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Xit-Koddi takes pleasure in stepping into the 6th year of its publication. We are overjoyed by the message from Dr. Wilfred Menezes Misquita, the Commissioner of NRI Affairs, Government of Goa in relation to our e-newsletter. We take this opportunity to thank the Commissioner for this message, which is reproduced below, and hope that it will help build bridges between our readers and the Commission.
We also take this opportunity to wish our readers a very happy and joyous festive Season.
Mog Asum !!!!
= GR Crasto
(Fausto V.Da Costa-achea adharan)
Ek Kovita.
MAR
Mon'xak,
Don torancho mar dium-ieta
Vostuncho
Ani Utrancho
Vostuncho mar angak lagta
Utrancho mar kallzak lagta
Vostunchea marak vokhod asa
Utranchea marak vokhod nam
Punn mar kosloi asum,
To maruch asta!
(Vincy Quadros, Goa)
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Mhozo Gaum-Mhojem Goem: Anxious to tap offerings from Goan expatriates, the Goa state cabinet has approved a novel scheme entitled Mhozo Gaum-Mhojem Goem (My village - my Goa). Under the scheme, the NRI cell will welcome voluntary donations and contributions, either from an individual expatriate or from a group of two or more expatriate donors, which will be used to finance projects in the state. Projects that will be taken up are the construction of additional classrooms, laboratories and libraries and renovation of school buildings; provision of benches/desks, blackboards, laboratory equipment, water coolers, ceiling/table fans and sports equipment for schools; construction of village libraries, fitness centres, public toilets, health centres, parks, roads, bus stands, playgrounds, homes for the aged, drug and alcohol de-addiction centres, panchayat ghars and vocational centres for the physically and mentally-challenged among others. Donations can also be made towards medical funds and scholarships.
Bozo: Ajea, Beef-ak lagon amchea Bharat-ant kitlech khunn ani gundagiri chol'le. Amkam Goyant mat koslich bhirant nastanam beef khaunk mellta.
Azo: Are Bojea ! Goykaranchi bhirant sodeak pantea pondak lipoilea. Pantem kednam ugddun oslo marekar vell Goyant eit tem sangonk zainam.
Bozo: Ajea, anv somzonk nam tujem ? Bhirant konnem dampun dovorlea ani konn pantem ugttem kortolo?
Azo: Are Bojea ! Goem sodeak BJP choloita anik tankam khobor asa beef-uch khaupi lokan tankam vinchun adleat. Fudlea election-ant zor tor te harle, magir te koxe kor bolditat to polle. Beef khaunche nhuim mhunn magir te cholvolluch nhuim punn gundagirie legun suru kortele.
Bozo: Oxem dista tuka, Ajea ?
Azo: Oxem dista nhuim, oxench zatelem. Goenchim electionam lagim pauleant anik kalluch acho zabab amkam ditolo. Polleun rau.
= Bap'pa Bahreinkar
Youth Leadership Program: The Young Goans Club has launched a Youth Leadership Program (YLP), a workshop designed by Toastmasters International for children, aged 12 to 17 years, to develop communication and leadership skills through practical experience. The YLP consists of eight two-hour sessions, through which participants will learn to evaluate present speaking ability, organize and give speeches, impromptu talks, control voice, vocabulary and gestures and provide constructive feedback. Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Amparo Fernandes, from the Indian Club Toastmasters is the Coordinator and is conducting the
'Tumim denvchar asa mhunn sotmandtat ? ' padrin bhurgheank vincharlem.
'Nam !' Johnin rockdich zap dili. ' Anv lhan astanam Santa Claus, asa mhunn sotmandtalom. Atam maka kollon ailam, Santa Claus mhojoch pai mhunn. Anik denvchar chodd korun mhoji maim zaunk zai, kiteak ganvant zaito lok oxem uloitat'.
OBITUARIES
program assisted by Toastmaster Bhaskar Bharadwaj. Amparo Fernandes is a Distinguished Toastmaster, and has been a Toastmaster for seventeen years. He has conducted Several YLPs for children all over Bahrain. He has represented the Indian Club and won laurels for his club in various Toastmaster activities. He has also served in various capacities including being President of the Indian Club Toastmasters and a Secretary of District 79. He is an avid Toastmaster and recommends that everybody join the Toastmasters movement to improve their communication skills.
