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Global Goan Alliance
Many of you must have heard about the World Goa Day celebrations by Goan Associations around the globe for several years now. These celebrations have focused on our language, culture and traditions, and helped to bring closer the worldwide Goan community. It has been the stepping-stone towards understanding and willingness of our community to work together towards a common goal.
These celebrations led to a feeling that a Global Alliance of Goan Associations could be formed. Indeed, a challenging idea! But not Impossible, judging from the fact that over the years, several Goan Associations from across the globe have come on board. This year, as the Goa Day celebrations have already begun in some parts of the world, it’s time to show our enthusiasm for building this alliance: an alliance to exchange information and experiences, and to strengthen the links of overseas Goans with their roots in Goa.
The Young Goan Club (YGC), Bahrain celebrates Goa Day on September 11. By making it a part of the World Goa Day celebrations this year, the Goan Community of Bahrain will forge closer links with Goans the world over, and we at Xit-Koddi, continue to strive to promote anything that is good for Goa and Goans!
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Bozo: Ajea, amchea dhesant cholta tem koslem politics ? BJP mhunnta Congress fuddareanim bribes gheun aplim bolsam bhorlim, zalear Congress osloch arop BJP-icher ghalta. Konnachem aikopachem, Ajea ?
Azo: Are Bojea, Congress zaum BJP, eka-mekacher arop ghaltat hanem ani tanem luttlem, nagoilem ani chorlem mhunn. Punn aiz passun konnech, konnachench lutlelem vo nagoilem portun addunk nam. Amche amdar-montri focot vhoddlo avaz korun apleak nanv zoddunk sodtat ani lokachim monam khorea vixoiam-velim pois kortat. Bexto avaz kiteak ? Kaidea asat te lagu korchea ani guneavkarank nitichea fasak sampdauche.
Bozo: Ajea, hem zalear sot tujem. Tankam khastik sampdaun, tanim ekttaili girestkai gorib lokank vanttunk zai.
Azo: Are Bojea, tum anik anv jivo asomsor, oxem zait xem maka zalear disonam. Chol, atam sopnant punn zata zalear polleuia. Adeus !
= Bap'pa Bahreinkar
Goenchi Sanz: The Crab Entertainment group is once again set to entertain Goans on the island with another programme of dance, music and song. Crab Entertainment, known to celebrate Goan festivities in Bahrain, is scheduled to present a program titled ‘Goenchi Sanz’ on August 20, at the Papillon Restaurant in Manama. The evening will feature a DJ and lots of surprises are in store for the attendees, according to an organiser. The dress code is ‘Indian Attire’ as the event will also mark ‘Indian Independence Day’. For further details contact the organizers on mobile nos. 33181009, 33262923, 33856632 or 33964190.
World Goa Day Celebrations: Preparations for World Goa Day (WGD) celebrations by the Young Goans Club (YGC), Bahrain, are in full swing. The daylong event at the Baan Saeng Thai Restaurant Auditorium in Adliya will also form part of the annual Bandra Fair festivities of the Club. The WGD by YGC under the international theme ‘Goa - A land united by beautiful villages’ will be held from 10 a.m. on September 11. The event will feature food and games stalls. Several stage programs depicting Goa’s culture and traditions are lined up for the day.
Eke ticherin bhurgheank vincharlem, tumchea jivitant tumkam khuimcho book chodd faideacho zala ?'
'Mhojea paicho check book', Kistun, vell lainastanam zap dili.
OBITUARY
Home Sweet Home: There are very few Konkani films made every year, and at times, they lack consistency in terms of story-telling and craft. But Swapnil Shetkar’s latest venture Home Sweet Home is one that will strike a chord, especially with Goan audiences. Tackling the subject of migration and land sale, the young director makes some pertinent points. The film is about a common susegad Goykar, who fights against the system, and in the process exposes the biggest land scam of Goa. The Konkani Community of the Sacred Heart Church has arranged two shows of this film to be screened in Bahrain at the Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium. The shows are scheduled on October 8 at 7.30 p.m. and October 9 at 10 a.m. For further inquiries and invitation cards contact mobile nos. 39111223, 33778199, 36736383, 39659539, 33204141, 39694002, 39901147 or e-mail:gaspar4cap@gmail.com. The film is also to be screened in Kuwait (Sept. 18), Muscat (Sept 25) and Doha (Oct. 2).
Agnelo Fernandes
Ex- resident of Bahrain
Of Aquem, Margao.
Died in England
On 21 July 2015.
Sherry Shetty
Ex-Resident of Bahrain.
Wife of Santosh (Stan)
Died in Canada
On 24 July 2015
Our Condolences to the families.
May their souls rest in peace.
Goan (Ex-Bahrain) Wife of Ambassador of Mali To India: Yeah Samake is the newly appointed Ambassador of Mali to India. Samake is married to Marissa Coutinho, a former Goan resident of Bahrain. In her communication with Xit-Koddi, Marissa expressed her happiness to be in her home country to strengthen the relationship between India and Mali. The Ambassador will be based in New Delhi but will also cover nine other neighboring countries.
Pio Fernandes (Bahrain): Bahrain Goans Facebook page and Xit-Koddi was the 'need of the hour' to quench the thirst of fellow Goans. The real taste of it will be experienced by our ex-Bahrain Goans. All those who had their prime time in Bahrain, especially at our Young Goans Club, can rest assured of reigniting of memories through these two entities. They can definitely feel at home once again through these two mediums.
