tables: 3 Carrom boards, 1 table of Ticktem with the respective designs in A4 paper and 1 table for Fatranim with the 5 stones. For the exterior games, the drawing of the ground was marked by use of ribbon-glue and spray of white ink: bioani, goindó-ball, aeroplano, lobiani, goddé and bouró; the rules of each game had been placed together to the respective fields. The venue of the games was much visited, not only by direct participants as also by many families remembering animatedly their times of infancy, while others attended the much appreciated projection of the DVD Goa - a Paradise presented on the big television screen set up at the conviviality hall. One of the active participants was Mr. René Barreto, founder of the World Goa Day, who came to Portugal to participate especially in the Commemorations; he was extremely enthusiastic with the presentation of the games and considered to the Commission the creation of a site of Traditional Games of Goa, with the aim to divulge for all the Goan communities in the world. Dr. Carlos Vilar 0 We welcome your contributions to the creation of a site for Traditional Games of Goa - Please write to Dr. Carlos Vilar or you could also share your thoughts with us on the many Goan Forums you belong. You could email Dr.Carlos c/o Leao at : [EMAIL PROTECTED] My thanks to Leao Fernandes for making the TIME , for his many CONTRIBUTIONS - in helping us GOANS WORLD WIDE to come TOGETHER - through his webiste GOAMOG , I believe that this site has plenty to offer Goa , Goans and Friends of GOA. A visit to his site GOAMOG is a must. rene barreto WORLD GOA DAY 20.8.2006 - When Global Goans meet www.goaday.com = oo GOAMOG - Portugal http://goaday.goamog.com/ Goa Heritage http://www.goaheritage.org/events_worldgoaday.htm Colaco net http://www.colaco.net/index.htm TOGETHER for GOA .. TOGETHER We iCreat a better better GOANWORLD The choice is always ours ! 00 _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Congratulations - Miguel Braganza
A Great contribution - CONGRATULATIONS Miguel ! rene Governor SC Jamir alongwith Miguel Braganza, President, Botanical Society of Goa, at the 2006 Konkan Fruit Fest, Goa. Event photo at http://www.goanet.org Photo courtesy: Sebastian Zumvu, OSD to Governor WORLD GOA DAY 20.8.2006 WWW.GOADAY.COM = _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] agenda for the meeting Saturday, 7th January, 2006
-- | Wishing all Goanetters | | a Prosperous | | and | | Happy New Year - 2006 | |Goanet - http://www.goanet.org | -- Non Resident Goans - presently in Goa. Please be in time for the meeting , we hope the meeting will not exceed One and half hour. Please circulate this email to your friends ..and lets have your suggestions too. The agenda is appended here below. rene Dear Goanexpats Im sending you the agenda for the meeting Saturday, 7th January, 2006 at 11:00 am at Kala Akademy Introduction Organization Selection of name/Logo Selection of committee member Constitution Mission Registration of Goanexpats Website Database Addresses Newsletter Representation Projects funded by NRIs Education Agriculture Cottage/Tinny Problems DB Priority Completion date Follow up Status Funding Best regards Manuel OOO A GOANET SUPPORTED PROJECT Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls Your support will be our SUCCESS ... OOO -- |Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | || | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --
Re: [Goanet] Goa Sausages achieves USDA certification
Marlon , Please convey my best wishes and Congratulate Roy Furtado on being granted the USDA approval for his Goa Sausages. ir Goanfoods have been very supportive of our WORLD GOA DAY events in the USA. Roy has donated Goan pickels to the organisors of WGD in USA by way of Prizes for their events. I thank him for his support. I am sorry , I could not thank him earlier in public. I too have had a taste of the Goanfood -Goan Sausagesits something one needs to taste to understand what we all write about. Please support Roy Furtado ...I believe he deserves all our support. thanks rene --- Marlon Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am happy to announce that Roy Furtado of Essence of Goa (aka. Goanfoods) has obtained USDA approval for his renowned Goa Sausages. It has truly been a labor of love on his part and I am thrilled that he has finally succeeded after encountering many hurdles. Users can purchase his products online via: http://www.goacom.org/goanfoods/ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- |Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | || | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --
[Goanet] We Invite you to join the Goa Genealogical Society in Cyberspace
-- |Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | || | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | -- 888 From the GoaGenealogicalSociety Moderator [EMAIL PROTECTED] Goenkars ! We Invite you to JOIN the Goa Genealogical Society e-group. To learn more about the Goa Genealogical Society group, please visit : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GoaGenealogicalSociety Please provide the following info, this way we might be better able to network with those that may have similar interests and perhaps, even be long lost relatives. 1) Name: First, Maiden, Last 2) Present Residence: Town, Country 3) Other countries of residence 4) Village in Goa where ancestors came from 5) Last names of ancestors - paternal, maternal 6) Do you have a family tree that you can share? Regards, Troy Alphonso Moderator, Goa Genealogical Society rene __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com --- * G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * --- Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2005 Christmas Package - Flowers, Bubbles and Layers of Love. http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ ---
[Goanet] Photos of 3rd Moira Social - Quebec -
-- |Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | || | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | -- 0 From Felix D sa in Quebec.Canada The Photos of our 3rd Moira Social can be seen at: http://www.piczo.com/felixhabari?g=20611378cr=1 000 rene __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com --- * G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * --- Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2005 Christmas Package - Flowers, Bubbles and Layers of Love. http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ ---
[Goanet] Some thoughts ...for your meditation for today.
-- |Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | || | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | -- Goenkars and Friends ! I thought - I should share this beautiful post with you good people of this Forum. rene 0 From a posting on : ExStudents_StPauls_StJosephs_Belgaum FW: BETTER CHOICES ALL THE TIME A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old University of Notre Dame lecturer. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life. Offering his guests coffee, the lecturer went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cups - porcelain, plastic, glass, some plain looking and some expensive and exquisite, telling them to help themselves to hot coffee. When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the lecturer said: If you noticed, all the nice looking, expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is but normal for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress. What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the better cups and are eyeing each other's cups. Now, if Life is coffee, then the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain Life, but the quality of Life doesn't change. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee in it. Have a lovely day and enjoy life to its fullest! Smell and Enjoy your Coffee rene __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com --- * G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * --- Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2005 Christmas Package - Flowers, Bubbles and Layers of Love. http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ ---
[Goanet] ....GOENCHO ULO
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- Congratulations to the GOENCHO ULO TEAM ! GOENCHO ULO, the Konkani fortnightly, is online Click for the contents: Ulohttp://www.goacom.com/joel/konkani/ulo-1/heaankant.html rene __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com -- |Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | || | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Take back amp; distribute Soccer Balls | --
Re: [Goanet] Waste Management Progress/Melinda Coutinho Powell
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- You are welcomee. Anything to encourage good people like you to continue doing what you all do , too often ...all we read is discouraging posts from our * learned * friends .. A good word costs nothing ..and goes along way. I know that you will continue keep us informed of how you and your TEAM progress. rene --- melinda Powell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Vivian,Rene, Thanks for the appreciation ,encouragement and positive comments on the Public meeting/Exhibition on Waste Management in Margao. At the next consumer network meeting,I shall definitely pass on your comments to all the volunteers who worked so hard to make this exhibition/meeting a success. __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com -- |Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | || | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Take back amp; distribute Soccer Balls | --
[Goanet] 'Everyone knows Vaz has friends in high places, ... ...and in us too :- )
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- Well done keith ... You make us PROUD TO BE GOANS ! From a posting on Goan Voice UK http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/ 000 Keith Vaz: An action-packed lunch 24 Nov: The Independent (UK). An unlikely double-act was spotted dining together in the Houses of Parliament yesterday. Keith Vaz, the magisterial Leicester MP, took a working lunch with the Hollywood action hero, Jackie Chan. Apparently, Chan had arrived in the UK a day early on a visit to pick up a 'diversity' award from the Next Step Foundation, of which Vaz is president. The two men are now best of friends. 'We couldn't believe our eyes,' reports one rival MP. 'Everyone knows Vaz has friends in high places, but this takes the digestive. I'm very jealous. He was surrounded by autograph-hunting MPs.' Says Vaz's office: 'Keith was giving Jackie a bit of a treat before tomorrow's awards. They went on a tour of Parliament, and it caused a bit of mayhem.' __ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/
[Goanet] Calling Goenkars in LONDON - UK - GLV need Volunteers
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- 00 'Squeeze More Out of Life' - launch of new Greater London Volunteering Campaign Friday (25th November) is the start of the Greater London Volunteering (GLV)Squeeze More out of Life campaign, where they will be targeting commuters during the morning rush hour by giving out stress balls with the Squeeze More Out of Life website address on it (which will go live on Friday morning). The website will contain case studies of people with busy working lives who still find time to volunteer, as well as signposting for interested people to their local Volunteer Centre or Do-it.org. GLV have had some volunteers come forward, but still need more to make sure that all 8000 stress balls are distributed. Travel expenses will be paid, as well as money towards breakfast, and this could be your chance to get to model an ultra stylish GLV t- shirt! GLV need to know about anybody who is interested in helping out by Thursday morning at the latest. Contact Kerry Tweed, Development Worker, Greater London Volunteering on 020 7700 8135 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] 000 __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Women 'get blame for being raped'
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- BBC UK news http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4453820.stm == 0 Women 'get blame for being raped' 00 Fewer than 6% of reported rapes result in a conviction A third of people believe a woman is partially or completely responsible for being raped if she has behaved flirtatiously, a survey suggests. The Amnesty International poll of 1,000 people also found over 25% believe she is at least partly to blame if she has worn revealing clothing or been drunk. Amnesty says the shocking findings show government policies are failing. And the director of public prosecutions told the BBC the report highlights some areas of real concern. Ken Macdonald QC, who is in charge of prosecutions in England and Wales, spoke to BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour. The idea that a third of our people think that if a woman flirts she has only herself to blame if she is raped is, I think, quite shocking, he said. These are jury trials. The jury is the community in the courtroom and it is reasonable to suppose the jury brings into the courtroom a lot of the attitudes we have been reading about. The Home Office says it has changed the law to try to improve conviction rates. We have made a number of changes to the legal system and to how the police and Crown Prosecution Service work, to put victims needs first and to make it easier for cases to get to trial and secure convictions, a spokesman said. Rape is an appalling crime and has a devastating effect on victims and those close to them. Nobody asks to be raped Joanna Perry Victim Support Readers' debate We are determined to close the gap between the increasing number of rape cases reported and the low number of convictions. However, the Amnesty poll, carried out by ICM, found that most people in Britain had no idea how many women were raped every year in the UK or how few of the cases reported to police resulted in a conviction. Almost all, 96%, said they either did not know the true extent of rape or thought it was far lower than the true figure. Just 4% thought the number of women raped exceeded 10,000. The number of recorded rapes of women in 2004/5 was 12,867 - up 4% on the year before - although police estimate that just 15% of rapes come to their attention. Only 6% of reported rapes result in a conviction. 'Disturbing attitudes' Amnesty International UK director Kate Allen said the poll, part of its Stop Violence Against Women campaign, had uncovered disturbing attitudes. She said: It is shocking that so many people will lay the blame for being raped at the feet of women themselves and the government must launch a new drive to counteract this sexist 'blame culture'. The research exposed the scale of public ignorance over rape as well as the dreadfully low conviction rates, she added. The government has an international duty to prevent this gross human rights violation yet it's clear that the government's policies on tackling rape are failing and failing badly. Joanna Perry, policy manager at Victim Support, said it was alarming to read that so many people appeared to believe that a woman was responsible for inviting a rape or sexual assault. 'Devastating effect' Rape is an appalling crime and has a devastating effect on victims and those close to them. In other words, nobody asks to be raped, she added. And Ruth Hall, from the support group Women Against Rape, criticised prejudices in the court system. They still put the woman on trial, including her sexual history with other men, which is supposed to be banned and blame the woman for what happened to her and hold her accountable, she said. __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] WHATS on at IFFI GOA
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[Goanet] An Open invitation
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- Art Chamber Galeria de Belas Artes http://www.goa-art.com/ 000 Art Chamber [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: inviation Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 11:13:08 +0530 Dear Friends Wellwishers Supporters of our Gallery Art Chamber, Galeria de Belas Artes opens the doors of its new premises! His Excellency, Filipe Neri Ferrao the Archbishop of Goa Daman will bless the Gallery and inaugurate the first Exhibition ! You are cordially invited to join the celebrations! date: 25th November time: 7pm The exhibition: William Reuliaux, a truly cosmopolitan artist with Belgian roots has been chosen to set up the first exhibition in the Grand Gallery Hall, merging the Gallery - as a piece of an art object itself - with the display of a contemporary form of art. A truly enormous task to use the Gallery as the canvas, where the artist is working on! The result is astonishing: under the surface of the walls emerge different structures and we find materials, with different symbolic meanings: blood, diamond, animals. and real 23 karat Gold! Walls have memories! A life within themselves. Each wall can tell thousands of stories and everyone who has lived in a traditional house, knows that; and whoever lives in an appartment can not know. This exhibition is so unique that it can not be fitted into any existing category of contemporary art; it will be on display for 3 weeks, and thereafter travel to: California, then in Chicago before it will be shown in Europe, and then around the globe. Rudolf Ludwig Kammermeier Art Chamber, Galeria de Belas Artes Gauravaddo 115/a, Calangute, Goa, India ph: 91-832-2277144 mob: 9326117435 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.goa-art.com PS.:kindly accept this email as invitation if postal service reaches not in time since we expect a crowd beyond capacity, we ask you to confirm your presence on Friday the 25th per mobile (9326117435) or as email reply GOA ART http://www.goa-art.com/ 000 We wish you at the Art Chamber Galeria de Belas Artes - all the very best. We look forward to the opening ceremony photographs. rene 0 __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] A thought from Claude.
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- Goenkars ! Permit me to share with you good people of Goa - a post which I recd. from Clude , in Toronto.Canada. rene Rene - On Nov 05, I offered a mass here in Toronto for all those who passed away between last Nov 04 and Nov 05 and who once resided in Tanzania. So as to include Minguel Martins' name, for the next year, I'll appreciate if can you pl. (or ask somebody) to provide me names of the immediate relatives only. In short whose father was he? It dawned on me that it would be a great idea if you announced in your forums of having this event in other countries throughout the world - a special mass for all those who deceased during the year. For instance, I am doing it for those who passed away in Tanzania, here in Toronto. Somebody can come up to do it say for Kenya, Uganda, Bombay, Dubai, USA and so on. If one is interested in organizing the Mass for each country that would be nice. My proposal is to have it on the first Saturday in November. So that it can become an international event. There isn't much work to it. It's done for an occasion that will take place once in a year only. One would need to maintain a database of those of passed away. Then get a a church centrally or a most convenient location where the Mass is to be celebrated. Get people to sing or form a choir. Print a brochure with the songs and the list of names who passed away and for whom the Mass is held for. After Mass greet each other over coffee and light snacks. If a hall is required and has to be paid for, then pass the hat around, that way the cost is shared out. In our case, we were lucky to get a parish priest willing to say a special Mass and who offered the church hall free. We did have a collection during offertory of which the funds sealed in an envelope were given to the priest before the blessing. Most people brought light foods and it aggregated to be plentiful. There were all kinds of snacks. The objective of this Mass is to remember our beloved departed ones and get the community to pray for them collectively. That's all. Oh Yes, and pass the word around well in advance so people inform others, some come with new names to be added in the list, others offer their help and the elderly feel good about it, that a community celebration is taking place. You might have read in this forum the overwhelming support this celebration received. It is purely voluntary and I wish to promote it throughout the world. It can be done. All you and Eddie Fernandes - editor of the Goan Voice UK need to do is announce it. Let me know your views on it. I am prepared to share my experience with anyone who wishes to organize the celebration in their own community. And I am sure others are better than me at organizing a prayerful event. Good Luck! Regards, Claude Claude Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Community radio - May interest some Goans ?
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- 8 8 Xpress it! fm Open Day - a new radio station for North West London 2pm - 6pm, Monday 21st November 2005 Grahame Park Youth Centre, Cornermead NW9 5RA The aim of Xpress It! Fm is to provide a community radio station run by local people, particularly young people, offering a local voice, together with a range of personal, educational, and practical skills- based learning activities in community media. Our key objectives are: · To build the skills and confidence of local people, in particular young people by providing learning opportunities and accredited training in community media · To provide an internet community radio service, with the aim of extending this into live broadcasts · To provide a medium for local people and organisations to express their interests and concerns · To use the medium of community radio to breakdown inter- generational barriers Xpress It! fm is run by a partnership consisting of The Wright Community Development Trust, Barnet Homes, London Borough of Barnet Youth Service (Oasis Youth Education and Rithmik), Barnet College, The One Stop Shop and supported by Barnet Safer Communities. If you know of any young people aged 16-19 who are not in education, employment or training and would be interested in completing a radio production training programme, please pass on this information and ask them to attend the Open Day on Monday 21st November 2005, 2pm- 6pm, Grahame Park Youth Centre. In order to gain a place on the programme, attendance at the open day is essential. The numbers of places on this programme are limited. If you have young people who do not meet these criteria but who want to get involved please ask them to attend the Rithmik open sessions on Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm at the Grahame Park Youth Centre. We would also like organisations working in Grahame Park to get involved, and there will be opportunities to do so once our initial training programme has finished. Let us know if you have any ideas around programming or promotion of your local organisation - please contact us on 020 8205 2569. Yours, Hetal Shah Director, The Wright Community Development Trust One Stop Shop, 4-5 The Concourse, Grahame Park, London NW9 5XB Tel: 020 8205 2569 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.xpressitfm.com 000 __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] PHOTOGRAPHS OF happenings in GOA !
