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WORLD GOA DAY - MUMBAI 13.12.2009

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

MUMBAI GOAN ASSOCIATION

MUMBAI GOAN ASSOCIATION

MUMBAI GOAN ASSOCIATION

CLEBRATES 

‘WORLD GOA DAY’ 

ON 13^TH DECEMBER 2009

AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL SCHOOL

QUADRANGLE,

CHEMBUR, MUMBAI.

TIMING: 10.30 AM TO 3PM

Mumbai Goan Association

[MGA] has coalesced into a veritable cauldron of palpable excitement for the Goan diasporas in Mumbai; that is nostalgically etched in their psychic literally, yearning for anything Goan.

This would include Mumbai City Limits, Thane City, Thane Central Side, Thane District Suburbs, Navi Mumbai City, Area from Navi Mumbai to Panvel City, 

Mira rd to Virar. 

The association formed recently to celebrate

‘World Goa Day’ 2009

is federated to the 

WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN 

ASSOCIATIONS 

[WAGA] under the leadership of Mr. Rene Barreto 

The aim of the association is to join Mumbai Goans locally and internationally under one umbrella with a focus on celebrating unity that fosters brotherhood between all Goans, irrespective of creed thereby reiterating the unique ‘Goan Identity’ that endears to the world. The association thereby promotes ‘Konkani’ among Goans through art and drama keeping in mind the assistance that may be required to further Goan enterprise in all spheres of life leading to holistic wellbeing of the community and its state, building a world class India in time to come.

Come and renew your historic roots 

and ancestry 

thereby knowing who you are 

TOGETHER we can make a BIGGER difference.

Contact the association now and lend your support in promoting celebrating Goan culture & Unity

Contact: Tel & email as follows.

MUMBAI GOAN ASSOCIATION

Off: 45,R.C. Rd, Next to Fine Arts Auditorium, Near Chembur Flyover,, Chembur (E) , Mumbai Pin 400 071 

Cell: +9198215 03377 / +9198218 03377 Email; tandonjude@hotmail.com 

Off: C/o Aspen Tree Services Pvt. Ltd.1/7, Tulsi Vihar CHS, Tulsi Dham, Pokhran Rd. 2, Thane City (W) Pin 400 071

Tel: 022 6710 3422 / 022 6710 34100 Fax : 022671 03421 

Email; ashley.dsilva@mycareinternational.com / ashley.dsilva@gmail.com

WORLD GOA DAY 

13.12.2009

President - Jude Tandon

V. President - Dr. Peter Rodrigues

V. President - Belinda Kuwelkar

Secretary - Ashley I. D’Silva

Jt. Secretary - Buddy D Souza

Treasurer - Peter G. D Souza

Advisor & amp; Coordinator 

Jane Rodrigues

Committee - 

Alice Vaz

 Luella C. D Souza

 Shailendra Mehta

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Mission and Vision

Mission Statement: The Goan Overseas Association (G.O.A.) is a strong integrated cultural organization that seeks to preserve the Goan identity and develop a wider appreciation of Goan culture locally throughout the GTA and worldwide. The organization will continue to actively maintain family, culture and tradition through social, cultural, athletic, and educational activities within the Goan community. Vision: We seek to strengthen our role in the Goan community by providing a high standard of leadership for Goans. WORLD GOA DAY - CANADA GOANS OF QUEBEC - CANADA http://www.goavancouver.com/webpages/wgd.php oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

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Mission Statement:

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE GOAN HERITAGE

AND FOSTER A CARING COMMUNITY

WE BELIEVE THAT TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We strive to assist and develop community spirit, promote Goan heritage, help new immigrants and provide assistance wherever and whenever required for its Members and the Goan community particularly the youth and seniors, in accordance with it's Constitution.

We look forward to a year of fun, excitement, and community involvement

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World Goa Day - Qatar

World Goa Day

held in Qatar on 19th November 2009 report by Armstrong Vaz:

DOHA:

Goa and Brazil share a lot of similarities dating back to the Portuguese colonial rule, of language, culture, art and football, said Brazilian Ambassador to Qatar HE Anuar Nahes. He was speaking at the World Goa Day function organized by Goan Welfare Association in Doha, on Thursday night.

