Comments for Saligao Serenade http://saligaoserenade.com Essays on the history, traditions, heritage, culture, folklore and people of Saligao, a colourful Goan village in Goa, India Mon, 14 May 2012 04:03:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Comunidades de Goa by rupesh http://saligaoserenade.com/2010/04/comunidades-de-goa/#comment-1629 rupesh Mon, 14 May 2012 04:03:02 +0000 http://www.saligaoserenade.com/?p=1708#comment-1629 hello my name is rupesh.my forefathers are all from goa and i belong to a poor community of barbers. i had simple doubts which i want to find out.can somebody help me out. 1.when the whole of india is under the democractic rule how does the land belongs to a group of some communidades. who are they to rule the land. and if they have accuired the land did they buy it from the government.if so then why the land is not available to common man at government rates. why the prices in goa are touching the sky where a goan itself is unaffordable to buy the land in which he is grown up all his life and why the people from delhi gujarat rajasthan and other states are becoming our bosses and driving out and leading the goan poor community to poverty. hello my name is rupesh.my forefathers are all from goa and i belong to a poor community of barbers. i had simple doubts which i want to find out.can somebody help me out.
1.when the whole of india is under the democractic rule how does the land belongs to a group of some communidades. who are they to rule the land. and if they have accuired the land did they buy it from the government.if so then why the land is not available to common man at government rates. why the prices in goa are touching the sky where a goan itself is unaffordable to buy the land in which he is grown up all his life and why the people from delhi gujarat rajasthan and other states are becoming our bosses and driving out and leading the goan poor community to poverty.

]]> Comment on The businessman in East Africa by Paula Bedi (nee Britto) http://saligaoserenade.com/2011/11/the-businessman-in-east-africa/#comment-1576 Paula Bedi (nee Britto) Fri, 11 May 2012 18:26:13 +0000 http://saligaoserenade.com/?p=2630#comment-1576 Dear Fr. Nascimento It is indeed a pleasure to see this site, thanks to my cousin (actually uncle, Ashley). Reading your thoughts and reflections on Saligao and the nuances of life therein is such joy. We were packed off to our grandparents every summer as kids. (Hubert and Julie DeSousa). My girls who their Grand-Uncle Ashley mentions, are so curious about their roots in Saligao. Reading the write-up of my great-grandfather Vitorino was lovely as was reading about Fr. Albert (affectionately called Tiabert by us). Your comment about Tiabert and the Gospel of John, was so touching, given I've just completed studying the book of John, what a great connection! I'm wondering if you have any recollections and thoughts about my grandfather Hubert? Mine are the recollections of a child. Let us know how we can help in whatever minor way to keep your efforts going. I look forward to copies of your book. Prayers and good wishes, Paula Bedi (nee Britto) Dear Fr. Nascimento It is indeed a pleasure to see this site, thanks to my cousin (actually uncle, Ashley). Reading your thoughts and reflections on Saligao and the nuances of life therein is such joy. We were packed off to our grandparents every summer as kids. (Hubert and Julie DeSousa). My girls who their Grand-Uncle Ashley mentions, are so curious about their roots in Saligao. Reading the write-up of my great-grandfather Vitorino was lovely as was reading about Fr. Albert (affectionately called Tiabert by us). Your comment about Tiabert and the Gospel of John, was so touching, given I’ve just completed studying the book of John, what a great connection! I’m wondering if you have any recollections and thoughts about my grandfather Hubert? Mine are the recollections of a child.

Let us know how we can help in whatever minor way to keep your efforts going. I look forward to copies of your book.
Prayers and good wishes,
Paula Bedi (nee Britto)

]]> Comment on Lines of communication by Mervyn Maciel http://saligaoserenade.com/2010/02/lines-of-communication/#comment-1491 Mervyn Maciel Tue, 08 May 2012 16:28:19 +0000 http://www.saligaoserenade.com/?p=1574#comment-1491 Dear Fr. Nascimento, Thank you for your kind words. My input over your book was negligible; in fact it was Mel who did most of the hard work, more especially his illustrations which enhance your book immensely. I am sure your book will do well and wish it every success. With warm regards. Mervyn Maciel Dear Fr. Nascimento,
Thank you for your kind words.
My input over your book was negligible;
in fact it was Mel who did most of the hard work,
more especially his illustrations which enhance your book immensely. I am sure your book will do well and wish it
every success.
With warm regards.