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- These photographs tell you thousands of stories ! Over a thousand photographs on Goa http://uk.search.yahoo.com/search/images?p=Goaei=UTF-8meta=vl%3Dfl=1vl=fr=ieas 00 __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] PLAY
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- Thanks Cyril , I do know Michael Alfonso , I will write to him at the address you have given .thank you once again for your assistance , appreciate your help. Thats the beauty of having a GO AN network that works ! rene Cyril Pereira [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --| Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE || || by visiting this link and following the instructions therein || || http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html |--Hi Rene Baretto.A fried of Mine you may have heard Michael Alfonso of London ( known asthe Alfonso Brothers ), he has written and performed plays before Hehas written the below email . Please can you Contact him and he may beable to help . His email is below . Good luck regardsCyril pereira.[EMAIL PROTECTED]Mike wrote to CyrilThe play, I'd love to do it, but, I need to know when they require itby, the audience they are aiming for, etc, etc. Have they got acomedian(s) or a comedienne or a mixture of both?Can you attempt to ascertain that and get back to me or even give me thecontact numbers and I will take it from there.Thanks for the mention though.Catch you later.TAN SALES (LONDON) LTDUNIT B, COLINDALE BUSINESS PARK2/10 CARLISLE ROADLONDON NW9 0HNENGLANDTEL: +44 20 8205 6881FAX: +44 20 8205 6884 EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] WEB: www.tansales.co.uk Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.
[Goanet] CAN someone help ?
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- CAN someone help...Fay ? 0 Hello, Does anyone have a 15-20 minute Konkani play script that the Goans of Arusha can use for part of a cultural programme? If you do, kindly send me a copy. Many thanks. Regards, Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] 000 WE HELP to MAKE THINGS HAPPEN ! 99 __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com
[Goanet] the fontainhas festival of the arts - panjim , Goa
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- 8 Friends, Our poster for the fontainhas festival of the arts. Everyone's invited! Heta Pandit , Gen.Sec. Goa Heritage Action Group. o Poster for the fontainhas festival of the arts can be viewed at http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=showPhotoalbumID=41541835photoID=505339656security=GuqJiF oo rene 00 __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com
[Goanet] There are NGOs to protect the animals, but what about NGOs to protect our PEOPLE !
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- oo There are NGOs to protect the animals, but what about NGOs to protect our PEOPLE ! ** No doubt , we have so many * MAD PEOPLE *around RB o Rabid dogs bite 17 in Vasco HERALD CORRESPONDENT MORMUGAO, NOV 8 As many as 17 persons are reported to have been bitten by two stray dogs in the port town on Sunday. One victim, Mahadev Naik, of New Vaddem, told Herald that he was proceeding to duty when he was bitten by a stray dog. Later, the same dog reportedly bit one Manoj, while he was on his way to the gymnasium. The dog which was tied outside a house broke a chain and started chasing another dog and bit that dog. After that, it started chasing the passersby and bit around 17 people, who are undergoing medical treatment, said Naik. Soon after he was bitten by the stray dog, Naik said he went to an ayurvedic doctor at New Vaddem who refused to adminster ayurvedic medication. The doctor instead advised Naik to visit an allopathic doctor, as he feared that Naik may have contracted rabies. Another medical practitioner, Dr Rosario Menezes, treated some of the victims who were bitten by the two stray dogs. There are NGOs to protect the animals, but whenever such incidents take place, these NGOs tend to shirk their responsibility towards the people who are been bitten by stray dogs, said Dr Menezes. Dr Menezes stated anti-rabies injections are expensive and are priced at about Rs 1,500, while another injection Immuno Globulin costs about Rs 10,000. 00 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] London: Twenty-year-old Nikil Rana Crowned Miss India UK
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- 0 London: Twenty-year-old Nikil Rana Crowned Miss India UK London, Nov 8: Nikki Kaur Rana, aged 20 from Rushy Mead Leicester, was crowned Miss India UK 2005 at the prestigious Miss India UK Finals more at http://www.daijiworld.com/home.asp 000
[Goanet] Google posts first books online
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- 0 BBC Thursday, 3 November 2005, 13:34 GMT http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4403388.stm Google posts first books online The first works scanned and put online as part of Google's controversial print project have been unveiled. Included in this opening swathe are many 19th Century works of American literature and history. The works were chosen because they are out of copyright and unaffected by legal action that led Google to briefly halt its digitisation project. Groups representing authors and publishers say the project amounts to copyright infringement. Legal row Books about the US Civil War, government papers and the writings of Henry James are among the works donated by project participants for the first group of online works. Today we welcome the world to our library, said Mary Sue Coleman, president of the University of Michigan, in a statement. As educators we are inspired by the possibility of sharing these important works with people around the globe. The entire text of these works is being put online by the search giant's digitisation project. The text will be searchable and users will be able to save images of pages. Google has enrolled Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Michigan, the New York Public Library and Oxford University in the digitisation project. The search giant said the first focus of the digitisation plan would be books in the public domain, so-called orphaned works and titles that have gone out of print. Eventually Google hopes the collection of works it will put online will dwarf this first group of works. The plan to put books online was unveiled a year ago but has run into legal challenges that temporarily halted the systematic scanning operation. The US Authors Guild along with five large publishers have gone to court to stop Google scanning copyrighted works without getting explicit permission from rights holders. Despite the legal challenge this week Google re-started its scanning project to put books online. As well as legal challenges Google faces competition from a similar rival plan to scan books by the Open Content Alliance which counts Microsoft, Yahoo and the Internet Archive among its backers 000 Fwd rene barreto 00
[Goanet] I am happy to take people through the best methods of treating snakebite
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- 8 Dear Rene, I am a member of the WHO Snakebite Treatment Group and I have a number of key hospitals and major medical colleges helping me with the snakebite work. I would welcome any assistance you can give. I am due to visit Goa, and would like contact with a hospital there that deals with a lot of snakebites. Most of the first aid advice you need is on the website. Its the latest and best advice. I am happy to take people through the best methods of treating snakebite. I am not on Goanet. Do you think it would be useful? Where in Goa do you live? We are planning a National Website on snakebite in addition to the one at Little Flower. I work closely with Prof David Warrell who is the world number 1 on snakebite. There is a lot of work going on. Am happy to work together on this issue. Best Regards Ian 0 Amit , Can you or any one on the various Goan Forums - assit Ian now , and when he is next in Goa ? I am subscribing Ian to our list of Goan Doctors - egroup and asking Fred / Viviana to do so on Goanet. I have asked Ian to share his thoughts with us - once he has been subscribed. Ian will also share his thoughts with us ... Thank you Ian , thank you for your effortsyou put to save the people of Inda rene barreto ooo
[Goanet] MISS INDIA UK
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- Leicester, UK , November 1: http://www.daijiworld.com/home.asp Laura D`Souza, Indian girl, but born and brought up in UK, has been named among the 24 finalists selected for Miss India UK contest - 2005. details http://www.daijiworld.com/home.asp 000 rene
[Goanet] The Konkani community in Canada will remain grateful to Max Mendes and his associates for their marvellous contribution ....
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- The Konkani community in Canada will remain grateful to Max Mendes and his associates for their marvellous contribution 0 Daijiworld News Network - Canada 0 http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp? n_id=15824n_tit=Wilfy+Nite+Revives+Nostalgia+and+Old% 2Dtime+Sentiments+with+Soul%2Dstirring+Konkani+Music Pics by Leon Lobo Toronto, October 31: After about a four-month-long of high-profile publicity and a long wait, curtains were finally down on the historic, first-ever Mangalorean musical event in the form of 'Wilfy Nite' on Snday, October 30. This was the only event in the recent times which has evoked maximum audience interest as well as full media exposure. People around who were able to attend the Nite, as well as fans of Wilfy Rebimbus worldwide were eagerly monitoring and supporting this rare event, right from the time when it had been announced. Details at : 000
[Goanet] Today's Top Story -on Daijiworld ..and more on 1ST YOUNG GOANS INTERNATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST (2005)
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- 1ST YOUNG GOANS INTERNATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST (2005) Sunday, October 30, 2005 Today's Top Story at : http://www.daijiworld.com/home.asp With just TEN more days to go , we have had POSITIVE res ponces from Francisco Saldanha, president of the Karnataka Goan Association. http://www.kgabangalore.com/ http://community.webshots.com/photo/424198229/424253315IHgSKh http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug252005/metrothurs1320222005824.asp Also - We had quite positive res ponces from Tony Barros inUSA and JersonVaz in the Middle east. GOA Toronto has a mention of the Essay competition on its website at www.goatoronto.com . I look forward to hearing from the other Presidents of the Goan Association - to whom I have written personally. I am very happy with the positive res ponces from some of the Presidents and Chairpersons of Goan Association - I am sure that Constantino Xavier - along with the Jury will be pleased with the entries - I hope ! A FEW negative emails were received ...from some negative guys .. as usual ...but that should be expected. WE continuedoing what we believe in doing.. But we we still need your Children's participation ... rene barreto Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.
[Goanet] World Goan Day was celebrated by the City Goans with a lot of traditional verve and gusto.
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- The Goan groove http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug252005/metrothurs1320222005824.asp Marianne de Nazareth World Goan Day was celebrated by the City Goans with a lot of traditional verve and gusto. It was a night that threatened rain but the clouds held their fire and the evening was one of fun and frolic at the Goan Groove at the Catholic Club on Saturday. Its World Goan Day, said Francisco Saldanha, president of the Karnataka Goan Association. In the spirit of the day all our members and their guests are getting together for an evening of dancing, good music and good food which we Goans enjoy. Designer clothes were out with a vengeance and gifted members took turns to show off their talents on stage. Lara Guido played a piece on the violin, something most of our youngsters are not interested in learning today. Oscar Menezes, the man with the golden voice, sang a few golden oldies. Then the talented Dr Maya Mascarenhas and her sisters Nisha, Rhoda and Gina regaled the crowd to a retro session of music. Maya, on the keyboards, can hold any audience spellbound with her effortless command of the ivories.The sisters sang a lot of oldies harmonising splendidly and bringing the older crowd on their feet to show off their steps. Plates of prawn wafers went around and were thoroughly enjoyed by all, washed down with a variety of coolers. The tables were adorned with candles dressed up very ethnically with mango leaves and lots of jasmine. The whole dance floor was made to look like a Goan shack on the beach, with lovely little authentic lanterns strung up all across the dance floor. New members Rochelle and Rajesh Dmello originally from Baroda had come for the first time for a Bangalore show and were happy to be warmly asked to become members. While a lavish dinner, including sorpotel and sunnas was served, supervised by Lorraine Correa, Ossie Pereira took the stage and sang a series of Bob Dylan numbers. He even added the mouth organ with a very authentic flourish. Later, recorded music got the younger crowd on the floor and kept them there till 11:30. Shutting down the show abruptly after that had a lot of unhappy faces but rather than face the wrath of the higher ups everyone quickly wound down the show. How long is this impasse going to last was the question on Bangalores fun loving lips. 00 Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.
[Goanet] GoaNetters Nite Out In Toronto
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[Goanet] Felix D SA -
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- 000 A post from our WGO ALLIANCE rep. in Quebec , Canada. Felix D SA oo Hi everyone, The end of the year is approaching fast and we have quite a few events to enjoy ourselfs, before 2006. Have updated my website http://felixhabari.piczo.com/?cr=1rfm=y and one will find a lot of infomation [and photographs] regarding our community. For the World Goa Day 2005 Youth Essay Competition 'Winners and their Essays, check: http://www.piczo.com/felixhabari?g=18322857cr=1 Remember that the first young Goan International Essay Contest closes on 10 November 2005. For those 15 to 21 years, this is a chance to win some great prizes. For Community Events, go to: http://www.piczo.com/felixhabari? g=12635022cr=1 Photos of past events will be displayed, when available. Best Regards to all, Felix D'Sa P.S. Add your comments in my Guest Book, and add your name also. rene barreto WORLD GOAN ORGANISATIONS network -since 2000. OO
[Goanet] Thanks for the SUPPORT from - WORLD GOAN ORGANISATIONS
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- o Goenkars and Friends ! I am so delighted at the fantastic response I have had .. to my appeal I made , on behalf of Constantino- the Alliance Rep for Young Goans International_WGD. This response proves ..that WE Goans willPARTICIPATE and support any Good Goan cause - events , projects, competitions , if we appeal to the Goans in ameaningful andrespectful manner. And now the Good news About Seven World Goan organizationsalong with acouple of On Line news services- have responded to us very favorably. I am sure many more- will PARTICIPATE and support us in the near future. Deborah ...our ALLIANCErep.in Karachi, Pakistan responded to my email in just TEN Minutes of my emailing her ! Thank you Deborah , you have shown what Goans ofPakistan are made of. You good people do always come TOGETHER despite the problems you all have to faceevery day. Youdo SUPPORT all things Goan. My Thanks to Felix D sa from Quebec - Canada , his personal commitment to serve the Goan Community in Quebec - Canada and also to the Goan community Globally is very exemplary - he has made a BIG differenceto the Goan Community - I am sure you will read more about the Goan Community of Quebec in future This is what he has mentioned on his website - a day after I emailed him ... * Remember that the first young Goan International Essay Contest closes on 10 November 2005. For those 15 to 21 years, this is a chance to win some great prizes. For Community Events, go to: http://www.piczo.com/felixhabari?g=12635022cr=1 * ( I ll share his post in my next e_mail.. My thanksalso go to Oscar Furtado , the President of GOA TORONTO ( One of the largest Goan Communities outside Goa !) ? for his continued supportto the ALLIANCE OF WORLD GOAN Organizations and for agreeing to PARTICIPATE , PROMOTE and SUPPORT - Constantino's Essay competition. Oscar has also promised to have the essay competition mentioned on the GOA TORONTO's well designed website - It s worth a visit. www.goatoronto.com community news In a couple of minutes of me sending an email to Walter from daijiworld. - I was pleasantly surprised to receive a reply within just a couple of minutes ! Walter's promised to publish the essay competition event on the news line - I am sure hissupportwill help us get some more entries. Thank you Walter. You can read more Goa news on daijiworld by visiting this link : http://www.daijiworld.com/news/default.asp?city=goa Goacom have also assured of their support. Thanks to the Goanet admin and members of Goanet , and to various other Goan Forums for their support. Thanks to Goanet 's - Fred , without whom I would have never picked up some of the emails addresses ! Thanks to Boscofor his personal support as always. Thanks to Jose - http://www.colaco.net/index.htm for his promise of his personalsupport and publication of the event. Thanks to Leao Fernandes from GoaMog for his support for publication of the event : http://goaday.goamog.com/ Thanks to all those who have shown an interest in working with us - to promote the essay competition and also to those who may not have had a chance support us too . We look forward totheir PARTICIPATION in the very near future. ...for its only if we work TOGETHER TODAY - will we have a better TOMORROW , for our Children and their children too. The question we all need to ask ourselves now ...is , * WHAT CAN I DO FOR GOA ! * not what GOA can do for me ...until then ..bye and I wait to read some POSITIVE postings on the various GOAN Forums around the GOAN WORLD. ITS all about WORKING TOGETHER for a BETTER GOANWORLD ! rene barreto The ALLIANCE that WORKS TOGETHER in Diversity. 00 I do apologize if I have missed any one inadvertently in my mentions ...please do write to me , I will make amendments at the earliest. RB 000 WORLD GOAN CONFERENCE - LISBON , PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 2006 Kattore re Baji ! Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.