YGC Celebrations: The Young Goans Club (YGC) will mark its Annual Day along with the feast of its Patron, St. Francis Xavier on December 3. The social gathering of members and guests to mark this event, will be held at the Ramada Palace Hotel in Gudaibiya from 8 p.m. DJ SR from Dubai will play a dual role as a Master of Ceremonies, and also entertain with his music as well as his linguistic skills. A lavish dinner buffet and spot prizes throughout the evening will make this a night to remember. The evening will be graced with the presence of His Lordship Camilo Ballin, the Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia. Meanwhile the Club has announced the Christmas tree party for children upto 12 years of age, at the club premises on December 11 commencing from 12 noon onwards. For further details on the above events contact YGC Committee members on mobile nos: 33778199, 39689460, 36064470 or 34404013.
Carol Singing: ‘The Carollers’ from Sacred Heart Church, Bahrain, are once again ready to make your Christmas season a joyful one, with presentation of traditional Christmas carols. They can be booked for private functions, or to sing at your residences, up to December 20. The presentation is for 30 to 45 minutes, and they can be contacted on mobile nos. 39895679, 38134866, 39289987 or 39970145.
Gulab: The prestigious Konkani magazine ‘Gulab’ is coming up with a special issue on Goans in Bahrain. The issue covering a large aspect of Goans in Bahrain will hit the stands in the first week of December. Copies of this, the only colored monthly magazine in Konkani in circulation for the last 33 years, can be booked in advance by contacting mobile nos: 36736383, 33989767, 39263146 or 39266413.
Keegan R. Menino Afonso
Tthe Xth Std student of Indian School died at Christian Medical College in Vellore, Tamil Nadu
on October 9, 2015.
Casmiro Do Rosario
Mario Lobo
Died at Ambora, Camorlim - Goa
On October 19, 2015.
He was former member of the
Bahrain Public Security Band.
Jose Xavier Dias
Died At Naquelim, Ambora - Goa
On October 28, 2015
A He was former member of the Bahrain Public Security Band.
S.K. Dhoot : Congratulations on the fifth anniversary of Xit- Koddi. You have certainly made it more readable with new features like "Did you know?", quotations from the Pope, improved editing and now, profiles of eminent Goans to inspire our youth. Please keep it up and if possible, increase the number of columns of new features and articles.
Hilary Rodrigues (Bahrain): PORBIM Tumkam, kiteak tumim fattlim panch vorsam hi Xit-Koddi soglleachea ruchichi keli legun. Boro vavr kednam lipon urona tho lokachea thondantlean vakannecho zata. Tujo boro vavr fuddem vhoronk mhojem magnem ani ek vinonti Xit-Koddi hem nauv konkonnitlean mhunntoch chodd boroup Konknnint zaunk.
(Editor's Note: Thanks to all our readers, who sent congratulatory messages on our 5th anniversary. Our endevours are continuosly on, to improve on features and articles and we look forward for your contribution as well. Konknnintlean ek lhan kovita porgotchi survat kelea. Vachpeanim apleo lhan kovita pathoun diunk amchi vinonti.)
Oswald Fernandes
Died in Bahrain
On November 1, 2015.
He was employed with
Faris Park, Saar.
Remake of 'Nirmon': Almost half a century after Goans thronged theatres to watch the destiny of Claudia, Marcus and Rudolf unfold on a large screen, an official remake of the black-and-white, national-award winning Konkani film, 'Nirmonn' (Destiny), is taking the audience on a nostalgic trip down memory lane at the theatres in Goa. We bring a YouTube link of its trailer to our readers. Do not miss to watch this masterpiece, if you are visiting Goa during this festive season.
Santana Martinho Vaz
Ex-resident of Bahrain
Died at Cuncolim, Goa
On November 4, 2015.
We extend our condolences to their families and pray for their souls to rest in peace.
II - Lavy Pinto
By Shanti Karuna
Feast of St. Francis Xavier: The feast of St. Francis Xavier will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church, Manama, on December 3. Fr. Nicolau Rodrigues from Goa, who is in Bahrain conducting the 9 day Novena, will lead the Concelebrated Mass in Konkani at 7 p.m.