World Goa Day is celebrated by Goan associations based in different countries to commemorate the inclusion of Konkani language in the Eight Schedule of the Indian constitution.

Nahes also highlighted yet another little known artistic link – the role of Goan artisans and craftsman in Brazilian architecture and the impact they have left on the five-time world cup football winning country.

If the common links of language, music and football came through the long colonial Portuguese rule, the artisans from Goa flourished many decades back in Brazil, thanks to the sea route. The Goans braved the choppy sea waters to land in the distant land, taking the migratory link from Brazil to Africa, to finally land in the South American country.

“Goan artisans were hired to build churches and other important monuments as they were known in Brazil for their exceptional craftsmanship and they have left a big impact on the architectural scene back home. The masterly craftsman from Goa left their footprints on Brazilian soil, which is evident today,” said the Brazilian, who was a special invitee for the function.

He was delighted that Goans have been able to pick the best from both Indian and Portuguese, art and cultural scene and complimented them for maintaining the rich traditions and passing them to the new generations.

“Goa and Brazil have many things in common. The people are friendly, love their music and football. Tourism flourishes in both, on account of the beautiful beaches, as both are blessed with stunning landscapes. Goan music has a clear and definite Latin flavor. The Goan dance performance today at the World Goa Day was stunning. I was impressed that the Goans have been able to maintain and pass on the rich cultural and musical traditions from one generation to another. I felt I was in Brazil or in Portugal. Goa, a former Portuguese colony was ruled by the Portuguese till December 1961. The smallest state in India, it is visited annually by some four million foreign and Indian tourists. One of the tourist attraction besides the beaches, temples, mosques and churches is the annual Carnival celebration held in Goa coinciding with the world-famous Rio de Janeiro festival.

He was not the only Brazilian attending the World Goa Day function, Dr.Renira Gambarato, Assistant Professor at the VCUQ was another one who was impressed by the impressive show. “The dance performance impressed me and the musical notes had Latin written all over it. It was an opportunity for me to know amore about Goa,” said Renira.

Besides the Brazilian duo, Indians from other parts of India who attended the function sampled more of the Goan culture. The Goan dancers performed Corridin dance, and sung Mando’s and Dekni’s much to the delight of the appreciative crowd. The Chief Guest for the evening, Alfred Sequeira, a Mangalorean businessman based in Qatar, said Goans and Mangaloreans shared many common links and one of them was the Konkani language, he gave a clarion call to all those present to maintain and promote the language.

“We as custodians and Brand Ambassadors of the language should ensure that we speak and try to teach our children the language and pass on the rich cultural traditions which the Konkan region share to further generations,” said Alfred.

President of Goan Welfare Association (GWA) Qatar, Simon D’Silva in his presidential address disclosed that GWA has enough study material for those trying to learn Konkani or improve upon their language skills.

“We have brought in books from Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr and also tied up with Goa Konkani Akademi.. Both the institutions have assured to help us in promoting Konkani among the community in Qatar,” said Simon.

Simon called upon Goans to promote the Konkani language more aggressively urging guests and members of the community to make a head start. "I urge the GWA members; let's make a start by teaching our children the language. Teaching and imparting training in Konkani language may not help our children to get jobs, but it will not make us poor, but will enrich our future generations with a treasure trove of our language," added Simon.

On the occasion, an easy-to-learn Konkani language familiarization book written by Mathew Almeida and published by Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr was unveiled at the hands of the Brazilian Ambassador and Alfred.

DJ Glorio of UAE fame kept the people in good spirits while Camillo Collaco compeered the function. Camillo, the former band leader of Déjà Vu in Abu Dhabi also sang scintillating music numbers to keep members entertained for the evening.

Expat Properties India, Domasco and Royal Goan Beach Club sponsored novelty prizes for the various competitions held for children and adults during the event.

Mathew Estrocio introduced the guests and urged Goans not to sell their ancestral homes and lands to non-Goans. The participants for tarya mama, corridin and other traditional dances were Merwen Ferrao, Tanya Rodrigues, Sacra Fernandes, Valancia Soares, Matilda Mascarenhas, Nancy D’Silva, Gasdy Fernandes, Emma Soares, Ollancio Soares, Civita Pereira, Edgar Fernandes, Zeldine Gonsalves, Asanka and Joe.

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REPORTS:
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