[Goanet] An appeal letter for funding Goa YMCA, Panjim
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- 000 Sub: An appeal letter for funding Goa YMCA, Panjim oo Dear Sir, Greetings to you from the Goa YMCA Panjim. We would like you to be part of our YMCA project at Panjim, Goa. On a prime plot costing over 30 lakhs in Indian Rupees, YMCA, Panjim, Goa is putting up a medium sized complex to offer affordable accommodation to the YMCA Community. The complex is estimated to cost around Rupees 60 lakhs approx. As of now, construction has been raised to the tune of Rupees 20 lakhs from funds generated by way of several fund raising activities and also from the loans received from the Bombay and Pune YMCAs. However, presently we have fallen short of finances and we are hoping that well-wishers around the globe as well as in our own country, will rise to the occasion and contribute in whatever way they deem it fit for the completion of the project. Indeed, it will be a proud moment for the entire YMCA community. We invite you to donate a room at a cost of Rs 1,50,000 (US$ 3,490) which could be named after your near/dear one of your institution. For the donation of a room, we would offer the room free of charge for one week each year for the use of the donor and/or his family and friends throughout his/her lifetime. The donor will be entitled for AC rooms. Please note the entitlement should be availed of in each respective year. The offer will not be allowed to be carried forward to subsequent years. We also invite a donation for a skating rink costing Rs 3,00,000 (US$ 6,820) which may be named after your near or dear one or the institution. We would offer the donor the use of a room for two weeks each year as in the case of a room donor. The complex has a small hall, for multipurpose use, and it has been proposed to name the said hall after any person or institution contributing Rs 7,50,000 (US$ 17,050). We will offer a room free of charge for three weeks stay each year to the donor and/or his/her family and friends throughout his/her lifetime. Please note the entitlement should be availed of in each respective year, it will not entitle the donor to carry forward the said entitlement to subsequent years. The Govt of India has accorded its sanction to enable us to received Foreign Contribution. We are therefore making this earnest appeal to all the well- wishers to send in their contribution by way of demand drafts or bank transfer. To facilitate bank transfers from anywhere we have opened an account bearing No SB 0088-771748-001 (The Young Mens Christian Association) with INDUSIND BANK (Panaji Branch). Indusind Bank has arrangements in London/California/New York/Rome. For further details of the project click to www.ymcagoa.com the website will keep the donor abreast of the progress of construction. All of us are aware that tourism has its negative effects too. YMCA Goa will continue and concentrate on the AIDS Awareness and Control Programs, Anti Narcotics Drives and Preservation of Ecology programmes. Income derived from the project at hand, will be primarily channeled towards these programmes. The project will be commissioned in the 3rd week of December 2005. Donations are also covered under 80 G of the Income Tax Act. Please direct your enquiries to : Ethel Da Costa [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet] Children's Christmas Tree Dance -GOA Toronto
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- 888 The G.O.A. will be holding its annual Children's Christmas Tree Dance on November 26th at Maharaja Palace Convention Centre. Registration Deadline is Nov. 11th. Please book your tickets now to avoid disapointment as last year's event was sold out. Tickets: Member: Child under 12 yrs: $17 (lunch and gift) Adult/Child 12+: $12 (lunch only) Non-Member: Child under 12 yrs: $20 (lunch and gift) Adult/Child 12+: $14 (lunch only) Ticket Coordinators Rosie Barreto - 905-785-0061 Hema Pereira - 905-502-6103 Event Flyer Ticket Form Map A donation of a non-perishable food item is appreciated. All dontaions will be forwarded to the Goan Charitable Organization www.goatoronto.com 000 000 rene barreto =
[Goanet] BONDERAM FESITVAL IN TORONTO
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- 0 Just came across this great site whilst surfing : GREAT Photographs of BONDERAM FESITVAL IN TORONTO AND CELEBRATION OF WORLD GOA DAY at GOA WORLD : http://www.goa-world.com/goa/canada/bonderam/ 0 Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.
[Goanet] Re: For our children, and their children - Aldona Children's Park
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- Cecil and Friends CONGRATULATIONS ! to all who those have have helped to make it happen for The Aldona Children's Park. Too often - WE complain and do nothing to address the complains , Cecil and his friends need to be congratulated in addressing the problem and solving it. We need more Volunteers in our GOAN Communities ...we need less of words , and more ACTION ! We should be less dependent on the Government - but work along with them -as equal partners. TOGETHER ...WE need to make IT HAPPEN ! rene 000 SUPPORT and PARTICIPATE in the 1ST YOUNG GOANS INTERNATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST (2005) Details from :Constantino Xavier [EMAIL PROTECTED], 000
[Goanet] WHAT I CAN DO FOR GOA an essay competition - last date for submission extended to the 10th November 2005.
Goenkars and Friends of Goenkars ! Constantino -one ofour YOUNGEST members in our WGD_ALLIANCE - has made a tremendous effort inbringing the Younger Goans TOGETHER ...not only in Portugal - but also around our GOANWORLD. It is why , I feel very saddened that WE have failed to give him the support he rightly deserved. He needs OUR Participation not just our support ... I amAPPEALING to ALL the Presidents/ Chairpersons - of the various GOAN ASSOCIATIONS / organizations to GIVE him that support. I am also appealing to the various Goan Editors /webmasters to make a post of Constantino's message on their website /news line Bosco , our GOANET_WGD coordinator will - I am sure..willextend his support too. Encourage the Young Goans in Toronto to particiapate. Constantino makes a very valid point when he says - and I quote ** And what I have seen most is that the Goan youth is so many times forgotten. A community, our Goan communities abroad, can only survive if there is a bond linking all generations - old and young- to Goa itself. ** YOUR SUPPORT ....IS...GOAN SUCCESS rene barreto 000 The Alliance of WORLD GOAN ORGANIZATIONS - WORKING TOGETHER for a better GOANWORLD. WORLD GOAN CONVENTION - LISBON, PORTUGAL OCTOBER 2006 details from CASA DE GOA -LISBON , PORTUGAL. === Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.
[Goanet] Re: HIV shame brings spike in suicides
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- SHAME on all of us. rene Bosco D'Mello [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HIV shame brings spike in suicides SHAIKH AZIZUR RAHMAN SPECIAL TO THE STAR, CHENNAI deadly stigma | Hospital's lack of counsellors blamed in the case of man who killed himself and pregnant wife
[Goanet] fund raising evening for earthquake victims in Pakistan India.
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- o Hi everyone, Flora Marlow is organising a fund raising evening on 16 Dec. 2005,in aid of earthquake victims in Pakistan India. [Refer tooriginal email below]. In Januarythis yearFlora was instrumental in raising over $23.000 at the Tsunami Disaster, which she handed to the Canadian Red Cross. We can all make our contribution to the Pakistan and India earthquake victims, by assisting and /or supporting this event. Thanks and Best Regards, Felix D'Sa From:Flora Marlow [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject:Indian Irish Cultural Evening in Aid of the Earthquake Victims in Pakistan India.Date:Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:52:23 -0400 (EDT) An Indian Irish Cultural Evening Featuring, music, song dance In Aid of the victims of the Kashmir Earthquake ( Pakistan India ). On Friday the 16th of December 2005 At 6:00 p.m. In The Saint Ignatius of Loyala Church Hall on 4455 West Broadway, Montreal. ( cross St. Sherbrooke ) Donation : 15$ * All proceeds will go to the Canadian Red Cross. Disaster Relief fund. Food Drink will be provided. For Information: Flora Marlow Tel: (450) 477-9949. 0 Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. -- | 1st Young Goans International Essay contest 2005 | || | Theme: WHAT CAN I DO FOR GOA | | More details at| | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/034190.html| --
[Goanet] Change to Casa de Goa's web address
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- 000 Goenkars and Friends ! Correction Just been informed that there is a change in the web address of Casa de Goa -Lisbon , Portugal. It now reads as Casa de Goa , Lisbon , Portugal http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa thanks rene -- | 1st Young Goans International Essay contest 2005 | || | Theme: WHAT CAN I DO FOR GOA | | More details at| | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/034190.html| --
[Goanet] Invitation to Leaders of Goan Association world wide.
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- 00 Leaders of Goan Associations - World wide. It is my pleasure to share with you - an Invitation I have received from Prof. Dr. Narana Coissors, Ph.D , President of the Managing Committee of Casa de Goa , Lisbon , Portugal. The message is appended here below. If your organization wishes to be represented at this convention - please ensure that you email Casa de Goa with a copy to me. Please do this as soon as possible. Thank you. rene barreto 000 The Alliance of WORLD GOAN ORGANIZATIONS network. 000 000 Associagco de Goa, Damco e Diu Pessoa Colectiva de Utilidade Pzblica Lisboa, 23rd September 2005 Dear Reni Barreto, coordinator of World Goa Day It was a great pleasure to welcome you and Maria to Casa de Goa and to have the opportunity to talk with you about the role we envisage for Casa de Goa in the Portuguese society and our future plans. We were also very happy to realise that we have a common goal - a Convention for the leaders of Goan associations all over the world to get together in order to share not only ideas and achievements, but also plans to involve 2nd and 3rd generation Goans in the effort to strengthen Goan identity and culture. We will be glad to pursue the matter further thought in the near future, but a possible date for the Convention, to be held in Lisbon, would be October next year. I can assure you that Casa de Goa will provide all its support, not only from the organisational point of view but also in the definition of the Convention programme. Kindest regards Prof. Dr. Narana Coissors, Ph.D President of the Managing Committee Email : [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goacom.com/casa-de-goa The ALLIANCE OF WORLD GOAN ORGANIZATIONS -- | 1st Young Goans International Essay contest 2005 | || | Theme: WHAT CAN I DO FOR GOA | | More details at| | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/034190.html| --
[Goanet] GOA DAY MONTREAL 2005 ....How can you have a successful Goan function without DANCE, Music, and FOOD ?
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- GOA DAY MONTREAL 2005 000 The weekend of August 20, 2005 was marked by World Goa Day celebrations across the globe, a day to celebrate Goan culture, traditions, heritage, cuisine and music. From London to Zanzibar to Melbourne to California, Goans from all four corners of the globe joined in the festivities. Despite the bucketing rain and cool weather, Quebec Goan Association (QGA) members came out in fine force for the annual potluck picnic; close to ninety brave souls made the journey to Angrignon Park, Montreal. Tents and tarps were set up and barbecues flamed away as delectable dishes quickly filled the tables. (How can you have a successful Goan function without food?) The young and the not so young took part in a friendly soccer match just before lunch was served and what a feast it was. Several surprise guests joined the meal among which Park Security and a group of well-wishers. Shortly after the meal, the group was entertained by a game of bingo and lots of door prizes. As quickly as it begun, the day was over and it was time to return home. Events such as these allow us to check in with each other and meet the new faces of the community. A big thank you to the organisers and their support group for a great function. Special thanks to all of those who showed up and contributed to making the day a success. Bruce D'Souza REAL The weekend of August 20, 2005 was marked by World Goa Day celebrations across the globe, a day to celebrate Goan culture, traditions, heritage, cuisine and music. From London to Zanzibar to Melbourne to California, Goans from all four corners of the globe joined in the festivities. Despite the bucketing rain and cool weather, Quebec Goan Association (QGA) members came out in fine force for the annual potluck picnic; close to ninety brave souls made the journey to Angrignon Park, Montreal. Tents and tarps were set up and barbecues flamed away as delectable dishes quickly filled the tables. (How can you have a successful Goan function without food?) The young and the not so young took part in a friendly soccer match just before lunch was served and what a feast it was. Several surprise guests joined the meal among which Park Security and a group of well-wishers. Shortly after the meal, the group was entertained by a game of bingo and lots of door prizes. As quickly as it begun, the day was over and it was time to return home. Events such as these allow us to check in with each other and meet the new faces of the community. A big thank you to the organisers and their support group for a great function. Special thanks to all of those who showed up and contributed to making the day a success. Bruce D'Souza Quebec Goan Association WORLD GOA DAY 2005 o WILL ADD THE WINNING ESSAYS AND MORE PICS ON MY WEB SITE TOMORROW http://www.piczo.com/felixhabari?g=5882516cr=1 Felix --- The ALLIANCE OF WORLD GOA ORGANISTIONS Been ..bringing GOANS TOGETHER SINCE 2000 ! 00 -- | 1st Young Goans International Essay contest 2005 | || | Theme: WHAT CAN I DO FOR GOA | | More details at| | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/034190.html| --
[Goanet] The Quebec Goan Association, Montreal, ....
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- 000 Hi, The following is a brief report of last saturday's function. The Quebec Goan Association, Montreal, entertained about 200 folks at the Goan Extravaganza last saturday, 15 October 2005. Thanks to the hard work of the entertainment secretary, Sharon Fernandes, and assistants that made the occassion one to remember. The evening was preceeded by mass celebrated by Fr. Manuel Rodriques, with the assistance of Fr. Lawrie Pereira and Fr. Roland Pinto. The attached collage shows the main highlights: 1. The Canadian National Anthem was sung [partly] in Konkanim. 2. The Bomshells band 3. The Konkanim Play by Mitchelle and the Children's theatre group 4. The Marlow singers 5. The AGLU dancers 6. The entertainers Brian Linda-Mae. 7. The presentation of prizes awards for the Youth Essay Competition. 8. Etc., etc., etc.[shurely you can add some more to this list] Best Regards, Felix D Sa P.S. WILL ADD THE WINNING ESSAYS AND MORE PICS ON MY WEB SITE TOMORROW http://www.piczo.com/felixhabari?g=5882516cr=1 The Quebec Goan Association, Montreal, A Participant in the WORLD GOA DAY the ALLIANCE OF WORLD GOAN ORGANISATIONS founded 2000 ! 00 -- | 1st Young Goans International Essay contest 2005 | || | Theme: WHAT CAN I DO FOR GOA | | More details at| | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/034190.html| --
[Goanet] All Goa Citizens' Committee Submits Memorandum of Konknni to President
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- 00 All Goa Citizens' Committee Submits Memorandum of Konknni to President 000 All Goa Citizens' Committee for Social Justice and Action's (AGCCSJA)delegation consisting of Mr. M.K.Jos, Mrs. Rhoda Almeida and Dr. JoeD'Souza, had a Meeting with President Dr. Abdul Kalam, at the Office of the Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly, in the evening of 18th October 2005.they submitted to President AGCCSJA's Petition for RECOGNITION OF KONKNNI IN ROMAN SCRIPT which has been in use for 500 years. AGCCSJA's delegationemphasized that it is mandated in Article 347 of the Constitution of India that President has the Power and Authority to grant recognition for a language "...which is used by a large proportion of people in the State".Besides the Petition supported with three representative list of signatures from Petitioners out of 75,000 signatures from Petitioners demanding Konknni in Roman script, they also impressed upon the President: 1. Equal status for Konknni in Roman Script on par with Devanagari script. 2. Roman Script Konknni has been in use for 500 years. 3. 99% of Christian religious and secular writings in Goa are in RomanScript. 4. World famous Tiatr and Khell Tiatr are 100% in Roman Script. 5. Non-Resident Goans want Roman Script. 6. Recognition of roman Script will enable Minority Community to apply for jobs, presently denied. 7. The demand of AGCCSJA is valid and justifiable under Article 347 of the Constitution of India. 8. AGCCSJA expects 75,000 or more signatures of Petitioners.President considered AGCCSJA's Petition favourably, appreciated theirconcern for the welfare of Konkani and he has promised to study and examine the petition.Pratap Naik, S.J.TSKKAlto Porvorim, Goa o Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.-- | 1st Young Goans International Essay contest 2005 | || | Theme: WHAT CAN I DO FOR GOA | | More details at| | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/034190.html| --
[Goanet] Let's put our minds together for a change.We have proven expertise in breaking heads
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- Vauradeancho Ixtt - www.v-ixtt.com The V.IXTT celebrated 73 years of publication just yesterday with a mega event at Kala Academy. the President of Goa Heritage Action Group, Vice-President of Travel Tourism Association of Goa and Secretary of GCCI [all rolled into one] Ralph deSouza of the deSouza Group of Companies was the Chief Guest and the one and only Pooja Bhat of Bollywood was the Guest of Honour at the event. With a current paid-up subscriber base of 10,664 copies and a print run of 12,000 copies per week, V.IXTT has reason to celebrate. Compare this with the miserable performance of the Sunaparant, the only Devanagri newspaper first edited by Adv. Uday Bhembre and then by Raju Nayak and published from Margao and now, after resurrection by Dattaraj Salgaocar and published from Panaji, edited by Sandesh Prabhudesai. It is only academic to point out the caste and creed of the three Editors, there is no other choice of leadership when it comes to Devanagri Konkani. The sale of SUNAPARANT has always been below 1000 copies. Although it is in Goa's official language and script...and drws government advertisementsit cannot survive without massive doses of generosity from the publisher. Sermons do not sell, even in the Official Language! I have been associated with a alternate model that has been successful since 2001.[ It was it was introduced into Goa in 2000 by the Vasco Watch, Edited and Published by Cmdr.[Retd] Ananta Narayana based in Vasco ]. This concept is called a 'free-sheeter' and is totally financed by advertisements. It has its limitations...but lack of funds is not one of them. The MAPUSA PLUS started in July 2001 gave rise to the MARGAO PLUS and PANJIM PLUS in December, 2001 to coincide with the feast of Immaculate Conception. The Panaji Plus now has INVESTOR PLUS in its stables while the Margao Plus has added NORTH GOA PLUS, BICHOLIM PLUS, PONDA PLUS and VASCO PLUS to its group. The number of free- sheeters is growing even though the original group that published Mapusa Plus split four ways. It is an eminently adaptible model that survives on a large support base of paying advertisers and free readers. It is a model that I would recommend to any self respecting Konkani news magazine in tabloid or standard magazine format. In fact., most Church bulletins [ XX Igorjecho Awaaz,Saad or Sondex] almost follow this format unknowingly or knowingly. It would be nice to have an on-line version of the V.IXTT for the world-wide Konknni readership. Those living in India would do well to subscribe to it with pre-paid postage. Definitely, World Goa Day or Goa Dis [and Dat] can promote the Konknni readership or get advertisements to them so that they can pay the contributors who will be encouraged to write better and more often in Konknni. I do not know if Adv.Uday Bhembre and Prof. S.M.Borges will still write in Romi Konknni after the open schism in goa these days. If they do, that will be an achievement. The Thomas Stephen Konknni Kendr- Porvorim [TSKK] and the Dalgado Konkani Academy[ DKA] can help to get relevant literary contributions to these magazines and, may be, even create a pool of articles available on request for publication. We could set up a Trust to receive and disburse funds from overseas Goans and others from the Konkan who would like to fund Konknni publications. World Goa Day committees could help in this regard. Special Goa Day issues of these magazines could be sent to these committees for distribution the world over. The principle of TEAM-- Together Everyone Achieves More-- could be applied here. Let's put our minds together for a change. We have proven expertise in breaking heads. Viva Goa. Miguel Braganza [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do share your thoughts with us on this Forum or you could write directly Miguel Braganza ...and for Goa s sake ..lets MAKE IT HAPPEN ! -- | 1st Young Goans International Essay contest 2005 | || | Theme: WHAT CAN I DO FOR GOA | | More details at| | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/034190.html|
