THIS IS from Jose F P Lourenco's *Amazing Goa* set of cards. "Amazing Goa
presents an enchanting land ina nutshell through its history, culture,
places of interest and its eminent personalities... it offers
kaleidoscopic glimpses that will encourage the reader to visit, explore
and discover Goa more in depth." Pick up your own set from any GHRSSIDC
Goa Handicrafts outlet for Rs 200. Above all, Jose is a Goanetter!
What are the suicde gates regulating water flow in *khazan*
areas called locally? [Manos]
Which repressive tax named after a hair tuft was in force
from 1705 to 1841? [Xendy tax]
Which river flows past Bhatpal, Astegal and Partagal?
[Talpona river]
Whom is Goa's only international sports stadium named after?
[Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru]
Where was St Francis Xavier's body first kept on arriving
from Malacca, before taking it to Old Goa?
[Church of Nossa Senhora da Ajuda, Ribandar (our Lady of Help)]
[200]
##########################################################################
# Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] #
# PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts #
# More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ #
# Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others #
##########################################################################
