[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: 2012 Goan Youth Convention - update
Dear all, We have youth registered whose ages range from 15-30 and coming from USA, Canada, England, and Australia to interact with local Goan youth at the International Goan Youth Convention in Goa this year (Dec 26 - Jan 1). We encourage Goan youth from all countries to attend. See details at http://goasudharop.org/images/Goa_flyer4.pdf Do not miss this rare opportunity to send your children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren to the youth convention. The next convention may be many years away, do not miss this year's International Goan Youth Convention. There are a number of reasons for its popularity: 1. The location and weather (Goa). 2. The time of year (holiday season). 3. The opportunity for expat Goan youth to meet each other, including local Goan youth. 4. The relative low cost (tours, convention, boat cruise). 5. The opportunity for Goan youth to visit their ancestral land. 6. The opportunity to experience the challenges and opportunities of current-day Goa. The Youth convention combines fun with serious fare, an exciting youth event not to be missed. See all the details here and RSVP asap http://goasudharop.org/images/Goa_flyer4.pdf Kindly forward this message to your family, friends, contacts. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org Building a better Goan world
[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: 2012 Goan Youth Convention
Dear all, Do not miss this rare opportunity to send your children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren to the International Goan Youth Convention in Goa this year (Dec 26 - Jan 1). The next convention may be many years away, do not miss this year's International Goan Youth Convention. http://goasudharop.org/images/Goa_flyer4.pdf There are a number of reasons for its popularity: 1. The location and weather (Goa). 2. The time of year (holiday season). 3. The opportunity for expat Goan youth to meet each other, including local Goan youth. 4. The relative low cost (tours, convention, boat cruise). 5. The opportunity for Goan youth to visit their ancestral land. 6. The opportunity to experience the challenges and opportunities of current-day Goa. The Youth convention combines fun with serious fare, an exciting youth event not to be missed. See all the details here and RSVP asap http://goasudharop.org/images/Goa_flyer4.pdf Kindly forward this message to your family, friends, contacts. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org Building a better Goan world
[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: 2012 Goan Youth Convention
Dear all, Do not miss this rare opportunity to send your children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren to the International Goan Youth Convention in Goa this year (Dec 26 - Jan 1). The next convention may be many years away, do not miss this year's youth convention. http://goasudharop.org/images/Goa_flyer4.pdf There are a number of reasons for its popularity: 1. The location and weather (Goa). 2. The time of year (holiday season). 3. The opportunity for expat Goan youth to meet each other, including local Goan youth. 4. The relative low cost (tours, convention, boat cruise). 5. The opportunity for Goan youth to visit their ancestral land. 6. The opportunity to experience the challenges and opportunities of current-day Goa. The Youth convention combines fun with serious fare, an exciting youth event not to be missed. See all the details here and RSVP asap http://goasudharop.org/images/Goa_flyer4.pdf Kindly forward this message to your family, friends, contacts. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: 2012 Goan Youth Convention
Dear all, The excitement continues to build around the International Goan Youth Convention in Goa this year (Dec 26 - Jan 1). There are a number of reasons for its popularity: 1. The location and weather (Goa). 2. The time of year (holiday season). 3. The opportunity for expat Goan youth to meet each other, including local Goan youth. 4. The relative low cost (tours, convention, boat cruise). 5. The opportunity for Goan youth to visit their ancestral land. 6. The opportunity to experience the challenges and opportunities of current-day Goa. The Youth convention combines fun with serious fare, an exciting youth event not to be missed. See all the details here and RSVP asap http://goasudharop.org/images/Goa_flyer4.pdf Kindly forward this message to your family, friends, contacts. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: 2012 Goan Youth Convention
Dear all, Based on the initial positive response to the Goan Youth Convention in Goa this year (Dec 26 - Jan 1), the convention will sell out. http://goasudharop.org/images/Goa_flyer4.pdf There are a number of reasons for its popularity: 1. The location and weather (Goa). 2. The time of year (holiday season). 3. The opportunity for Goan youth to meet each other. 4. The relative low cost (tours, convention, boat cruise). 5. The opportunity for Goan youth to visit their ancestral land. 6. The opportunity to experience the challenges and opportunity of current-day Goa. The Youth convention combines fun with serious fare, an exciting youth event not to be missed. See all the details here and RSVP asap http://goasudharop.org/images/Goa_flyer4.pdf Kindly forward this message to your family, friends, contacts. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: 2012 Goan Youth Convention