[Goanet] World Goa Day 2005 Montreal - Youth Essay Competition W1nners
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- From: Felix D'Sa Subject: World Goa Day 2005 Montreal_- Youth Essay Competition W1nners World Goa Day 2005 Montreal_- Youth Essay Competition Winners 1. Winner Group-A [09-12years]Essay No: WGD_05_YEC#: 502-c-202-10-A SHANNON MARLOW How does it feel to be a Goan living abroad 2. Winner Group-B [12-16years] Essay No: WGD_05_YEC#: 505-d-266-15-B LUCAS DIAS What I like about Goa and Goans 3. Winner Group-C [17-20years]Essay No: WGD_05_YEC#: 504-c-241-20-C BRUCE D'SOUZA How does it feel to be a Goan living abroad Prizes to the winners [and one for the overall winner] will be announced at the folowing function: [hope to see you there]. Quebec Goan Association Goan Extravaganza Saturday, October 15, 2005 MARY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH 11075 GOUIN, ROXBORO The Quebec Goan Association thanks all the youth that participated in this event and would appreciate if all the PROUD TO BE GOAN parents encourage their children to enter future competitions about Goa. Special thanks to the Panel of Judges, who did a great job, of marking the essays. To each of the following five, Thank you for making the time. 1. Lino Leitao 2. Maria DeSouza 3. Norman Chatelier 4. Claude Paquet 5. Gregory Dias Best Regards to all, C. Felix DSa [Organiser]: World Goa Day 2005 Montreal The Alliance of WORLD GOAN ORGANISATIONS I Hope that next year ..the organisors of WORLD GOA DAY will be in a position to organise a WORLD GOA DAY - world wide essay competition. This event will be put together by Constantino Xavier of Young Goans International , supported by Bosco our Goanet_WGD coordinator along with other Goan organisations around the GOANWORLD. YOUR SUPPORT will be OUR SUCCESS ! rene 0 -- | 1st Young Goans International Essay contest 2005 | || | Theme: WHAT CAN I DO FOR GOA | | More details at| | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/034190.html| --
[Goanet] Help for Goan katrina hurricane family
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- From: Furtado, Oscar Help for Goan katrina hurricane family Rene, We put this on our web page yesterday and are attempting to get some support from our members. thanks Oscar President , GOA Toronto http://www.goatoronto.com/ Thank you , Oscar. rene -- | 1st Young Goans International Essay contest 2005 | || | Theme: WHAT CAN I DO FOR GOA | | More details at| | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/034190.html| --
[Goanet] Re: Community greetings relaunched
00 CONGRATULATIONS ! WORLD GOA DAY events has brought Goans from all over the GOANWORLD TOGTETHER in the last SIX YEARS ! Too often ..some of our GOANS have been circulating malicious rumors - that WORLD GOA DAY is all about SINGING ,PICNICS , and DANCING. We are now seeing the fruits of the hard work - we have put in. The very Goans who were against the dancing ..are themselves organizing dances ! Jealousy is GOOD ..I ve often been told :-) Its God given. It shows us in the true light. Thanks to the Goanet admin.team for their support and look forward to working with them in the future - 365 days. One person who makes me proud is Deborah Santamaria our WORLD GOA DAY coordinator for Goans in Pakistan. Deborah has done a great job in bringing our Goans in Karachi TOGETHER and strengthened The ALLIANCE OF WORLD GOAN ORGANIZATIONS. I am PROUD to be associated with her work and I am also proud that Deborah has volunteered to support our GOANET organization - Thank you Herman for giving her the opportunity of serving the GOAN COMMUNITY world wide. I am sure our other WGD coordinators will assist this our GOANET network too. TOGETHER we work to make our GOANWORLD a better place. rene barreto TOGETHER for a better GOANWORLD. 00 Herman Carneiro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Goanetters, As most of you will remember Goanet used to run a greetings service. Members would send us dates of birthdays, anniversaries and births and we would send out wishes on that day on their behalf. It gives me great pleasure to announce that we are going to relaunch our greetings service. Taking over from Vincente Fernandes is Deborah Santamaria. We'd like to thank Vincente Fernandes for his work on the greetings service. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort he spent volunteering with us. I'm sure he'll be pleased that the greetings service is in good hands. If you would like to send a special greeting to friends and family, please send your greetings to Deborah at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not forget to give us as much information as possible. For example: To: Name: Full Name Location: City, Country Date: Occassion: Birthday/Anniversary/Birth/etc Special comments: From: Your name: Location: I'm including a short introduction to Deborah below. Please help her by sending in your special occassions. Best wishes, -- Herman * Hi Everyone, My name is Deborah Santamaria, and I have volunteered to be part of the Goanet family. A brief about myself. I work for an Intalian Oil Gas Exploration Production Company as HR Communication Administrator. I am also a co-ordinator for Pakistan for World Goa Day celebrations. I have so far held 3 World Goa Day celebrations under my leadership. I was Secrertary of the Goinkars Own Academy and took over as President after the departure of the Founder and President Maurice Coutinho to Canada. As you all know, I will be responsible for sending out birthday/anniversary wishes, therefore would like to request you to please send me the dates for your special ocassions. We would like all our members to feel special receiving a greeting message on his/her special day from goanet. Cheers Deborah Santamaria [EMAIL PROTECTED] -
[Goanet] Re: Help for Goan family affected by hurricane Katrina
Goenkars ! Please join me in THANKING Tony Barros and Edna for making the TIME and effort to serve our one of our Goan Families - victims of Katrina I would appeal to Goans wherever they may be ...support Tony 's and Edna's efforts in whatever way you can. As a Goan - I am proud to be associated with their efforts and I am sure you all are too. Please circulate Tony's appeal...A dollar from each one of us will go a long way. Lets put our GOANS FIRST. rene barreto 8 Tony Barros [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All ! I am co-ordinating assistance for a goan family who have been displaced by the Katrina hurricane in New Orleans. The family - Nancy and Hector Paes-are currently living with relatives in the Queens area of New York city with relatives. They have lost everything including their home and have no intention of returning to the disease- plagued and crime infested city in Louisiana State. They have since been job- hunting in New York and Nancy has since been called for one interview. My dear friends, this is my first personal appeal to help fellow goans in distress , and I had to use this exercise as a last resort as aid is not forthcoming as expected. To get things in perspective, Nancy had to leave her mother - Esmeralda Gomes at a Houston hospital for treatment after the catastrophy. Unfortunately, in the process, Esmeralda got a stroke and is now confined to a wheelchair. Her brother - Wolver who is based in New York left for Houston this week after the Hospital gave them a ten-day ultimatum to discharge the mother. They were on their way to Florida where her other brother -Michael will initially care for her. All her expenses at the Houston hospital have been taken care by Medicaid. However, given her state, she needs personal care. As Michael strives to get assistance from special agencies for displaced victims, the mother also needs help. I have approached the San Francisco-based Goa Sudharop charitable organization following a posting on the goanet website. They are considering their request, and one of the directors may personally pay part of the transportation expenses. My wife -Edna has been co-ordinating with Dianne Nunes of the Caring Committee of the Goan Association of New Jersey for assistance in the form of clothes ( including winter clothing) and some prepared foods. The Association's Planning Committee- which is an appendage to executive committee- meets this Saturday to discuss among other issues assistance for the extended family. (Edna and myself are members of the Planning Committee). Nancy's cousin-Edissa Lobo - who returned to New York after being away for the past two weeks- will be making a similar appeal to the New York GOA and some other New York goans. I have also posted an appeal on the Goanet website and have received no responses. I will be making a similar appeal tomorrow on the Tanzanite website for Tanzanian goans. I have spoken with Nancy and Edissa who is a good friend of the family. They have accepted the fact that aid will take a long time to come. I have known Edissa since 1983 when I did a one-year stint in Dubai before coming to the U.S., and I can vouch for the genuineness of the displaced family. Any assistance -preferably money will be greatly appreciated and can be sent to the following address:- Nancy Paes, c/o Edissa Lobo, 91-18 108th Street, Richmond Hill, NY 11418 tel #s - 718-846-7946 and 718-805-8775. Thank You. Tony Barros, Union, New Jersey. 908-624-1606 P.S. We have received no information on any other goans displaced by the hurricane in New Orleans. Tony. 00 rene barreto 0
[Goanet] EARTHQUAKE in Pakistan
ooo Hi Rene, Tragedy has struck our country. It is indeed a terrible disaster where entire towns and villages have been wiped out. Thousands of people have lost their lives, others have become homeless and are without food and shelter. The Catholic Archdiocese of Karachi have set up an EARTHQUAKE RELIEF CAMP, as to handle this kind of situation we need to come forward and join hands with our Government with the relief effort. We are meeting TODAY evening at the Cathedral grounds. If anyone would like to contribute in some way or the other to this cause, please do not hesitate to get in touch with either our Parish Priest or myself. Rev. Fr. Edward Joseph Parish Priest St. Anthony's Church Frere Town Karachi Tele: 5217136 Regards Deborah Santamaria HR Communications Administrator Eni Pakistan Limited 5th Floor, The FORUM Block 9, Khayaban-e-Jami Clifton - Karachi Direct Line 00 92 21 5828504 Mobile: 0300 8292197 Phone: 0092 21 587 9951 Ext 2504 Direct Fax: 583 8492 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0 The ALLIANCE OF WORLD GOAN ORGANISATIONS network. Deborah Santamaria - our WORLD GOA DAY Coordinator in Karachi - Pakistan
[Goanet] Join the e-revolution! ...read the Pulse on Line.
The Pulse Online! Join the e-revolution! http://www.goatoronto.com/gallery2/main.php ooo New photos have been added to the GOA Photo Gallery. As well we have updated the look of the photo gallery and added some much need functionality. We hope you enjoy the new photo gallery. Feedback can be sent to the Webmaster at [EMAIL PROTECTED] 000 The Alliance of WORLD GOAN ORGANISATIONS 0 rene barreto 0
[Goanet] Building a WORLD GOAN ALLIANCE
00 www.goagroove.com GOACOM is pleased to announce the launch of a new website www.goagroove.com. This is the brain-child of Ethel DaCosta. This is being done to mark the tenth anniversary of GOACOM this month. www.goagroove.com will complement GOACOM by focusing on the social scene in Goa. This will be of special interest to youth around the world who are drawn to Goa in ever increasing numbers each year. The social scene in Goa is exciting and evolving in a unique way by its naturally fun-loving people blending the best of the East with the best of the West. Goa attracts some of the best musicians, fashion designers and Night Clubs in the world. It is also the centre of the International Film Festival of India. A visit to www.goacom.com and www.goagroove.com will help plan your stay in Goa and give you a fresh perspective on this Jewel of India once called the Rome of the East. 00 00 The Alliance of WORLD GOAN ORGANISATIONS TOGETHER for GOA and GOANS everywhere 0
[Goanet] For Goans of London -England. London Assembly Voluntary Sector Reception -
London Assembly Voluntary Sector Reception - Wed 19 October, 6pm-8pm ooo London Assembly is hosting a reception for London Voluntary Sector organisations and is extending the invitation to some Civic Forum members. A reception is being given by the London Assembly at City Hall the home of London government, for people contributing to the voluntary sector. The public sector owes a great deal to the voluntary sector, and should say so more often. This, therefore, is a "Thank You" evening to acknowledge all that they do in the life of London and Londoners. The Chamber, the Atrium and the London's Living Room on the top floor, will be open for the evening from 18:00 until 20:00. The reception will be in the London's Living Room, where guests can enjoy the views. Drinks and canapés will be served, and speeches will be kept to the minimum. Admission is free, but if you are interested in attending please book a place with Keith Magnum (details below) NOT the London Civic Forum. Keith Magnum (Assembly Secretariat) City Hall, The Queen's Walk , London, SE1 2AA T. 020 7983 4409 or E. [EMAIL PROTECTED] by Monday 10th October, to help estimate numbers. 00 posted by : rene barreto Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.
[Goanet] FRIENDS OF GOA - World Goa Day Celebrations
Date:Mon, 03 Oct 2005 10:15:12 -0400 From:Chris Vaz Subject:Fw: FRIENDS OF GOA - World Goa Day Celebrations We have been late ini getting out the details of the World Goa Day celebrations. At any rate, here it is. Please disseminate same to your list of contacts. Would appreciate your comments. Regards Chris Vaz - Original Message - From: Friends Goa Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2005 9:38 PM Subject: FRIENDS OF GOA - World Goa Day Celebrations To preview the celebration, go to http://www.friendsofgoa.com To be invited for upcoming events, please register your name(s), email address (es) and contact numbers at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Comments and suggestions are welcome. Regards Chris J. Vaz FriendsOfGoa 00 WORLD GOA DAY Coordinated by The ALLIANCE OF WORLD GOAN ORGANISATIONS. rene barreto www.goaday.com www.goamog.com
[Goanet] 3rd Gomant Vishwa Sammelan
ooo Date:29/9/05 I am glad to inform you that the 3rd Gomant Vishwa Samelan, a convention on worldwide Goans will be held on 7th January 2006. It will be a daylong session in which registered delegates will participate. The Convention as usual will take stock of the problems faced by the NRI Goans and will also consider the issues raised by Goans living within India beyond the borders of Goa. The Convention will have four types of delegates. (1) Those working/living outside India; (2)Those working within India but outside Goa; (3)Those living in Goa; and (4)those NRIs who returned to Goa after retirement. The Goan Associations are requested to depute delegates to attend the Convention. The delegates are expected to actively participate in the proceedings of the Convention and will have to present analytical report of the conditions of the people of Goan origin in that area. They are free to make suggestions or seek redressal to their grievances. The delegate fee will be Rs.100/- per person. The sponsoring body should meet the to-and-fro travel expenses of the delegate. NRI Goa Facilitation Centre will be glad to extend local hospitality including lodging and local transportation. Please note that the number of delegates will be restricted to 150. We have decided to register the delegates on first come first served basis. But care will be taken to ensure that as many areas as possible are represented. I shall be grateful for an early reply. With kind regards, Chandrakant Keni.Chairman,NRI-GFC. 000
[Goanet] TOGETHER for Goa ! ....................
Wendel has written to REMIND The Overseas Goans and their leaders that that we need to be TOGETHER for Goa ! Dear Rene , I am surprised at how everyone has missed the piont. WE want you guys in the diaspora to write to the editors. When ethey get so many letters they will write bigger articles in their magazines and TV. So please write the letters. There is no time for a forum now. If we do not write in protest we cannot go to the next step. The plan is 1. Bombard the editors and media 2.Spread the word to TV agencies like the BBC who when they get so many letters will do a news item 3. When the pressure is on full force, we have a solution in place which the Govt will have to accept So please write and tell everyone in the diaspora to write letters to the editors we lsited as well as contact your own sources in the media who can highlight this problem If you saw the piles of garbage on the NH17, you will get a shock Wendell
[Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY - THREE DAYS of CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS in Lisbon , Portugal.
fy the laces that join our community with Portugal and to continue the cooperation in the future. = Posted on Behalf of WORLD GOA DAY coordinator ,Lisbon. Portugal. Leao Fernandes.by rene barreto ,Overall coordiantor of WORLD GOA DAY. == 8 Please make some time and circulate this email with your friends in Portugal We , Maria and myself will be attending these celebartions too. VIVA WORLD GOA DAY ! oo __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY - THREE DAYS of CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS in LISBON, PORTUGAL -
= Posted on Behalf of WORLD GOA DAY coordinator , Lisbon. Portugal. Leao Fernandes. by rene barreto , Overall coordiantor of WORLD GOA DAY. = __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Goans of New England , USA. celebrate WORLD GOA DAY .....Saturday
0 To the Goans of New England , USA Have a great WORLD GOA DAY on Saturday. 000 Herman Carneiro , Please convey our best wishes to the Goans of New England as they celebrate WORLD GOA DAY on Saturday. o Listen to the song PROUD TO BE A GOAN SONG at http://goaday.goamog.com/Proud-to-be-a-Goan/index.php? option=com_mp3playerItemid=55 Lyrics and Solfejos of Proud to be a Goan, World Goa Day Anthem: http://goaday.goamog.com/Basilio-Magno/Lyrics-of-Proud-to-be-a-Goan.html The WORDS : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goans_tanzanite/message/5686 ooo ALEXYZ'S CARTOON TRIBUTES to GOANS WORLD WIDE 1. http://community.webshots.com/photo/424198229/442906414iVmxgl 2. http://community.webshots.com/photo/442903016/442903016WiWlTS GOANET www.goanet.org : - Where Goans Connect! WORLD GOA DAY www.goaday.com :- Where Goans come TOGETHER ! TOGETHER we MAKE a better GOANWORLD 0 o rene barreto 88
[Goanet] TOGETHER for a BETTER GOAN WORLD !
