Re: [Goanet] Anti-Goan Identity Movement

2008-07-09 Thread Santosh Helekar
I can understand the dilemma that Arwin is going through. It stems from the simple fact that he cannot clearly define what he means by his unique Goan identity, and understand what good its preservation does him. Perhaps, he also feels a modicum of discomfort in the realization that he is as

[Goanet] Anti-Goan Identity Movement

2008-07-09 Thread anesimo56
Dear Arwin Count me in as well.Once for all, let us destroy this myth of Goan Culture and Identity.It will save me answering questions about goa and its unique culture whenever i meet people from different parts of the world and Indians themselves. Let all the down trodden Indians from

[Goanet] Anti-Goan Identity Movement

2008-07-08 Thread Arwin Mesquita
Dear Mario, Ref. your post below; you are absolutely right. Thanks from bringing me to my senses. What was I thinking; all this nonsense about Preserving Goan Identity. The only dilemma I face is what do I answer people when they normally say to me (A) Goa Goans are significantly different