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Goa Sudharop is pleased to organize and sponsor the 2012 International Goan Youth Convention. We cordially invite you to join us in Goa from Dec 26, 2012 to Jan 1, 2013. Goan youth from around the world are attending and currently 200 are slated to attend and that number is expected to grow. Adults are welcome to attend if accompanying their children/nieces/nephews attending the convention. See details below on tours, convention venue, hotel, boat cruise. OUR ROOTS, OUR FUTURE GOAN YOUTH CONVENTION 2012, Suggested ages 15-35, although entire family is welcome. PURPOSE: - to expose young expat Goans to Goa (its past and present) - to connect with local youth in Goa - to work on projects to benefit disadvantaged Goans, environmental, educational, medical projects, etc. under the Goa Sudharop sustainable development umbrella. AGENDA DEC 26 - JAN 1 This is a tentative agenda and subject to change. However the tour dates (Dec 27, 28, 31, Jan 1) and convention dates (Dec 29, 30) are fixed. The convention on Dec 29, 30 will be at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. We have arranged discounted room rates at BAYWATCH RESORT, however, attendees are welcome to stay with family, friends, or at other hotels. See details below. Wed, Dec 26, 7pm onwards Welcome and ice-breaker dinner at a location to be determined. Thurs, Dec 27 Tour leaving 9:00am – Tour Bus departure from Baywatch Resort. (If you are not staying at Baywatch you are responsible to be at the Baywatch hotel lobby by 8:45am sharp.) Tour of Old Goa/Church. Depart for Bicholim. Visit Handicraft Industries at Bicholim, observe local craftsmen at work (terracotta, bamboo, etc). Tour some landmarks of Goa's capital city - Panjim. Visit a Goan art gallery. Visit Observatory/Astronomy Centre at Junta House (Goa Sudharop donated a Telescope to teach astronomy to school kids/adults). Lunch included in tour. Return to hotel in evening OR hang out in North Goa and return on your own. Fri, Dec 28 Tour - 09:00am - Depart from BAYWATCH hotel. Visit to Hindu temple and a Masjid. Discussion Panel - knowledge on different Religions in Goa and inter-religious traditions of Goa. Spice farm tour followed by Goan lunch with traditional Goan folk dances. Afternoon evening free. Bus returns to hotel or return later on your own. Sat, Dec 29, Day 1 of Convention meeting at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao 09:30 am - Registration. Welcome, Information about Goa Sudharop , Purpose of the Goan Youth Convention. Formal inauguration with oil lamp ceremony. Presentation of various topics: Goa down the ages, Goan tribal communities and their culture, traditional Goan cuisine lecture, Goan Literature, Music Dance, Entrepreneurial, Innovative, Manufacturing opportunities in Goa. Lunch and tea included. 7:00 pm onwards - Boat cruise with Dinner DJ dancing Sun, Dec 30, DAY 2 of Convention meeting 9:30am start. Presentations on various topics: Protecting our Environment, Be the Change, Goan Architecture and Art, Goa's Botanical features, Goa Sudharop Youth projects update and discussion on problems, solutions, sustainable projects. GS Awards Ceremony and Refreshments. Lunch and tea included. 5:30pm - Adjourn convention and conclusion Evening free. Mon, Dec 31, Tour of South Goa 09:00 am - Depart from Baywatch Resort. Tour a heritage house. Visit a traditional Goan village to understand structure, agriculture, family composition and learn about our Goan village roots. Visit a museum. Lunch included. Late afternoon free. 9pm - New Year's Eve- BBQ dinner and Dance at BAYWATCH hotel (Optional). Price to be determined. Tues, Jan 1. Optional Dudh Sagar tour based on interested attendees. Price To be determined. These are the following categories of attendees, please indicate which category you will be registering under when you email Acaria at acariaalme...@yahoo.com. Please note the costs below do not include hotel and airfare costs, each attendee is responsible for the same: COSTS 1. Goan youth living outside of Goa, including expat Goan youth (ages 15-35) are able to attend the tours, 2 day convention and boat cruise. Cost: $195 for ages 25+; $145 for ages 15-24; $110 ages 6-14; 5 and under free. Adults are welcome to attend if accompanying their children/nieces/nephews attending the convention. 2. Goan youth (ages 15-35) who wish to attend the 2 day convention and boat cruise only (tours are not included). Cost: $60. 3. Goan youth living in Goa who volunteer with Goa Sudharop projects can attend the 2 day convention. We will co-ordinate with them on registration fees. Please RSVP immediately to Acaria Almeida at acariaalme...@yahoo.com to register. See payment details below. Registrats who pay the registration costs before August 5, 2012 are guaranteed attendance, after that first come, first serve basis and subject to availability. Adults are welcome to attend if accompanying their children/nieces/nephews
