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Time To Come Together
The Goan community of Bahrain have a few events coming up in the months ahead. The Young Goans Club (YGC) joins the worldwide community in celebrating World Goa Day on September 21. Sirsaim Football Club kicks-off its 7-A-Side inter-village football tournament on September 14. Another popular gathering coming up is the musical show ‘Nach Goykara Nach’ by Jr. Louis Anthony on October 11. And the event that has drawn the maximum number of Goans together for years in the past is the feast of St. Francis Xavier in December.
There were times, when Goan events on the island drew huge crowds. Times have changed. Many of the old timers, who patronized in portraying our culture and traditions, are no more on the island. The new comers – specially the younger generation have missed the good old days, when YGC would provide a solid platform for all Goans to come together for social and sporting events – not forgetting the largely attended annual day of the club coinciding with the feast of their patron Saint Francis Xavier. In recent times, we are seeing a great decline in attendance for Goan events on the island.
Lives will feel more fulfilled and community would transit into a more beautiful place if we come together in large numbers. We at Xit-Koddi, aspire that we spread the word among our community of the upcoming events and try and maximize the attendance and show our Goenkarponn in Bahrain.
Jai Bahrain Goans !!!
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Konkani Proverb
Faz favor, kortten dhunvor
(Too many speeches, but no action)
(Eddie Verdes - Goem)
Niyallunk Kovnnam
Xant xitoll vatavoronn
Kuddi-otmeak dita pekounni
Xantikayen sukhi jivit sar
Pois korun uchambollay ani tallni.
(Daniel F. de Souza - Vasku, Goem)
= GR Crasto
Bozo: Ajea, amchea Goyant cancer pidda vaddot asa mhunntat ti khobor, khori ?
Azo: Are Bojea, Devan amkam hea vignantlem nivarunk ami magunk zai, chodd korun gorib lokam khatir. Duddu also ilaz gheunk Goem bhair legun veta, pun gorib khuim dhanvtolo ?
Bozo: Ajea, amchea CM-achi khobor korta kitem re, tum ?
Azo: Bojea, mojem ekuch magnem, osli pidda dusmanank legun nirminaka !
Bozo: Punn, Ajea, Goyant hi pidda vadonk, formalin marun nustem vinkatat tench karan zaunk zai mhunn zaito lok uloita. Tum kitem mhunnta , Ajea ?
Azo: Bojea, anv kainch mhunnonam ! Amchea jivitacher khelltat tanchim Dev khobor gheum.
= Bap'pa Bahreinkar
Goan ‘Acupuncture’ Doctor To Visit Bahrain
Renowned Dr. M. B. Prabhu of Sai Acupuncture Research Centre (SARC), Goa with his team will be in Bahrain from September 16 to 28. He will be available at the Juffair Gate Hotel and can be reached on mobile no. 33047999. Dr. Prabhu is scheduled to hold seminars at the Young Goans Club on Sepetember 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and at the Indian Club on September 17 at 8.30 p.m. His talks in Goa and neighboring states on the topics “ACUPUNCTURE : THE ART OF HEALING” as well as “HOW TO KEEP YOURSELF HEALTHY” are quite popular. Dr Pabhu has handled lot of international patients suffering from many years of difficult Chronic disorders such as Slip disc, Sciatica, Frozen shoulder, Spondylitis, Tennis elbow, Vertigo, Migraine, I.B.S, Paralysis, Knee Osteo Arthritis etc. This is good opportunity to meet the doctor in Bahrain. A detailed information about Doctor Prabhu and SARC is available at: http://www.sarcgoa.com/
Goan Cha Cha Cha Enthralls At Monti Fest: The
Sasumain novich kazar zaun aile suniek mhunnlem, “Bai, bitor voch anik amkam kiteim pivonk korun add”.
Sunien vicharlem, “Maim, tuka soda ghalun korum vo udok ghalchem ?”.
Elsie Anastalina Pascoal Fernandes, former resident of Bahrain died at Siolim, Goa on August 15. She was the relict of late Elias Fernandes (Ex Royal Navy/British Club,Bahrain).
Antonio (Tony) P.J. Noronha, former resident of Bahrain died at Manora, Raia Goa on September 4. Tony was working for Al Haddad Motors (Mercedes-Benz Garage) for several years and left Bahrain in the late 1990’s.
May their souls rest in peace and our sincere condolences to their families.
Konkani Community Of Sacred Heart Church, Bahrain marked the festivities of Monti Fest with a grand celebration on September 7. A Con-celebrated Mass in Konkani was followed by a cultural program and lunch at the Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium. Among the Goan participants in the cultural program were the little brother/sister Megan and Mabel Fernandes, who put up a dance performance on medley of Konkani songs. Another Goan performance that attracted a thunderous applause was the Cha Cha Cha dance performance to the music/song of 'She's a lady from Goa'. In the dance choreographed by Tina Moniz, the other other participants were (seen in the picture here) Danica Miranda Xamarao Rodrigues, Colleen Toscano Pacheco, Mark Gomes and Siomon Fernandes.