0 To the Goans of New England , USA Have a great WORLD GOA DAY on Saturday. 000 Herman Carneiro , Please convey our best wishes to the Goans of New England as they celebrate WORLD GOA DAY on Saturday. o Listen to the song PROUD TO BE A GOAN SONG at http://goaday.goamog.com/Proud-to-be-a-Goan/index.php?option=com_mp3playerItemid=55 Lyrics and Solfejos of Proud to be a Goan, World Goa Day Anthem: http://goaday.goamog.com/Basilio-Magno/Lyrics-of-Proud-to-be-a-Goan.html The WORDS : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goans_tanzanite/message/5686 ooo ALEXYZ'S CARTOON TRIBUTES to GOANS WORLD WIDE 1. http://community.webshots.com/photo/424198229/442906414iVmxgl 2. http://community.webshots.com/photo/442903016/442903016WiWlTS GOANET www.goanet.org : - Where Goans Connect! WORLD GOA DAY www.goaday.com :- Where Goans come TOGETHER ! TOGETHER we MAKE a better GOANWORLD 0 o rene barreto 88 Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
[Goanet] RE: The alleged coining of the word 'liberatable'
Goenkars and Friends of Goenkars ! I think that Mr. Nair's remarks was uncalled for. Let 's stop abusive posts on this Forum ...and more so towards our Goans. rene From: Radhakrishnan Nair Maybe they are planning to revive organic farming in Goa by reclaiming the Dabolim airfield from the navy and making it irrigatable. Such a stupendous task calls for a grandiose word to describe their valiant fight and they seem to have decided to call it 'liberatable' instead of the mundane 'irrigatable'. Am I right, Paulo? -- RKN
[Goanet] .............................................ALEXYZ'S CARTOON TRIBUTES - to GOANS WORLD WIDE !
88 THANK YOU Alexyz! , thank you for your efforts in bringing Goans TOGETHER - through your cartoons. Thank you for your support in expressing your SOLIDARITY with Goans world wide on WORLD GOA DAY --- You can view ALEXYZ'S cartoon Tributes to GOANS world wide - (which first appeared on Gomantak Times , in Goa.) at Goanint Community e-album : 1. http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=showPhotoalbumID=424198229photoID=442906414security=iVmxgl 2. http://community.webshots.com/photo/424198229/442903016WiWlTS Lets work TOGETHER for our Goans -iresspective of their CASTE or creed - and wherever they may be ! rene barreto 0 WORLD GOA DAY -2oth of August every year ! 0 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] HAS Neibourhood watch come to Goa ?
ss HAS Neighborhood watch come to Goa ? 333 HERALD CORRESPONDENT VERNA, SEPT 4 Vasco SDPO N Raut Dessai has urged citizens to co-operate and assist the police to collect intelligence in regards to crime, its detection and prevention. He was speaking on the topic Community Policing at a recent Police-Public meeting at Verna police station. SDPO Dessai, who gave a patient hearing to the grievances of the public, also discussed the bad image that the police have received due to misbehaviour committed by certain personnel. He also emphasised on the rights of every individual as a citizen to obtain any kind of information and documents free of cost. In view of Ganesh Chaturthi, the SDPO informed the public regarding the arrangements made by police to prevent thefts and maintain law and order. oo __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] THE SPIRIT OF GOA
0 http://oheraldo.in/taxonomy/term/22 000 Meow Meow THE SPIRIT OF GOA Hello Buddies, It fills me with pride to know about the existence of the day call 'World Goa Day'. Yes of course, I am proud to be a part of this land of sun, surf, FISH and most important, people who are hospitable enough to spare a cat, a fish! I didn't know about the 'World Goa Day' until Cosme showed me the Top Story that he had written for this week. I was so happy to read it because, I never liked the way the people from other parts of India interpreted the word 'sussegad'. I for one, surely don't agree that our Goans are lazy! Maybe, you could say that of Goan cats. Of course, I suppose every race has some exceptions. There maybe some Goans who laze around, alternately some cats work really hard! But there is something, Cosme told me that the Editor pointed out to him but he didn't have place to put it down. When he told me about it, I felt that I should write about it. Goans are wrongly portrayed as drunkards, waiters and cooks! Many of the smugglers and drunks in Hindi movies are portrayed as Goans, complete with names typical of our tiny state. However, the fact is that alcoholics can be found in any part of the world. So there is no need to point out to any particular state. There are Goans who may like a 'spirited' drink but then they don't lose their spirit to work. In fact, as the Editor pointed out, many Goans were employed by Top hotels in Mumbai, for their balanced personalities. In fact one of the owners once commented to him thus: Goans don't drink on the job, they are very trustworthy, hospitable, polite and speak good English. The spirit of Goa lies in its unbreakable spirit of enjoying life with its fair share of joys and sorrows. If Bollywood authorities were to attend Goans funerals and not just the festivals, they would know how the Goans take everything in their stride. I was surprised to note that one of my ancestors, Bilasao de Caton, who was among the first of our family to land in Goa has written about the spirit of this land. He writes thus: I can compare the Goan spirit to the phenomena of the sun shining through the showers! For amidst the tears I found laughter amongs the human race of this beautiful land. Your Pal Always, Bil Bil 0 Great purr..h rene __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] THE MYTH OF SUSSEGAD GOENKAR
heraldo -Pnajinm GOA. http://oheraldo.in/node/3447 31.8.2005 THE MYTH OF SUSSEGAD GOENKAR Yesterday, the world celebrated Goa Day with all pomp and splendour. This week, COSME I. DIAS reflects on what it means to be Goan and dispels the misconceptions linked to the sobriquet given to Goans! Simmering sunshine, soaking sea, sensuous sands, silvery surf - so soothing. Stilling stressed-up souls, lulling them to sleep. That is what homely Goa does to any weary visitor in search of some peace and quiet. But what does it do to a son or daughter of the soil? Sossegado or sussegad ! That is the sobriquet given to a Goan. It makes one imagine, someone sleeping under a coconut tree, fanned with fronds, by Maiden Breeze. Or someone just lazing in his voltare (easy chair) in his cool balcao? But hold on a minute! That is not what a Goan really is. So don't take this image as a licence to slouch into a slumber or 'laze' your intellect in front of a TV set, with a packet of chips. For that is not what Goa does to her sons and daughters? So before you grow up, it is good to get one thing straight. Goans are not sussegad as to imply lazy! The meaning of sussegad connotes a 'bouquet' of virtues for the person writing this. JUST COOL NOT LAZY Goans are cool! That is what sussegad should mean to us. In fact, it pays to live up to this image, rather than the one spread by some people around the world. They use it to label Goans as lazy. But the hands of aging Goan natives who are still working in fields, selling fish and carrying heavy loads; and the long list of the world famous geniuses Goa has produced, will prove otherwise. Goa boasts of generals, singers, actors, playwrights, fashion designers, writers, cardinals, saints, scientists, computer wizards Oh! the list is too long to even mention names. So work hard in your studies, be a person of substance and keep the sussegad' spirit of Goa bubbling. EASYGOING NATURE 'Easygoing' that's what sussegad implies too. Yes, we are meant to be easygoing people in the positive sense of it. Mellowed down by the warmth of the sun, the coolness of the rains and the wisdom of the green hills, Goans are known for their hospitality. So if we are to fit into this image, we have to be more accommodating people. Accept your friends and classmates for what they are, and not for who their parents are. Their fathers may be toddy-tappers, farmers or fishermen. Some of them may be rearing pigs and selling sausages in the market. But don't forget they all contribute towards making Goan life unique; they all add to the xit-koddi-nustem staple of this land. SOOTHING CALM The word sussegad in itself has a soothing feel to it. It has the sound of calmness. Yes, calm and harmonious that is what Goan culture calls us to be. If you ask your parents and elders they will proudly tell you about the communal harmony which prevailed during their time. Even till date, we feel the fraternity and love between the different religious communities of this tiny state. It is with pride, that our elders will quote the exemplary calmness that Goa exhibited, while the rest of India was burning in the fire of communal harmony some years back. It is very important that we continue being sussegad - that is maintaining our calm, when selfish politicians and their parties try to divide Goan community on religious lines. Right from childhood, we have to learn to see through their selfish motives and not fall prey to the cups of communal poison offered by some people who have lost their Goan essence. Would anyone who believes in people's power divide the community to attain power? After all we know that power lies in unity. What is easier to break, a single stick of wood or a bundle of such sticks? We have been known not to fall prey to divisive forces, but we need to maintain this virtue. For that, we should remind ourselves that we are 'sussegad' (calm) people .Don't ever let your friends' circle be formed on the basis of caste or creed! Remember you are Goan! And you are calm! BUT DON'T BE SUSSEGAD ABOUT It is nice to be sussegad for the good of society. But is it right to hide under this title and do nothing about the bad things happening around us? Being Goan doesn't mean being like the Roman Emperor Nero who played on his fiddle while Rome burned. No doubt, Goans are full of harmony in the musical sense of it. However, it amounts to being cruel and selfish, if you keep quiet while your neighbours suffer. Unfortunately, in the fast developing urban areas of Goa, the warmth of neighbourliness is lacking. People live close to each other but one doesn't know the other. Of course, we do have people who care about each other. But there are also those who don't know to accept help with grace. That is either because they have a big ego or they don't want to return that favour. So learn to stand up for your principles and don't compromise with
[Goanet] Think Geek - for introducing Goa Day in Goa itself !
8 CONGRATULATIONS to the GREAT new look for GOACOM : http://www.goacom.com/ And now for Culture news from GOACOM : http://www.goacom.com/ad.php?aid=2adid= Goa Day Splash in Assagao Dated 2005-09-01 Goa Day, popularised by London-based Goan NRI Rene Barretto, has eventually splashed in Goa, with the first of the joyous events, bristling the right Goan flavour being held at the Astoria Hotel in Assagao. The function was attended by a sizeable gathering of people, who were treated to the crème of traditional Goan music, food and drinks besides a lovely exhibition of photographs on Goa by a number of photographs including Alister Miranda, Prasad Pankar, DJ Shasha and others. The Goa edition of the celebrations was inaugurated on August 28 by fashion guru Wendell Rodricks. Participating in the nostalgia that has become infectious with events virtually all over the world among the Goan diaspora, were Deputy Chief Minister Wilfred de Souza and former Rajya Sabha MP Eduardo Faleiro. Lulu and the Fortes Trio, Goan Touch with Sharon and an excellent folk group Goan Harmony from Santa Cruz regaled the audience at the lovely outdoors of the hotel, under the shade of the mango trees, with popular singer Wilmix as the bi-lingual moodsetter. In his brief address Wendell Rodrigues remarked that it was the emails from Rene Barreto a few years ago which made the show possible, and though it was a small beginning at the moment, it should be kept up to foster our traditional communal harmony and spirit of celebration. He also said that if only each NRI Goan remitted one dollar each, a substantially large fund could be collected for welfare projects which would otherwise be difficult for any group or the government to garner. Dy Chief Minister, who recalled the Goa Day he had attended abroad, spoke in Konkani and felt that it was an ideal way of fostering of traditionally Goan harmony and also reliving the good times typical to us. Former Rajya Sabha member, Eduardo Faleiro, was also among the gathering under the cool shade of the mango trees at Astoria Hotels hillside outdoors. Faleiro did not speak was content to sit back and enjoy the proceedings. The enterprising Astoria owners, Ida and Edwin Fonseca, have really done a pioneering work as far as their heritage hotel establishment is concerned. The old Goan house, that has been converted into a hotel establishment, the attractive landscape levels, the stage and dance floor beneath the mango trees, the small but interesting spice and fruit plantation, all add up cumulatively to the environs. The highlight of the day, of course, was plenty of music Konkani, Portuguese, Spanish, English and even Russain that Lulu and the Fortes trio belted out. Lulu vocalizing all Konkani classics rendered originally by Lorna, Usha and others, is really unbeatable. The Goan Harmony group from Santa Cruz took us back in time, getting the crowd, largely elderly, mouthing some of the popular mandes, dulpods and dekhnis. Of course, the Goan Touch band with Sharon as the main vocalist also displayed their performing prowess. We congratulate Ethel DCosta and her event management grout - Think Geek - for introducing Goa Day in Goa itself. Another string to Renes bow! Viva Goa! THANKS to all those who helped to MAKE IT HAPPEN ! rene barreto www.goaday.com Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet] THE SPIRIT OF GOA !
Junior Herald 0 http://oheraldo.in/taxonomy/term/22 000 Meow Meow THE SPIRIT OF GOA Hello Buddies, It fills me with pride to know about the existence of the day call 'World Goa Day'. Yes of course, I am proud to be a part of this land of sun, surf, FISH and most important, people who are hospitable enough to spare a cat, a fish! I didn't know about the 'World Goa Day' until Cosme showed me the Top Story that he had written for this week. I was so happy to read it because, I never liked the way the people from other parts of India interpreted the word 'sussegad'. I for one, surely don't agree that our Goans are lazy! Maybe, you could say that of Goan cats. Of course, I suppose every race has some exceptions. There maybe some Goans who laze around, alternately some cats work really hard! But there is something, Cosme told me that the Editor pointed out to him but he didn't have place to put it down. When he told me about it, I felt that I should write about it. Goans are wrongly portrayed as drunkards, waiters and cooks! Many of the smugglers and drunks in Hindi movies are portrayed as Goans, complete with names typical of our tiny state. However, the fact is that alcoholics can be found in any part of the world. So there is no need to point out to any particular state. There are Goans who may like a 'spirited' drink but then they don't lose their spirit to work. In fact, as the Editor pointed out, many Goans were employed by Top hotels in Mumbai, for their balanced personalities. In fact one of the owners once commented to him thus: Goans don't drink on the job, they are very trustworthy, hospitable, polite and speak good English. The spirit of Goa lies in its unbreakable spirit of enjoying life with its fair share of joys and sorrows. If Bollywood authorities were to attend Goans funerals and not just the festivals, they would know how the Goans take everything in their stride. I was surprised to note that one of my ancestors, Bilasao de Caton, who was among the first of our family to land in Goa has written about the spirit of this land. He writes thus: I can compare the Goan spirit to the phenomena of the sun shining through the showers! For amidst the tears I found laughter amongs the human race of this beautiful land. Your Pal Always, Bil Bil 0 Great purr..h rene __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Interesting : Lessons to learn
From Heraldo : http://oheraldo.in/taxonomy/term/16 ==000== Lessons to learn The decision by the Maharashtra government to institute a one-man commission under Justice A B Palkar to check the validity of a freedom fighters claim is a lesson Goa should learn. The reason behind this one-man commission originated from the claim of a so-called freedom fighter who was claiming certain perks and privileges. No one wants to deny any freedom fighter their rightful due but to make a mockery of the system is something to be ashamed off and to make a mockery of people who suffered and laid down their lives in helping India achieve freedom from the colonial yoke should not go unnoticed. But the greater question for Goa is what about the various claims the Goa government gets annually from people claiming to be freedom fighters? The other question to ask is where is the mechanism to check whether the claim is genuine or whether the claim is false and lastly what about those so-called fake freedom fighters who are strutting around, when they have done nothing, and why is importance given to them? In Goa, we should watch the Maharashtra proceedings carefully if we are to separate the chaff from the wheat and honour only those genuine freedom fighters instead of listening continuously to the ranting and ravings of these fake freedom fighters. Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Re: [Goanet] AICHEA DISSAK CHINTOP - Agostachi 31vi, 2005!
--- domnic fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ek chintna vomp, ek korni luv; ek korni vomp, ek sonvoim luv; ek sonvoim vomp, ek gunn luv; ek gunn vomp, ek noxib luv. (Sow a thought, reap an act; sow an act, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA Thanks ! Great thought for today , I am sure our thoughts will reap Actions , and may those actions be -Positive ones - not destructive ! rene barreto www.goaday.com 00 Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet] CONGRATULATIONS !
Ancy Paladka ! My CONGRATULATIONS ! TOGETHER we work for a better KONKANI WORLD. rene barreto www.goaday.com 00 Ancy Paladka started his literary career 23 years back as a Konkani poet. Later he switched on to Konkani children's literature. He has not only worked extensively in various fields of children's literature but formed children's groups for the development of Konkani. He has bagged Karnataka Konkani Akademy and Dr. T. M. A. Pai awards. He has written more than 300 poems, 800 children's songs, 30 short stories, 40 children's stories, 3 plays and several investigative and research articles. Courtesy: DaijiWorld.com = __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Konkani academy elections
888 Konkani academy elections PANJIM: Dalgado Konknni Akademi is going to hold elections for the post of president and six members of the managing committee on August 31 at 3 p.m. sharp at T B Cunha hall, Panjim. Those who have been enrolled as members of the academy till July 25 this year are eligible to contest and vote. --HND. 9 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY -in GOA TODAY!