Alvito Dias (Bahrain): Thanks a lot to GR Crasto and especially to Xit-Koddi that is giving us tasty and spicy news. Thanks to Bahrain Goans Facebook page for keeping all fellow Goans connected. God bless your good work and may Goan culture and traditions bring our community together on this island.
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Our CM Laxmikant Parsekar On Goans Opting For Portuguese Nationality:
Feast Of Our Lady of Nativity
The Konkani Community of Sacred Heart Church (KCSHC), Bahrain will celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Nativity on September 11. The nine days novena in preparation for the feast will begin on September 2. This is an annual celebration by the KCSHC, also known as the Harvest Festival.
Pope Francis
And
His Inspirational Quotes
Expressing concern over increasing number of people from Goa surrendering their Indian passports to opt for Portuguese citizenship, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar said that the state government was pursuing the issue with the External Affairs Ministry. He said that since dual citizenship (Indian and Portuguese) was not permissible by the law, several Goans were facing problems. "The state government will follow up the matter with the External Affairs Ministry on priority to redress the issue of dual citizenship," he said. He was responding to a question raised by BJP legislator Vishnu Surya Wagh at the ongoing session of Goa Assembly.
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........that Goan chess prodigy, Ivana Furtado, has just won the Gold Medal for the third time in the under-18 girls' category in the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Delhi ?
‘Amchim Bhurghim - Amchi Girestkai’ is a very common statement heard in parental conversations. And “I am so proud of you’ is a powerful compliment parents pay to their young children on their accomplishments in any field. As we at ‘Xit-Koddi’ reflect on this, we are glad to highlight the achievements of children of our community that merit a bouquet.
Cliryn Correia, son of Clifford and Rayna Correia, is a little star in football among our community. Clifford, who is actively involved with hockey and football on the island, got his son on the football field at the age of 8, assisting him in the logistics of the football grounds for international matches of the Bahrain Football Association involving Jordan, Japan and Indian women’s teams. It is here that Cliryn developed his love for football, and eventually became the only Indian player to play for the local club East Riffa, for their under-15 team. An 11th grade student at the Indian School, he also plays for the Riffa Challengers football team sponsored by FORD Al Moayyed Motors. He also plays for Salcette United in the Bahrain Goans football competitions. His
younger brother Clyde is also following in his footsteps, playing for the East Riffa Club in the sub-juniors. Cliryn is seen here receiving mementoes at one of the football tournaments. Xit-Koddi was impressed with the drawings (circulated on social media) of a talented little boy, Aaron D’Costa, who gives free rein to his several skills during the
holidays. A bright student with many awards in academics, he has also won prizes in singing competitions. However, this 10-year-old boy amazed us with his drawings of ‘The Leaning Tower of Pisa’ and ‘The Eiffel Tower’. Xit-Koddi joins his proud parents David and Bibiana D’Costa in saying ‘We are proud of you Aaron’.
Last but not the least; it was with great pride that my wife Cathie and I attended the convocation ceremony of our son, Gavin, at the Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland. The large number of greetings received on that occasion, makes the statement ‘Amchim Bhurghim - Amchi Girestkai’ truly meaningful.
Bardez Boys Lift YGC BMMI Cup: JMJ Bardez Boys won the first major title at the football arena of Bahrain. They were crowned champions of the Young Goans Club BMMI Eid 8-a-side Football tournament, when they defeated Yuva Kerala 2 - 1 in the finals played at Al Ahli Club in Zinj. Earlier, in the semi-finals, Bardez Boys defeated Bahrain Goans 1 - 0, while Yuva Kerala reached the finals with a win over Salcette United via the tie-breaker in the other semi-final. The teams were tied 1 - 1 at the end of regulation time. The other teams that qualified for the knockout stage were Kerala United, Snipers, Nuvem and Assagoa Sporting. 15 Indian expatriate teams participated in this tournament played over two days of Eid holidays and a large number of spectators turned out to watch the matches. Our CONGRATULATIONS to JMJ Bardez Boys!!!
Assagao Sporting Clinch Penalty Shootout Title: Assagao Sporting clinched the Expat Penalty Shootout championship sponsored by Arch Interior Company and played at Al Ahli Club in Zinj. Aniceto Rebello (second from left in the picture) of Sporting also won the best goalkeeper award in this tournament in which 32 teams competed.Veterans Soccer: The Bahrain Goans 7-a-Side veterans football league for players aged 40 years and above, gets underway on August 7 at the Al Nojoom grounds in Gudaibiya. Navelim, Siolim, Colva, Goa Velha and Cansaulim are the five teams in the fray. Matches will be played every Friday, with the first match at 4.30 p.m. followed by the second match. A penalty shoot-out league for players below 40 years will also be played on the sidelines of the main event.
Football Summer Camp: The football summer camp for boys under 16 years of age is underway at the Al Nojoom grounds in Gudaibiya. The camp is hosted by Bahrain Goans and 30 boys are learning football techniques and discipline under the guidance of senior players of the Goan community.
United Goans Ladies Squads Football: The United Goans Ladies Squads have announced the second edition of their 7-a-side football tournament. The tournament, to build friendship and unity, is scheduled for the first day of Eid-Al-Adha at the Al Nojoom grounds in Gudaibiya.
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