Upcoming Goan Programs: The Young Goans Club will organize World Goa Day Cum Bandra Fair with the theme ‘Amchi Mati-Amchi Bhas’ on September 21, at the Baan Saeng Thai restaurant auditorium from 10 a.m until midnight. Austina Productions in association with Indian Club is all set to present Konkani Musical Show ‘Nach Goykara Nach’ by Jr. Louis Anthony on October 11 at the Indian Club auditorium at 7.30 p.m. For more details of these two programs, see our July-August 2018.
Andew Feranandes (USA): Xit-Koddi keeps us connected to the beautiful island of Bahrain and to our loved ones living there.
Congratulations Dr. Nazia D Souza
The Bahrain Goans Community adds a doctor to its list with Nazia D Souza, getting through her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree through Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangaluru. Nazia, daughter of Xaverina and Nazareth Souza of Goa Velha, did her schooling upto ‘O’ level at the Sacred Heart School, and completed her higher secondary through the Indian School, Bahrain in 2013.
Congratultaions Dr. Nazia !!! You have finally done “IT”! You pushed through the years of hard work, the self-doubt, the angst, and the exhaustion to finally be at the end of the journey. You are now a Doctor! Our best wishes to your parents Xaverina and Nazareth and not forgetting your younger sister Valanka. The world is ready to embrace you and your new shiny degree with unlimited options. Cheers and All The Very Best on the path ahead !!!
Little Stars Cavan & Freya Move To London
Happy times come and go, but memories stay forever. And so it will be of our little Goan Stars in Bahrain – Cavan & Freya Pereira, as they move to United Kingdom with their mother Cancy Maria. Their father Frankie Pereira, a well known member of our community will continue to work with African & Eastern, Bahrain for a while. The family hails from Siolim, Goa. The Pereira siblings – Cavan born in Goa and Freya born in Bahrain began their schooling at Sacred Heart School (SHS), Bahrain. They will continue their studies in U.K. Cavan has just completed his Senior 4 levels (Standard X) while Freya will go to Senior 2 (Standard VIII). Besides doing extremely well at academics, both the youngsters have excelled in the field of music. Cavan, who has mastered the art of drumming with his self-skills, plays lead, base and rhythm guitar, piano and keyboards. He was a member of the SHS choir. Cavan was a member of the music ministry at Sacred Heart Church (SHC) under the leadership of late Wilfred Barreto and played regularly for 7 a.m mass on Fridays. Cavan also rendered music for the 4.15 p.m mass on Sundays under the leadership of Menino Fernandes. Cavan had a major role in the recently formed children’s band ‘YGC Serenaders’ also under the guidance of Menino Fernandes. With music flowing within the family, Freya too plays violin and has occasionally contributed for the choir services at SHC, especially during the novenas and feast of St. Francis Xavier. She was also a member of the YGC Serenaders. Freya was also in the altar server’s ministry at SHC. Fr. Darel Fernandes, assistant parish priest of SHC, recently presented appreciation certificates (seen in picture here) to Cavan and Freya on behalf of SHC for their services in this parish. The two sweet youngsters have used their God given talent for the glory of God and surely the Good Lord will continue to bless them in their journey ahead. As they bid farewell to Bahrain, Xit-Koddi (e-Newsletter of Bahrain Goans) wish them a pleasant, happy and successful settlement in United Kingdom. Bismark Fernandes Shines At International Film Festival
Bahrain Born ‘Bismark Fernandes’ has gained accolades at International Film Festival. As a part of his thesis completion at at Savannah College of Fine Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah Georgia, USA, Bismark created film "Expend". The 3.53 minutes film has been getting a positive response from film festivals across the globe. The tireless efforts of Bismark’s team and mentor Prof. Nathan Asquith, has a huge hand in the success of the making of this film.