WORLD GOA DAY -in GOA TODAY! 000 This Morning : For more details read http://www.goacom.com/ http://www.goacom.com/news/getStory.php?ID=1790 -- Goanet: http://goanet.org/post.phpname=Newslist=goanetinfo=2005-August/authorpost_id=032620 === This Evening : Sweet Chillies , Senqulim -Goa. Sweet Chillies in association with Fanquito Martins presents WORLD GOA DAY. TIME 8.30 pm Prizes for Best Goan Costume MUSICIANS etc., etc., Sound by Xaviers Zozinho Fernandes with the Goa touch. Vincy with gumot , Vency with ginol ? , Segmund on vocals , Anslem on Flute , Veenum Vocals ,Lizzy and Cozy , nelly singer. Goan Food : Buffet Bookings Sweet Chillies : 2479446 0 YOU can't stop WORLD GOA DAY being CELEBRATED by Goans in Goa ! -- Any errors regretted. For more details on the various WORLD GOA DAY functions/ events in Goa read the Local Goan Dailies. RB 000 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] We continue with our ... about WORLD GOA DAY !
88 From a posting on Goanet ( Thursday/Friday ?) RECENT ITEMS OF PARTICULAR INTEREST ON GOANET. BY CORNEL DACOSTA Amidst the hype and excitement about World Goa Day and about its origins ... --- : ) and the * hype * continues ! in any case , WORLD GOA DAY , is here to stay! News OF WORLD GOA DAY events from around the GOANWORLD 00 SUNDAY : Assagao 28th August , 2005 http://oheraldo.in/taxonomy/term/11 ooo I believe that the Chief Minister of Goa , Pratapsingh Rane , Dyp.Cm. Dr. Wilfred D Souza , ex CM.Parikar , Wendell , Alexyz , Joel will be joining many other dignitaries ..in this unique WORLD GOAN EVENT of the Year , The WORLD GOA DAY event organized by Ethel da Costa in Goa ! If I had only known about this event earlier ... I might have flown to be present there. I hear that half page adverts have appeared in the local Goan papers ? Please correct me if I am wrong. Please do join me in wishing the organizers all the best on this event on Sunday the 28th of August.You may wish to send your MESSAGES of support to the organizers ..via Goanet. ... Still in Goa : I believe that Sweet Chillies , a Restaurant in Sinqulim -Goa. is also organizing a WORLD GOA DAY event on Sunday , 28th of August, 2005.from 9.oo pm. If any one in Goa has more news about these events and has the time to make a post re; these events on Goanet - I would appreciate it very much. and the WORLD GOA DAY ..hy : -)continues : Eddie Fernandes , the Editor of the Goan Voice Uk., has this to say on Goan Voice Uk - today.: World Goa Day, Rene Barreto's grand baby, was celebrated around the world on 20 Aug. and the ringing continues. This year Mozambique and Brazil joined the fray. The website is http://www.goaday.com/ for many more postings on WORLD GOA DAY read the ever popular emag: The Goan Voice UK @ : http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/ Nice to see a pretty face - assisting GoanVoice UK/ Canada. Congratulations ! * Sneha Bandekar, [EMAIL PROTECTED] has done M.Sc in IT (Information Technology). She joined GoaCom in June 2005. Since then she has been designing, programming, updating as well as releasing the Newsletters for GoanVoice Canada.* Yes - We have TOGETHER made a BIG difference to the GOANWORLD , we have shun-ed the negatives and Focused on the Positives ...WE have MADE IT HAPPEN ! The GOAN COMMUNITY has become more Positive .. we will keep you informed of the many Partnership projects which we will get involved. In the meantime - let's not forget our PARTNERSHIP projects of 1.An email address for every Goan wherever s/he maybe. (Goanet and St. Xaviers College supported project. ) YOU too can join this project - Its not MINE its OURS. 2.Take a Football - when you travel to Goa Give it to some one in your Village.This project is also a Goanet / Indian Football Supporters Club supported project. more to come ... .. rene barreto WORLD GOA DAY : Community Electronic Album: http://community.webshots.com/album/424198229VyxOvH The WORLD GOA DAY events for this week end. 888 o 27th of August , 2005 oo WORLD GOA DAY_USA -NEW YORK Friends of Goa - New York New York Goans are celebrating World Goa Day 27th of August , 2005 Viva Goa! Hercules Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] == 27th of August , 2005 o WORLD GOA DAY_CANADA --MISSISSAUGA BONDERAM FESTIVAL AND WORLD GOA DAY- MISSISSAUGA HI RENE, THE BONDERAM FESTIVAL AND WORLD GOA DAY WILL BE CELEBRATED BY THE DIVAR ASSOCIATION OF CANADA ON 27TH AUGUST 2005 AT STREETSVILLE KINSMEN CLUB MISSISSAUGA BEST REGARDS MAURICE COUTINHO PRESIDENT oo 28th of August , 2005 oo WORLD GOA DAY_USA -NEW YORK GOANS OF USA ---NEW YORK NEW YORK Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 10:00am Lake Sebago Beach - Harriman State Park, NY. 000 ooo 28TH AUGUGST 2005 WORLD GOA DAY_AUSTRALIA Hi there, You are invited to join us in celebrating Club de Goa's 3rd World Goa Day. Date; Sunday, 28th August Venue: Kidspace on Murphy Road (Chermside) Hope to see you there. Deo borem kourum, Joy de Souza President , Club de Goa Tara CDG
[Goanet] Thanks
Domnic , Thank you for making the TIME to share your thoughts , my thanks also goes to the President of GOA LA - Ralph Figueredo for his offer of help. Also all to those who may have written directly to Sanford. This what GOANET should be all about - supporting our GOAN community. rene barreto GOANLINK 0 --- Dominic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Goenkar Sanfu, My name is Dominic Ferrao and I was in US a few months back, on short term - precisely St.Louis, Missouri. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] RE: *** Goanet's 11th Anniversary - August 25, 2005
GOANET ALL the best on your 11th Birthday , look forward to working TOGETHER in the coming years ! To all the Volunteers of GOANET , in this year of Volunteers , I say - three cheers. Volunteers are a rare commodity - critics come in the dozens ! Thanks to the Official support of GOANET for WORLD GOA DAY - without which , World Goa Day would not reach places ...where other Goa networks do not reach : TOGETHER we HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE ! VIVA GOANET rene barreto WORLD GOA DAY - www.goaday.com 00 more - later. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY is also WORLD KONKANI DAY !
8 From: Fausto V. D'Costa [EMAIL PROTECTED] World Konkani Day In Mumbai Goan Review Art Foundation (GRAF) will celebrate the Annual World Goa Day as the 'World Konkani Day' on 8th. October'05 at 6.30 p.m. at Our Lady of Loudes Church Hall, Orlem Malad. The purpose of celebrating the World Konkani Day is to bring together all the Konkanis (Goans, Mangaloreans, Maharashtrians-all Konkankars) of Mumbai irrespective of the script they use. The programme will feature Konkani cultural programme of songs folk dances, singalong, dancing session besides the konkan delicacies. Thehighlight of the programme will be late Alfred Rose's song 'Ami Sogllim Ek and felicitation of Konkani personalities who have contributed immensely in the field of Konkani art culture. For further details contact: Ms. Maureen Pereira - 22059719 From: Fausto V. D'Costa [EMAIL PROTECTED] o Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY MONTREAL CELEBRATION -PHOTOS -WRITE UP
CAN YOU HAVE A GOAN FUNCTION WITHOUT GOAN FOOD ? Felix D'Sa Despite the bucketing rain and cool weather, Quebec Goan Association (QGA) members came out in fine force for the annual potluck picnic; close to ninety brave souls made the journey to Angrignon Park, Montreal. Tents and tarps were set up and barbecues flamed away as delectable dishes quickly filled the tables. (How can you have a successful Goan function without food?) For complete text go to my WEB SITE http://www.piczo.com/felixhabari?g=10656859cr=1 For pictures check my PHOTO ALBUM http://community.webshots.com/album/433425664WgDZuf Best Regards, Felix D'Sa P.S. NEXT WORLD GOA DAY MONTREAL CELEBRATION IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY 19 AUGUST 2006. VIVA GOENKAR 00 ] 000 WHO CARES WHAT A FEW GOANS SAY , MOST OF US - HAD A GRAND WORLD GOA DAY ! 000 Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet] For Goans in the UK
0 MONEY TIPS http://us.f531.mail.yahoo.com/ym/ShowLetter?MsgId=69_23069813_613473_1971_10171_0_45625_26629_198804355Idx=1YY=46532inc=200order=downsort=datepos=0view=ahead=bbox=Inbox O MAJOR TESCO LOOPHOLE! Buy beef, feed the homeless and get a holiday! Buy three Birds Eye Beef in Gravy for 65p each (£1.95) and you get 150 Clubcard points. These can then be converted to £6 towards a holiday. A few people have bought £500 worth, given the beef to homeless charities and got a dream vacation (one MoneySaver's hopefully bagged himself a trip to New Zealand). Read details, how to and more. http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cgi-bin/viewnews.cgi?newsid1124882829,16743 rene barreto __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] CAN you help a Goenkar ?
ooo CAN you help a Goenkar ? 88 Dear Renee, My wife, kids I, have just received our US DV permanent residency visas, plan to relocate to the US (preferably Houston) in January '06. Do you know of any specific Goan forum in Texas that I could network with, to make the move smooth as we know nothing of the place A pointer towards specific online forums would also be helpful. Thanks in advance, and keep up the great work that you are doing in getting the community together Sanford. -- Sanford Almeida PO Box 18042, Sanford Almeida [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dubai - UAE Tel: +97150 6552346 http://surf.to/sanford == Sanford , It is precisely because of situations like you are in - that we have formed an organistion called The ALLIANCE OF WORLD GOAN ORGANIZATIONS. Basically , this organistion will TRY and help you and others like you in similar situations , we will not make any BIG claims , but with the help of the GOANET network and other Goan Forums -TRY and put you in touch with Go ans abroad. We hope that you too will do the same when you have the opportunity to do something for Go ans ...whenever that may be. Can Goans in Texas or any other Goans of USA assist Sanford in any way ? I wait to hear TOGETHER for GOA and GOANS WORLD WIDE ! VIVA GOANS INTERNATIONAL ! 88 Rene barreto 0 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] The Goan may go out of Goa but the Goa will not go out of the Goan !
0 The Goan may go out of Goa but the Goa will not go out of the Goan. O The Goan may go out of Goa but the Goa will not go out of the Goan. World Goa Day founded by UK based Goan NRI Rene Barreto is an endeavour to bring together in solidarity Goans settled worldwide is a celebration of all things Goan; art and culture, customs and traditions, music, literature, cuisine and the Goan himself. Celebrated worldwide on August 20th, Goa World Day is gaining momentum all over the world with Goans that are homesick for their motherland. And why should the heart of the sentiment, Goa itself be left behind? Our very own World Goa Day event is happening on August 28th at Ida and Edwin Fonsecas Hotel Astoria, Assagao, Mapusa; 11 am is when celebrations commence. Kicked off by Wendell Rodricks, the event is a modish Sunday brunch-style theme party complete with quintessential Goan food, wines and the indispensable drink of the susegad, feni. There will also be a cultural program featuring Konkani music and artistes like Lulu and the Fortes Trio, Wilmix and Sharon etc. The event will also showcase the work of photographers like Ravindra Salgaonkar, Prasad Pankar, Nirmal Kulkarni, DJ Sasha, Alister Miranda, Joel de Souza and William Rodrigues; with the theme Lenspeak: Goa, it is an endeavour to view Goa from the perspective of their lens. All in all, the event is the Gift of Goa presented to you on a platter. A combination of modern lifestyle nuances and old world charm will ensure that youre all set to rock to the rhythm of Goa. All at a price of Rs. 250 per head that is inclusive of entry and brunch. The event is being organised by Think Geek Media and Productions. Director and journalist Ethel da Costa elaborates on the concept; This is an event that aims at building up overall solidarity among Goans. We want people to get together and take pride in being a community that is celebrated worldwide. The catchphrase here is think global, focus local. Local talent, local resources, local issues; this is a platform where all these integrate and work at bringing back the harmony and the synthesis that epitomize the Goan spirit. Ethel also delves further into the cause by elucidating that this is more than just an event to showcase Goa and its facets. It is an attempt at making Goa visible, so that it regains its warranted honour. Goans that have had the best of all worlds travelled should lend their experiences in making correct administrative and political decisions for the betterment of our society. Too many Goan youngsters want to try their luck outside in search of seemingly greener horizons. These should consciously stay in Goa and take charge of the situation, call the shots; to enhance Goan lifestyle, to elevate its position to that due to it. For bookings and info call on: 9822121012, 9226190933 000 WE ARE PROUD OF YOU , Ethel da Costa ! WE are also PROUD of those who will assist you in MAKING WORLD GOA DAY a GOAN SOLIDARITY DAY ! rene barreto __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] Further insights into WGD
--- Gilbert Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So how much more can one do? Rene Barreto and WGD through their web writings encourage Goans to write and be creative artists. But somehow we cannot complete the loop. Perhaps one needs some influence. :=)) In case you may wonder, Amchi Khobor - Our News - Inside Goa is priced for less than the price of a movie ticket. (U.S. $5:00 only). Those interested please approach your own Goan associations to request for the books. My request to you dear Gilbert ..is Get involved , don't expect some one else to MAKE IT HAPPEN for you. If You have a DREAM ...work on it and realize that dream - don't make others realize YOUR dreams .. they will NEVER ! If WORLD GOA DAY is embraced by Goan Communities around the world today , it is because I have worked hard for SIX Years to MAKE IT HAPPEN. I worked with Goans of all CASTES and CREEDS and all walks of LIFE to support my idea - not support me as an individual , I did not do it for myself ( i hope -others may not agree :- ) ), I did it for our COMMUNITY -it is why so many acknowledge the success of WGD ! We need to be very careful what we write about other Goans - as what we write about them - is what we often tell the community about ourselves .. NEVER hit back at those who TRY to destroy YOU ! Now - dear Gilbert ...You too can make a success of what you wish to . Be polite in your posts - I am in no way saying that you are not , don't argue - MAKE a positive contribution by saying nice things about the Goans and the Goan Community. I am sure NO one will refuse to BUY your books. IF i , an * idiot* (as some of our Goans have labeled me - I have archived emails)have succeed where others have failed. I am sure a clever person like you can do ten time better ..I can assure you ... Thanks to Goanet - who have been officially supporting - WORLD GOA DAY for the last two year , WGD is now known and read about by over 1 Goans and their friends all over the world. Support them and I am sure you will also be able to get your books known through out the world. You may be able to complete the loop : -) But all the news is not so gloomy! Amchi Khobor will be used as a textbook for a series of classes I will conduct this fall at SUNY (State University of New York) for their students and MVLIR (Mohawk Valley learning in retirement). The classes will be on Indian culture, history, religions and economic development. I am told by the university and many MVLIR members that they are looking forward to the course. And so am I. There you are , that is a great start and I am sure that if you think positively about doing things , I am sure next year same time you will have a different story tell. Focus on the POSITIVES , avoid the Negatives at all costs and you will make a SUUCESS of what you do ! A good example of GOAN UNITY can be had from the GOANS OF PORTUGAL - people of different Religious beliefs coming TOGETHER and celebrating WORLD GOA DAY ! PEACE ! we need so much of it. rene Kind Regards, GL To you too ! rene Eugene Correia From Gilbert Lawrence's complaints, I picked the one that I feel needs urgent attention. It's about his book which, he says is still way __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] '60s - '70s Flashback - Retro meets Disco
Webmaster [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: '60s - '70s Flashback - Retro meets Disco Put on your disco, boogie, rock 'n roll or your favourite dancin' shoes! Grab your friends and party at one of G.O.A's most popular events the 60s -'70s flashback dance on Saturday, September 24th at 6pm. It's going to be a fun filled evening with great food, dancing and live music by Shade and DJ Fatz. For your pleasure, we also have budding young musicians Nighthawks, seasoned saxophone player Auggie Pereira and making her debut Genevieve Fernandes!!! Tickets to this incredible event are $25 for members and $30 for guests. You may reserve your tickets by calling any one of the telephone numbers below: Eurema Colaco - 905-507-6234 Sara Ferrao - 905-569-6609 Maureen Rodrigues - 905-890-3517 Jules Fernandes - 905-826-0926 Wilma Moniz - 905-831-8349 FYI: You may want to access photos from last years Blast from the Past'50s - '60s theme Party. This year's event includes the Disco era of the '70s and it's going to be a blast! http://goatoronto.com/gallery/blastfromthepast2 See you There!! 00 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] New England Goans Picnic - to celebrate World Goa Day - writes Herman Carneiro
oo From: Herman Carneiro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Picnic to celebrate World Goa Day 8 Dear Goenkars, Id like to invite you to a picnic to commemorate World Goa Day 2005. This day was setup to celebrate quintessential Goa - traditions, heritage, culture, cuisine, music, literature, poetry - anything and everything that is truly Goan. August 20th was the day originally chosen to celebrate World Goa Day. The day is auspicious because that was the day Konkani was included in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Given practical constraints, the picnic could not be organized on August 20th. As some of you will know, a large group of us prepared to perform a dance to represent Goa at the India Independence Day festival in Boston just the week before. Nonetheless, we will celebrate World Goa Day on Saturday September 10, 2005. The details follow below. For more information about World Goa Day please visit: http://www.goaday.com/ Theres also a nice write-up at: http://goanet.org/post.phpname=Newslist=goanetinfo=2005-August/datepost_id=032448 EVENT: World Goa Day New England Goans Picnic PLACE: Cochituate State Park (Route 30 in Natick) http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/coch.htm (508) 653-9641 DATE AND TIME: Saturday, September 10, 2005 11:00 am 5:00 pm Please arrive early to ensure that you gain entry into the park. The park has been known to fill up from time to time. Please bring your own food and beverages. DIRECTIONS: From Mass Pike (Route I-90) Get off at Exit 13. Take left lane after the tolls (Wellesley, Natick signs). Go through traffic light and the Park is 500 yards on right. From Route 9 Get off Speen Street and follow signs for Mass Pike. Stay in the right lane. Turn right at traffic light after Home Depot (RHS) Park is about 500 yards on your right. If you need any further information please drop me an email. Show your community spirit and come join the fun. I look forward to seeing you all there! Best wishes, Herman www.goanet.org Where Goans Connect! WORLD GOA DAY is a PARTNERSHIP event Thanks to GOANET's Support. TOGETHER we WORK for a BETTER GOANWORLD. G0A Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet] CONGRATULATIONS ON THE OCCASION OF WORLD GOA DAY - MAURICE COUTINHO
o 8 0 HI RENE, CONGRATULATIONS ON THE OCCASION OF WORLD GOA DAY. WE REMEMBER THE INITIAL STEPS TAKEN BY YOU TO SUCCESSFULLY ORGANISE THIS DAY SO GOANS WORLD WIDE COULD UNITE AND PROMOTE THIS WORTHY CAUSE. IT IS VERY GRATIFYING TO NOTE THE WAY YOU HAVE DEVOTED YOURSELF TO ENSURE THAT WE MOVE FORWARD WITH ADDED VIGOUR AND NOT ALLOW OURSELVES TO SLOW DOWN. THE DIVAR ASSOCIATION OF CANADA IS PROUD TO DO THEIR BIT TO PROMOTE THIS CAUSE AND SUPPORT YOU. ALL THE DIVAR PEOPLE IN TORONTO EXTEND TO YOU THEIR HEARTFELT CONGRATS. WELL DONE SINCERELY MAURICE COUTINHO [EMAIL PROTECTED] 00 Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet] Jorge de Abreu Noronha describes to us the WORLD GOA DAY event in Lisbon , Portugal.