Death Anniversary of Pd. Agnel: The Goans in Bahrain marked the 88th Death Anniversary of Venerable Padr Agnel during the Konkani Mass on November 22 at Sacred Heart Church, Manama. Large number of devotees attended the thanksgiving mass for favors received through his intercession and to pray for his canonization. Refreshments were served at the end of the Eucharistic Celebrations.
Lavy Pinto: Few Goans have made Goa so proud in the arena of athletics as Lavy Pinto whose name was splashed on the front pages of the media after his victory in the first Asian Games in the 100 and 200-meter races in 1951. Hailed as “the fastest man in Asia” Lavy became the cynosure of the Goan community worldwide and remained an icon for the youth. Lavy continued to reign as the national sprint champion for several years and was selected to be India’s representative in the 100 and 200 meter races at the Helsinki Olympics, but was able to reach only the fourth place level at those games.
He was a familiar figure in Air India where he worked as a purser after studying at St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai. He finally left for the US where he has settled down with his children.
Today, Lavy remains largely forgotten in India, but in his time he set the athletics firmament ablaze like a shooting star.
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............. that the Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has announced that the Railways would soon start country's first-ever double decker Shatabdi Express that would ply between Mumbai and Goa ?
Musical Show Enthralls Crowd: The 'Bahrainche Goykar 2' Konkani Musical Show by Comedian Jr. Luis and Claude Farrier, organized by Young Goans Club (YGC) and held at Baan Saeng Thai Restaruant Auditorium in Adliya on November 5, was a hailed as one of the best
Konkani shows on the island for a long time. The success of the show can be attributed to the directors who assembled on the stage a select group of talented Konkani singers, actors and musicians, not only from Bahrain but from Dubai, Kuwait, Mumbai and Goa. The visiting artistes like the Kuwait Trio (Cajetan-Michael-Mario), Dubai Trio (Edwin-Anthony-Manuxin) and Kenny Zuzarte rocked the audience with captivating songs on recent topics. Francis De Tuem lived up to the expectations of tiatr lovers, refusing to mince words, in highlighting the weaknesses of the politicians in Goa. The Director Comedian, Jr. Luis, tickled the funny side of the audience with his comedy skits. The Bahrain-based singers did justice to their inclusion in the show with some scintillating songs. Shahu from Kuwait on the keyboard, made a good impact on the musical score to the singers. Among others present for the show were Tibush Rebello - the Film Producer from Kuwait; Tony Gonsalves, social worker from London; and Domnic Fernandes - President Kuwait Konknni Mogi, who also sang two good solos in the show. Theotonio Fernandes of Prudent Media was also present and snippets of the show are likely to be telecast on the channel in the near future. We join the audience in congratulating the directors, Jr. Luis and Claude and organizers YGC, for a well-presented show. Meanwhile Edwin D'Costa (Dubai Trio) hailed as the master composer of Konkani songs, released his 84th music album 'Mother Theresa-ak Okman' during the show.
Married Goans Lift Silver Cup: Married Goans of Bahrain lifted the glittering Silver Cup, defeating Bachelor Goans 4-3 in the final of the Seven-a-Side Football Tournament in the best of three-match Series at Dasman Centre ground in Gudaibiya. Married Goans won the series 3-0. Married Goans’ Stephen Godinho claimed the highest scorer award with five goals, while Inacio Vales of Married Goans won the best defender title and Philip Fernandes was judged best goalkeeper. Joyelton Fernandes received best goal of the series award. The tournament was organized by Bahrain Goans under the leadership of Vincent D’Costa, who sponsored the main trophy for the series.Young Goans Club Football League: The first leg of the 11-A-Side Football League organized by Young Goans Club (YGC) is coming to an end next Friday. At the end of round 8, the Goan teams Salcette United, Saligao Sporting and Canacona are 4th, 5th and 6th on the league table respectively with the organizers YGC languishing at the bottom. Yuva Kerala top the league table followed by Al Keralawi and Showstoppers in second and third place respectively. The second leg of the league is scheduled to be played after the festive break.
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