The Director in a statement said “The film “Expend” portrays the human tendency to exploit resources for our petty desires. In the story, the character acquires this energy by bringing harm to other creatures in the process. The human character in the film does not feel remorse or guilt for his actions as this is part of his daily routine. The idea is not to condemn the use of our resources but to think of its source before wasting it. The medium of stop-motion was chosen to complement the idea of the story. Stop-motion is tactile and tangible. Everything on the other side of the screen is relatable and real. It pushes the boundaries of storytelling by connecting with the audience on a personal level.” The film selection for screening include Prague Independent Film Festival Czech Republic, Palm Springs International Animation Festival, USA, Gozo Film Festival, Wasteland Film Festival, Buskopolis Festival of Cinematic Oddities, Moonwhite Films International Film Festival, Mumbai, Over Mountain Animation Festival, USA, Short to the Point Film Festival, Play Film Festival, France and UK Monthly Film Festival. ‘Expend’ has won several international awards in this year and some of these are, SCAD Showcase Gold Award, USA, Best Super Short Animation/Stop Motion Film at Berlin Flash Film Festival, Aphrodite Film Award for Best Animation Short at New York, Royal Wolf Film Award for Best Animation Short at Los Angeles and Best Student Film at Calcutta International Cult Film Festival. A very few members of the Bahrain Goans community may remember Bismark Fernandes, a little kid in the 1990’s but many will remember his parents. His father Fredrick (Freddie) Fernandes, worked with Airlink/Circle Freight International (Bahrain) from 1984 to 2006. He was transfered to Oman in 2006, where he worked until 2014 and is now retired and settled in Benaulim Goa. His mother Florinda, who worked with Ministry of Health and later on with Al Ahli Bank left Bahrain in 1996, to be with the children in Goa for their studies. She passed away in 2013. Bismark, among the three siblings (sisters Bernince and Bernadette) began his schooling in Bahrain at the Asian School and moved to Goa and completed his high school at Loyala, Margao and did his higher secondary at Fr. Agnel Ashram, Verna. He went on with his studies at MAAER'S - MIT Institute of Design Pune, Maharastra. After graduation from Pune, Bismark worked for about 3 years in Mumbai for Bombay Design House as Animation Film Designer. He grew up as an artist and a professional and created animation shorts and commercials for the Indian television Industry. Having gained experience in the animation world, he decided to dive deeper, explore and learn more about the stop-motion medium and went on to complete his Master's Degree at Savannah College of Fine Art and Design in Savannah Georgia, USA.
Sporting FC Lift YGC Cup – Richer By Rs. 50,000
Sporting FC lifted a major trophy in their history as they emerged champions of the Gulf Invitational 8-A-Side football tournament defeating Midland Footballers 1 – 0 in the finals at the Al Ahli ground, Zinj. They collected trophy and prize money of Rs. 50,000. The runners-up were presented a trophy and cash of Rs. 25,000.
Ten local teams with AVC Kuwait and UAE Goans participated in this tournament organised by Young Goans Club on August 23 – 3rd day of Eid holidays. Sporting played brilliant football throughout the tournament and got better-off of both the outstation teams on their way to the finals. Sporting having topped the group at the end of league matches defeated AVC Kuwait 3 - 0 in the quarter finals. UAE Goans held them to goalless draw in the semi-finals, before bowing out 6 - 5 on penalties. In the finals Lesten scored the match winner for Sporting FC, throwing their team and supporters into exuberant celebrations. As an icing on the cake their goalkeeper Fredy Fernandes was awarded the best keeper of the tournament, while the best defender award went to Elvino Fernandes (Dunga) of MJD Salcette and Manuel Leon Fernandes of UAE Goans bagged the highest scorer’s prize.
Goan Footballers Bahrain, supported by our e-Newsletter Xit-Koddi bowed out of this tournament with a 0 -2 loss in the quater finals with UAE Goans. Other teams that took part in this tournament were MJD Salcette, Snipers FC, Marina FC, Ribandar FC, Cooton House and KKFC Canacona.
Xit-Koddi (e-Newsletter of Bahrain Goans) sought reaction to this victory from Sporting Coach Savio Ferns. He was quick to ask his better-half Lina Ferns, who managed the team for this GCC Cup to comment. ‘Playing in these humid conditions was though, but the victory is sweet, specially having beaten both the visiting overseas teams. This is our best achievement and team effort’, said Lina.
At a well organised and well attended tournament the absentee was the Chief Guest announced earlier. Mickey Pacheco,ex-resident of Bahrain and former Goa Minister was unable to make it to Bahrain on health grounds according to organisers.
Seven-A-Side Inter-Village Goan Football: All Goan footballers in Bahrain will be seen in action at the Dasman ground in Gudaibiya from September 14. It’s a day that kicks-off the 7-A-Side Inter-Vilage football league cum knock-out tournament organized by Siirsaim Football Club, Tivim headed by Vincent D’Costa in Bahrain. The tournament in memory of Late Peter (Pedro) Pereira of Bella Vista Vaddo, Sirsaim has attracted ten teams. The teams divided into two groups to play on league basis are Cansaulim, Majorda, Ribandar, Vasco, Curtorim, Dabal, Bastora, Assagao, Nachinola and hosts Sirsaim. The two teams emerging at the top in each group will qualify for the semi-finals. The finals are slated for November 9.
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