WORLD GOA DAY (2005) IN PORTUGAL World Goa Day (WGD), which is being celebrated in many parts of the world since the year 2000, found its way into Portugal in 2001, thanks to the young enthusiast Constantino Hermanns Xavier. It is celebrated here not only as a Goa Day but as the Day of Goa, Daman and Diu. Constantino succeeded in bringing together, for the purpose, all the organisations existing in the country, i.e. the Cultural Association of Friends of Goa, Daman and Diu ACAGDD (Coimbra), Daman-Diu and Sympathisers Brotherhood Association - AFDDS, Indo-Portuguese Recreational and Cultural Association ARCIP, Casa de Goa and SURYA Cultural and Ecological Movement of Goa (all these from Lisbon). Since Constantinos two-year relocation to New Delhi, the coordination was taken over by Eng. Leao Fernandes. The programme for 2005 is spread over four days: August 20 (THE Goa Day) and September 16, 17 and 18. The September events will hopefully be reported on as and when they take place. Last Saturday, August 20, was the day for an ecumenical meeting, after which many of the present joined for lunch and get-together in a restaurant at the old Lisbon International Fair. In Lisbons historical Belem neighbourhood famous for the Jeronimos Monastery, the Naval and the Royal Carriages Museums, the emblematic Tower of Belem, the Cultural Centre and the Presidential Palace there is since 1960, by the side of the river Tejo (Tagus), a Padrao dos Descobrimentos (Discoveries Monument), built to commemorate the 5th centenary of Prince Henry the Navigator, in front of which there is a Rosa dos Ventos (Windrose) with a large world map,horizontally on the ground, showing all the places which had a Portuguese presence. This Windrose was gifted to Portugal by the erstwhile Union of South Africa. Well, this Rosa dos Ventos was selected as the venue for the Ecumenical Meeting with which the Goans, Damanese and Diuese of Portugal hallowed the 2005 version of WGD. The event took place between 11.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m., and was participated by over a hundred persons and witnessed by many tourists. The 120 copies of an allusive brochure prepared by the organising committee were quickly exhausted. Besides the presidents and/or members of the managing committees of the five associations and the coordinator, the various religious communities made their presence felt through the following representatives: the Hindu community through its Vice-President Dr. (Ms) Ila Henragy and Sashtriji Ramniklal Dave; the Islamic community through Sheik David Munir; the Ismaeli community through Dr. (Ms) Zohora Pirbai; and the Catholic Patriarcate of Lisbon through Fr. (Dr.) Peter Stilwell. Dr. Mohit Yadav, 3rd Secretary of the Embassy of India in representation of the Ambassador, and Dr. Ernesto Jana in representation of the Director of the Padrao dos Descobrimentos Dr. (Ms) Maria Joao Sousa, also graced the occasion. The sequence of events of this Ecumenical Meeting was as follows: Welcome and vote of thanks by Eng. Leao Fernandes Objectives of the event, presented by Prof. Valentino Viegas Goan folk song and dance performed by the Surya Group of Music and Dance Short religious texts by: The Hindu Community: Shantihi Path (Prayer for Peace) in Gujarati by Sashtriji Ramniklal Dave, followed by its Portuguese translation by Dr. (Ms) Ila Henragy The Catholic Community: Reading of part of St. Pauls letter to the Ephesians, in Konkani, by Vanessa Fernandes, followed by its Portuguese version by Carlos Xavier The Muslim Community: First Chapter of the Koran (Opening) by Nabila Munir, followed by its Portuguese version by Nureia Rosa A hymn to peace, in Portuguese, sung by all present An Appeal for Peace, read by David Vaz Release of three white doves by the coordinator, the representatives of the religious communities and all the children present. Jorge de Abreu Noronha 0 May I once again take the opportunity to Congratulate the people of Portugal for showing us GOANS in Goa and all over the Goan world . how different people of different religious beliefs can live in harmony. I sincerely hope that the Leaders of the Various Goan Organisations , GOANS world wide , take the example of the Goans of Portugal and become as tolerant as the Goan of Portugal. Please visit our Goaday_PORTUGAL- website at : http://goaday.goamog.com/2005-Program.html rene barreto WORLD GOA DAY : www.goaday.com TOGETHER , we make DREAMS come TRUE ! 0
[Goanet] CONGRATULATIONS !
Dear Leao , My CONGRATULATIONS to the Goans of Portugal for their great COMMUNITY spirit , YOU good people of Portugal - HINDUS , MULIMS AND CATHOLICS have made us PROUD to be Goans , you have proved to the Goans that Goans of PORTUGAL from different Relegions can live TOGETHER in Harmony , I believe that this is a great example for so many of us GOANS on this net and Goans wherever they may be. TODAY , when all we hear ..is bitter complians , it is wonderful to hear of the harmony that exists in places like Portugal ! Leao , you have proved to be a good leader , you have proved that without much of fuss or complains .. that we Goans can MAKE THINGS HAPPEN ! Thanks to Tino who .. laid a good foundation - we GOANS world wide are enjoying the fruits of SUCCESS ! TOGETHER WE MAKE SUCCESS ! rene barreto WORLD GOA DAY , www.goaday.com 0 00 From: goaday [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: World Goa Day celebrations in Portugal Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2005 12:49:41 +0100 Dear Rene, Constantino and the entire Comunity of Goa Damão Diu World Wide. We Goans, here in Portugal celebrate the World Goa Day along with the Daman and Diu bretheren. Yesterday we celebrated the World Goa Day with remarkable assistene. We had a big animated crowd of people from different walks of life and diferent religions. It was unique and beautiful. At first I had thought that this project would be too big for me, but with hard work and the help of many Goans, because there are a lot of Goans who really do help, the event was a success. May I say that the Youth of today have tremendous capacity, and only require some guidance, support and recognition from the elderly people, and this we must do, so that our yougsters can take the Goa Project higher and livelier. The two celebrations one in the morning and the other in the afternoon, were well atended with so many people, which will be refered by other people not me. 1. The first event was a Inter-Religious Celebration at the Famous Padrão de Descobrimentos. My Big Thank You goes to the Hindu, Catholic and Muslim comunities in Portugal for making this possible. 2. The second event was at the Restaurante of the International fair of Lisboa, which was also well attended and diversified. The attendees were from all asssociations, Goans who have lived in Moçambique and also friends from the Português Comunity. Do join me in congratulating the Goa Damão and Diu comunities as well as the Hindu, Catholic and Muslim comunities in Portugal, for their dedication and partcipation in these events. To the people who could not make it to this event, I have to say you have missed a wonderful oportunity that will not come back. We never regret for what we have done. We only regret for what we have not done. In September, 16th, 17th and 18th we will be expecting a much bigger crowd, but donot delay in confirming your presence and buying the tickets as they will be all sold out very soon. Lets change and not be late Fondest Regards to all, Leão Fernandes 0 Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet] World Goa Day celebrations in Portugal -Report
00 From: goaday [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: World Goa Day celebrations in Portugal Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2005 12:49:41 +0100 Dear Rene, Constantino and the entire Comunity of Goa Damão Diu World Wide. We Goans, here in Portugal celebrate the World Goa Day along with the Daman and Diu bretheren. Yesterday we celebrated the World Goa Day with remarkable assistene. We had a big animated crowd of people from different walks of life and diferent religions. It was unique and beautiful. At first I had thought that this project would be too big for me, but with hard work and the help of many Goans, because there are a lot of Goans who really do help, the event was a success. May I say that the Youth of today have tremendous capacity, and only require some guidance, support and recognition from the elderly people, and this we must do, so that our yougsters can take the Goa Project higher and livelier. The two celebrations one in the morning and the other in the afternoon, were well atended with so many people, which will be refered by other people not me. 1. The first event was a Inter-Religious Celebration at the Famous Padrão de Descobrimentos. My Big Thank You goes to the Hindu, Catholic and Muslim comunities in Portugal for making this possible. 2. The second event was at the Restaurante of the International fair of Lisboa, which was also well attended and diversified. The attendees were from all asssociations, Goans who have lived in Moçambique and also friends from the Português Comunity. Do join me in congratulating the Goa Damão and Diu comunities as well as the Hindu, Catholic and Muslim comunities in Portugal, for their dedication and partcipation in these events. To the people who could not make it to this event, I have to say you have missed a wonderful oportunity that will not come back. We never regret for what we have done. We only regret for what we have not done. In September, 16th, 17th and 18th we will be expecting a much bigger crowd, but donot delay in confirming your presence and buying the tickets as they will be all sold out very soon. Lets change and not be late Fondest Regards to all, Leão Fernandes 0 Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet] Message from Hon.Speker
000# From: Simon D'Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: rene [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: rox [EMAIL PROTECTED] o WORLD GOA DAY - Message from our Hon. Speaker Mr.Sardinha o Francisco C.Sardinha Goa Legislative Speaker Assembly Goa Legislative Assembly GOA MESSAGE Goa Day is celebrated to signify the solidarity amongst all Goans World over beyond the barriers of religion one follows and with a single minded aim of preserving the culture, heritage and the philosophy of life in order that the Goans unite towords a common goal of Peace and Prosperity in the noble spirit of co-operation. I wish the Organizors grand success on the occasion of the World Goa Day. sd Francisco C. Sardinha 00 Message from Simon Dear Rene, Heartiest Congratulations for spear heading the WORD GOA DAY, today, among'st all the spread out Goans across the length breath of our planet.Yes the need of the hour for all our fellow Goan brethren is to Awake, Arise, Aware, Act that too on War Footing, to prevent it's further destruction, desecration, degeneration, denudation, damnation what-have-you, before our beautiful God given 'Manculem Goem' goes the Mumbai way !!! Remember Bombay of yesteryears? The East Indians ( Notiers/Kolis)? aren't they now outnumbered? Alas, this cancerous outnumbering has already started is spreading like a 'wild fire' from our Towns to our serene healthy villages.!!! Mormugao, Vasco da Gama may be a few more areas/constituencies are already outnumbered. Remember the old Saying If a stone was thrown, it would fall either on a D'SOUZA, NAIK or a RODRIGUES, or a FERNANDES, or on a PIG.!!! And now, if a stone is thrown, it will fall either on a PATEL, or a SHARMA, or a BASSAPPA. Even the PIGs are gone.!! And with it, the age old very healthy environmental sewerage system too has made way to the modern one.Ofcourse this has to be done. Now for our Sorpotel delight we've go to villages inorder to satisfy our taste budsl Indeed it tastes good, unlike the urban's one. So such is our story!!! God save our GOA. Fortunately, I must say that our Communal Harmony is still okay on the whole.May The Almighty continue to preserve it. You know something, the very spelling of GOA spells perfect Communal Harmony i.e. Gfor GOD..Catholics Ofor OHM..Hindus Afor Allah.. Muslim Isn't our GOA blessed? So, thro' you, Rene, on this auspicious Day, let's try to convince our fellow Goans, the need to shed our narrow mentality,if any, to think broadly globaly, do our our best to preserve, develope, improve, greenify, protect, etc.our God given Goa further the dire need to elect social oriented selfless leaders, not to fall a prey to lucrative offers by selfish politicians. Let's impress our misplaced/lost Goans to renew their bonds/links to their ancestral place. If they have nobody here in Goa, let's try to help them to purchase a place here in Goa. Today being a Raksha Bandhan day, let's all imagine tie one on all the Goans across the Globe.!!! God Bless us. JAI GOA All the best to you RENE may our Almighty continue to keep you ur fly.healthy fit in the sevice of God. That's what you're doing. Keep it up.My humble self - at your service. Warmest regards Yours affectionately SIMON Ex Speaker - Goa 0 WORLD GOA DAY messages can be viewed at www.goaday.com messages 000 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] GOA NSW News letter
Please avoid duplication 88 Hello Our website has been updated for the President's Desk ( http://www.our-goa-nsw.org/goa/)Of interest, there is the compete story of 'The Goan Delectables' by Andrea Duff (Age 8 years). Andrea has a very simple and 'clean' writing style which will keep you on the edge of your seat. This article is available by clicking the link: http://www.our-goa-nsw.org/goa/index.php?id=57 During June we organised the Goencho Bazaar. This proved to be one of the best Bazaars. Please read the review and view some of the photos of the Bazaar at: http://www.our-goa-nsw.org/goa/index.php?id=58 World Goa Day is celebrated each year on 20th August. The following article 'Goans Without Boundaries' is a message from Wendell Rodricks, one of India`s most prolific couturiers. You can read all about it in the article headed World Goa Day 2005' at : http://www.our-goa-nsw.org/goa/index.php?id=61 How about something different? As part of our celebration of World Goa Day, we thought we'd present to you an A - Z listing of Portugese Goan Surnames and their meaning. This makes for very interesting reading. Click here to read this article: http://www.our-goa-nsw.org/goa/index.php?id=59 The August Newsletter has now been uploaded to the website. As with previous editions, this is an action packed Newsletter. There is the regular columns like Amchio Khobro! (Our News), Jokes, Goan Recipes, Wishes/Greetings and a nice mix of articles. You can read or download a copy of the newsletter by clicking this link: http://www.our-goa-nsw.org/goa/file.php?fileid=54. This newsletter is in PDF format and you will need to ensure that you have Acrobat Reader on your computer. You can download a free copy of this reader program by clicking: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html Finally, our golfing members completed their Golf Year with a presentation lunch on Sunday, 31 July in Lidcombe, NSW. Prizes for the best scores in the Stroke and Handicap Evenets of the G.O.A. Golf Cup 2005 were won by Reg Mathias (Stroke) and Roy Rosario (Handicap). You can read all the happenings through the year on the golf circuit at: http://www.our-goa-nsw.org/goa/file.php?type=event Don't forget to view the photo albums of past events in our 'Photos' section - http://www.our-goa-nsw.org/goa/photos.php If you would like to provide us with feedback on these or any other articles of interest on our website or newsletter, please email us @ [EMAIL PROTECTED] Best regards Executive Committee G.O.A. NSW Inc 0 O Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet] Young thoughts on World Goa Day
CARE ...May be duplicated. 00 O Goenkars wherever you are , Goenkars you will always be ! It does not matter what people think or say about you , what matters - is what you do , and you TRY and to do as Honestly as you can! Try never to hurt others in your community in any way...with no reasons at all , if you do , you are hurting the very Community you say ..you dearly love ! With these thoughts - I d like to share a message from One of my greatest supporters for the WORLD GOA DAY, Constantino Xavier - , about four years ago , I invited Tino to be our WGD coordinator for Lisbon ,at the tender age of Twenty ? - Tino surprised the GOANWORLD - when he managed to get ALL the Goan organizations in Lisbon - Portugal TOGETHER. Many said it was impossible ..But Tino MADE IT HAPPEN ! Constantino has been very patient with me - and has given me all the encouragement and the publicity WGD duly deserves - for the last 4 years ? We hope to hear more from him once he finishes his studies. I am pleased to share his message on this our sixth WORLD GOA DAY ...as the ALLIANCE of WORLD GOAN ORGANIZATION grows bigger and Stronger ! PROUD GOANS - TOGETHER we HAVE MADE THINGS HAPPEN for a better GOAN WORLD ! rene barreto = Young thoughts on World Goa Day 88 Sometimes, it is not so good to draw great lines of separation between the older and the younger ones. So many times there is an empty talk about the need for youth and about the danger of disappearing identity because no one is there to continue it. Finally, more than ever, today's societies like to glorify everything which is young and immediate, using and throwing people, ideas and values as something disposable. All these phenomena take place among what many call the Cybergoan community, the more visible face of the large and much unknown Goan Diaspora spread around the world. Today, on World Goa Day 2005, as the coordinator of Young Goans International, I would like to propose the idea that it is perhaps necessary to look from a different viewpoint at things. It is time to share responsibilities and understand that being young or old will not make the difference. Attitude does. First, why is it useless to merely acknowledge the supposed lack of youth? Because it is wrong. As wrong as the perception that Goans abroad do not care about their homeland. Doutor José Colaço has rightly pointed out today, in another message on Goanet, that there are many examples of Goans who from abroad are greatly contributing to the development of Goa. Regarding specifically the youth, there are enough young Goans who, though born and raised abroad have great interest and potential in discovering their roots and contribute to the development of Goa. Second, why should we always think of separate generations, the youth and the old? Because we all are Goans and an identity does not know age limits it flows naturally like a river, from one generation to another. Many Goan associations like to call for more youth to participate in events or tend to underline publically the importance of the youth is not enough. Older generations have a true responsibility towards the younger ones. They have to transmit values, references and options to the youth. I underline options. Because it is up to each generation (and to each expatriate Goan youth) to discover its own way to deal with this Goan background and find singular ways to give back. Third, why should we be more careful calling ourselves and our associations Goan? Because to adapt an identity is an engagement, a choice, and also a responsibility. Just because some 20-30 people share some eating habits, some vague memories and a darker skin than the others around, and meet up once a year for a picnic or a ball, let's say in Moscow does it legitimise them to be Goans or to have a World Goa Day in that Russian city? Picnics are part of a community life. But there is and should be much more. You can only call yourself a Goan if you have a deep link with Goa. And to keep that link alive, Goan associations abroad have to think of new and original ways. Or else, one day, the younger ones might rightfully ask, as some already do: What is this Goan you all talk about?. Regarding my case, for example, I will not call myself a Goan up to the day I can minimally master Konkani. This last point of mine touches the heart of the question. World Goa Day is a great network, and a unique moment in Goan expatriate history where different communities worldwide are getting in touch with each other. But more important to know other Goas spread around the world, it is urgent to know the one and unique Goa, that tiny territory
[Goanet] Thanks , Goan Voice Canada !
Goenkars ..everywhere ! Thanks , Goan Voice Canada , thank you for expressing your SOLIDARITY with Goans world wide ..thank you for your support for our WORLD GOA DAY. Its the TOGETHERNESS that will make the GOANWORLD a better place. Details visit : Goan Voice Canada http://www.goanvoice.ca/ rene barreto 00 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] St mathias bonderam festival - Mario Fernandes in Diwar
0 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] st mathias bonderam festival - Divar Greetings from st mathias bonderam as part of goa\'s contribution towards this year\s celebrations we had a fab day with a huge crowd in attendance.The good news was the comeback of the fotash (the bamboo mock gun) and a lovely hot summer\s day.As i write the festival is in full swing with 8 groups dressed in traditional costume ,fancy dress artist ,goa\s top two bands, forefront and footprints,konkani programme with divar\'s own christoper menezes known as comedian 64 and not forgeting the brass band.The day began at 5am with the alvorada followed by sanna xitt coddi etc.Interestingly there has been a massive participation of the local youngsters with help from a lot of NRG.Keep up the good work rene and we will meet hopefully in dec.Got to go as the party is just hotting up. MARIO FERNANDES .ST MATHIAS, DIVAR 00 Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet]WORLD GOA DAY in LA - 21st August 2005
A reminder ... 0 world goa day -GOA LA - 21ST August , 2005 http://www.goacom.com/goa-la/GOA%20DAY%202005.pdf 0 rene barreto Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet]Message of Solidarity from Goenkaranchem Daiz
888 From: Diana Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message of Solidarity from Goenkaranchem Daiz Dear Rene Barretto, Plant a Goan anywhere in the world. Yet his heart and thoughts keep veering towards the green green grass of home. That we Goans place great value on our shared, common heritage, came through very strongly indeed when we stood shoulder to shoulder during the Opinion Poll, and unambiguously cast our vote in favour of preserving our independent identity and ensuring that Goa achieves the status of a separate state within the Union of India. That day of January 16th, 1967, was a shining moment of glory in Goan history - a milestone that decided the path that we were to tread. GOENKARANCHEM DAIZ, firmly believes that our Goan identity is strongly rooted in our shared history, culture and most of all, our beloved maim bhas - the Konknni language. This nascent organisation has been constituted with the specific objective of preserving, promoting and safeguarding our common Goan ethos, namely Konknni language, literature, culture, history, art, music, folklore and other related subjects. It also seeks to preserve, sustain and promote Goan customs, habits, characteristics, traditions and moral values, besides working towards the preservation of Goan heritage, its flora and fauna. On the occasion of GOA DAY, we take great pleasure in expressing our solidarity with our Goan brothers and sisters worldwide in standing united in our common mission to preserve our much treasured Goan ethos, culture and heritage. We look forward to working as partners in a united and co-ordinated endeavour to fulfil our sacred mission of preserving and passing on the legacy of the heritage left to us by our forefathers to our future generations. This undoubtedly is a herculean task, which can only be accomplished through our collective commitment, by pooling in our efforts, talents and resources to fulfil our common goal of conserving and safeguarding the unique but fast vanishing flavour of our beloved Goa. For GOENKARANCHEM DAIZ Dr. Francisco Colaco, President 00 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet].... some thoughts on WORLD GOA DAY 2005
000 Please permit me to share Jose Colaco's thoughts in relation to WORLD GOA DAY - in response to Wendell's and Gilberts thoughts. 00 From: jose colaco [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:39 pm Goans without Boundaries - can be done and IS being done !! [EMAIL PROTECTED] In response to Wendell Rodricks expression of his SOLIDARITY with Goans world wide : * GOANS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES * Gilbert Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: a: I read Wendell Rodricks' article (and other posts) on this topic with interest and CONCUR ON SOME points with all of them. There are many areas where things are easier said than done. b: In my limited experience, Goans in key positions are often the bottle-necks in spite of their pious pronouncements. c: I can of course talk of generalities and be accused of being an arm-chair Goan. So let me give specific examples without wanting to beat my drum. I am NOT pointing a finger at any individual. Yet there is definitely a pattern that is discouraging. And I hope this is a call to do better. 1. A few thousand-dollar donation made to Goa Sudharop for use for a hospital in Porvorim is still sitting in a bank in San Francisco for three years. 2. A book written on Goan culture and other factual information about Goa for the Goan Diasporas is still way under-utilized becasue the WGD organizers and other Goan Diaspora organizations could care less. 3. Fund raising for repairs of Goan churches cannot be undertaken at Catholic Goan social events in the Diaspora because the organizers claim, there is no time for this. 4. Suggestion to set up diabetes support groups in various villages in Goa with blood sugar monitors donated by Diaspora Goans has yet to see the light of day. 5. A Goan maritime museum now started on the web, gets interest from only a handful of Goans; and no interest from the youth, for whose benefit museums are created. 6. Instead of targeting Goan school drop-outs, who will be the next generation of underprivileged (class of) Goans, we endlessly talk of and re-create caste divisions of old. 7. A web-forum of Goan writers is possibly being closed down due to only rare posts from Goan writers. Please let me stop here before I step on a few more toes. Wendell's suggestions are good on paper. That's the story of Goans! Please do not respond to me or about me; but to the issues raised in this post. As stated above, we can certainly do better. Kind Regards, GL 88S * My dear Rene Baretto, First of all let me commend you for the tremendous effort, time and personal funds you are expending in your crusade for the development of Unity among Goans. I know (first hand ofcourse) that this desire which is inbulit in your heart was the prime reason for your idea of Goans International. It is truly fitting that your e-address reflects that spirit. I will post brief comments in response to Gilbert Lawrence in a moment, but please allow me a few moments to say a few words about World Goa Day. No prizes to realise that it is your dogged effort AND the support you have been able to generate among the various Goan communities in the world that is responsible for some of the positive elements and happenings in the Goan Community today. Are you St. Rene Baretto? NO ! BUT ...you are Rene Baretto - who is working hard to make things happen for Goans Internationally. Now Rene, you and I know that none of this could have been possible if it was Rene working alone. But, but for someone like you who has devoted unmeasurable amounts of energy - IT would just NOT have been possible. Before I respond to the above quoted post I'd like to (from memory) enumerate some of the positive points about our Goans. If Gilbert or someone else is unaware, this is for them. If Gilbert or anyone else is moe aware, please inform us: 1. Millions of Dollars are repatriated by Goans working in the Gulf under some very trying conditions. But for these dollars, Goan families, households and the shopkeepers would have been BROKE. 2. Our merchant seamen continue their sacrificial service towards the betterment of their families. 3. Our Tiatrists are flourishing in sevaral cities on Goa, India and the Middle East - spreading the message of Goan-ness via their artitistic ability. 4. Goan professionals continue to excel all over the world. 5. Goan professional in many countries have paved the way for the recruitment of other Goan professionals. I personally know of a family which has helped about 38 Goan professionals with finding professional placement in Jamaica and the Bahamas. From what I know - many of these professional lived (gratis) in this professional's home for up to 6 months - till Feet could be Found. NOT once did I hear this professional express the hope that this act of kindness be repayed or remembered. 6.
[Goanet]A very Happy Goa Day 2005!!! On behalf of the Los Angeles Goans
00 On behalf of the Los Angeles Goans, I'd like to wish all of you a very Happy Goa Day 2005!!! Goans have travelled far and wide and we now have a presence all over the world. Goan voices can be heard from every country, across the globe and we can now say very proudly that we are indeed a Global Goan Community. Rene Barreto, whom you all know as the founder of World Goa Day www.goaday.com has approached me with the idea of an International Goan Youth Community, what I'd like to call YGI - Young Goans International. We all know that it's the internet that truly brings us all together and make us a Global Community. So, while there are several Goan web sites online already we noticed that there is no Goan Youth presence online at all. So, with Rene's request in mind I have come up with a web site dedicated to Goan Youth all over the globe. We are still formulating the entire scope of the site, but the idea behind it is to have a 'Goan Youth Portal'. A site where Goan Youth from all over the world can come together - meet, make friends, share ideas and thoughts, receive career guidance, discuss investment ideas and opportunities, network with one another on a global scale, the ideas and potential is endless this will not be a chat site, or a 'hook up' site. Young Goan professionals from all over the globe will be invited to be members and will post their bios online if they so desire. The idea is to have a site that actually provides value to it's members and has substance to it. So, on that note I'd like you to visit www.younggoans.com the start of a truly Global Goan Youth Community. The site is in it's beta form and we rushed to launch it online for GOA-DAY 2005, but it will be updated soon. If you have suggestions/recommendations, please email them to me via the site. Thank you for your time and make it a great day!!! Viva Goa!!! Ralph Figueiredo. President - Los Angeles G.O.A. 26602 Athena Avenue, Harbor City, CA 90710. http://www.goacom.com/goa-la [EMAIL PROTECTED] 310-534-0358 00 Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet]The theme song for WORLD GOA DAY
88 As requested by many of you - I am sharing with you the theme song for WORLD GOA DAY -written by Basilo Magno - from Spain. Please share this song with those Goans who are not on this list , those who may be JOINING Goans world wide and Proudly celebrating their WORLD GOAN HERITAGE ! WORLD GOA DAY 2005 - 20th of August 2005 === Here you can down load the Musical Score for PROUD TO BE GOAN : http://goaday.goamog.com/Basilio-Magno/Lyrics-of-Proud-to-be-a-Goan.html 00 PROUD TO BE GOAN The theme song for WORLD GOA DAY Words and music by Basilio Magno Commissioned by Rene Barreto for WORLD GOA DAY 2004 1st Verse Goa is a dot on the big map of the world, But it's a Paradise in great India. We've Hindus, Christians, Muslims, all living in harmony, And best of all is that they all speak in Konkani, Our women are pretty and clever all the same, Goa, we sing in your great name. Refrain: I'm proud to be Goan, proud to be Goan, no matter where I was born; If I was born in Portugal or India, in England, Canada or in Brazil; In U.S.A., Australia, New Zealand or East Africa; In Pakistan or Persian Gulf, in Europe or in Asia Wherever it was meant to be: I'm Proud to be Goan, I love my xit koddi And Konkani. Konkani Refrain Anv patradden bhoron Goemkar mhunntam, porvau na khoim zolmolam; Zori Purtugalak vo Indiek zalam, Inglandak, Canadak vo Brazilak. Amerikak, Australiak, New Zealandak, East Afrikak, Pakistanak vo Persian Golf, vo Europak vo Asiak. Khoimsorui anv tor zolmolam: Anv Goemkar mhunntam, xit koddi jeitam, Konknni uloitam. (repeat Konkani Refrain...) 2nd Verse Goans win affection in any society, We create social clubs wherever we be. World Goa Day has come to stay, Let's make it really great, Let's give back now to Goa, our due on silver plate. Let's help Goans to get good jobs where it may be, To live in Peace, Prosperity. (sing Refrain in English and Konkani as above.) I'm Proud to be Goan.and...Anv Patradden bhoron, Basilio Magno Aptdo.261, E-29740 Torre del Mar (Malaga), Spain. === TO KNOW more about WHAT WORLD GOA DAY is all about Please visit our website www.goaday.com I read Goanet (Polls result ) - that many of our GOANS are not aware of what WORLD GOA DAY is all about ! Please read what the papers haD to say : What Constantino Xavier wrote : GoanetReader -- The Net-Worker, A Profile from Goa's ... http://www.mail-archive.com/ goanet-news@goanet.org/msg00496.html 0 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet]we are the first to celebrate WORLD GOA DAY in New Zealand!
000 Edwin de Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] joe dourado [EMAIL PROTECTED] WORLD GOA DAY [EMAIL PROTECTED], NZ Subject: Re: Goa Day Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 08:36:11 +1200 Thanks Joe Passing it on to GOA UK and others as we are the first to celebrate WORLD GOA DAY in New Zealand! Mogasum - Original Message - joe dourado [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Goa Day Khoxealkaen soron mukhar, Ganvamnim, desamnim sabar Ximpodlelim tuzim bhurgim goenkar GOA tuka ditanv ami ho eukar GOA moladik mannik tum Indiechem GOA xhar tum soggleamche apurbaiechem GOA khoxealponn tum touristamchem GOA bhiradd tum Sam FRANCISK XAVIERAchem GOA xhar tum amchea zolmachem Ek kherit noketr tum Udentichem Sounsarak famad nanv tuzem Sobit sundor denneanim bhorlelem Kitli girest anik nazuk amchi porompora KONKANNIM zaun asa amchi mai bhaxea Riti anik ghunnachem bhandar tum GOA VIVA RE VIVA NIZ GOEMKARA Joe Dourado 09 88 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet]WORLD GOA DAY - bringing closer the Goan Diaspora -Chandrakant Keni
oo From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: World Goa Day We have been observing with great admiration and appreciation the initiative taken by Mr. Rene Barretto in bringing closer the Goan Diaspora across the globe. His efforts to revive and strengthen the bonds of goan fraternity as one a long way in consolidating unity of all goans who are attached to the soil of Goa. World Goa Day is a novel idea, which we should be welcomed to rekindle the love for Goa in every Goan heart. We congratulate Mr. Rene Barretto for his achievements. We wish him all success. Chandrakant Keni Chairman, NRI -Goa [EMAIL PROTECTED] 88 00 88 Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet]GOEMKAR BHAVAM BHOINNANK MAIE MOGACHO ANIK KHOXECHO EUKAR
o From: joe dourado To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Subject: goa day GOA DAY - GOA DIS GOEMKAR BHAVAM BHOINNANK MAIE MOGACHO ANIK KHOXECHO EUKAR 00 Let the Goad day be truly Goemkancho dis, rich with love, pead, friendship and hospitatlity, the hallmark of goan culture and heritage. Let this be an auspicious occasion to intergrate and assimilate the past with the present as well s the future. Niz Goemkara dakoi hea Kiwi Xharak Tujea Goachi Vhodvikai ani Porompora Let Saint Francis Xavier Guard and Guide Us Dev Bore Khorum Mogasum Joe Dourado [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