Mervyn Maciel

]]> Comment on A bird’s eye view of the Saligao Feast of Mae de Deus by Hubert William D Souza http://saligaoserenade.com/2012/05/a-bird%e2%80%99s-eye-view-of-the-saligao-feast-of-mae-de-deus/#comment-1482 Hubert William D Souza Tue, 08 May 2012 09:17:09 +0000 http://saligaoserenade.com/?p=2958#comment-1482 The Holy Cross Chapel at Grande Morrod celebrated the Feast of the Holy Cross and there was a wonderfull choir arranged by Naju and Cake and eatables were given to the people by Philip Lobo. The Mass was celebrated by the Parish Priest Fr. Luciano. There was housie after the Mass.The celebration got over by 11.00am The Holy Cross Chapel at Grande Morrod celebrated the Feast of the Holy Cross and there was a wonderfull choir arranged by Naju and Cake and eatables were given to the people by Philip Lobo. The Mass was celebrated by the Parish Priest Fr. Luciano. There was housie after the Mass.The celebration got over by 11.00am

]]> Comment on A bird’s eye view of the Saligao Feast of Mae de Deus by Oscar Cordeiro http://saligaoserenade.com/2012/05/a-bird%e2%80%99s-eye-view-of-the-saligao-feast-of-mae-de-deus/#comment-1462 Oscar Cordeiro Mon, 07 May 2012 19:47:59 +0000 http://saligaoserenade.com/?p=2958#comment-1462 It was gratifying to read your brief. It was not just a birds eye view but the whole nest. It encompassed nostalgic memories of the entire Feast day which culminated in the grand Dance where many a match occured.I also do not forget the vibrant yet competitve salves among the vaddos which evoked the very best in the participating nances from each vaddo.The church stood out in all majesty lighting up the skies with the flavor and rich aroma of joy and song. I am sure every villager is proud to be a saligaonkar or as better known as Fox not in the literal sense. Viva !! to all saligaonkars and to you Fr. Nascimento. Do remember us in your prayers.Oscar,Maxine,Sharon and Tanya. It was gratifying to read your brief. It was not just a birds eye view but the whole nest. It encompassed nostalgic memories of the entire Feast day which culminated in the grand Dance where many a match occured.I also do not forget the vibrant yet competitve salves among the vaddos which evoked the very best in the participating nances from each vaddo.The church stood out in all majesty lighting up the skies with the flavor and rich aroma of joy and song. I am sure every villager is proud to be a saligaonkar or as better known as Fox not in the literal sense.
Viva !! to all saligaonkars and to you Fr. Nascimento. Do remember us in your prayers.Oscar,Maxine,Sharon and Tanya.

]]> Comment on Lines of communication by nascimento mascarenhas http://saligaoserenade.com/2010/02/lines-of-communication/#comment-1460 nascimento mascarenhas Mon, 07 May 2012 18:03:17 +0000 http://www.saligaoserenade.com/?p=1574#comment-1460 Dear Mr. Merwyn Maciel, Thanks for your lovely comments I knew you were from Salvador do Mundo and a great writer too Also knew that Mel did forward you some write-ups of mine but did not know that you have made it more presentable. I was of the opinion that Mel D'Souza did everything for the text Surely I would have made a mention of your good-self in the book. I thank you at least here for associating yourself in the book " Land of the Sal Tree" Very sorry for the omission I pray for you. Much love fr. nascimento mascarenhas Dear Mr. Merwyn Maciel,
Thanks for your lovely comments I knew you were from Salvador do Mundo and a great writer too Also knew that Mel did forward you some write-ups of mine but did not know that you have made it more presentable. I was of the opinion that Mel D’Souza did everything for the text Surely I would have made a mention of your good-self in the book. I thank you at least here for associating yourself in the book ” Land of the Sal Tree” Very sorry for the omission I pray for you. Much love fr. nascimento mascarenhas

]]> Comment on Remembering the mother of Goan Nightingale Lorna by nascimento mascarenhas http://saligaoserenade.com/2012/03/remembering-the-mother-of-goan-nightingale-lorna/#comment-1458 nascimento mascarenhas Mon, 07 May 2012 17:40:53 +0000 http://saligaoserenade.com/?p=2895#comment-1458 Dear Jacinta, Greetings from Goa. I thank you very much for your comments. May God bless you Lorna's father is from Saligao and her mother is from Sangolda and they were both my neighbours in Saligao You are from which vaddo of Saligao and at present where are you ? My prayers are with you. fr. nascimento mascarenhas Dear Jacinta,
Greetings from Goa.
I thank you very much for your comments. May God bless you
Lorna’s father is from Saligao and her mother is from Sangolda and they were both my neighbours in Saligao You are from which vaddo of Saligao and at present where are you ? My prayers are with you.
fr. nascimento mascarenhas

]]> Comment on Lines of communication by Mervyn Maciel http://saligaoserenade.com/2010/02/lines-of-communication/#comment-1448 Mervyn Maciel Mon, 07 May 2012 12:31:52 +0000 http://www.saligaoserenade.com/?p=1574#comment-1448 Dear Fr. Nascimento, Congratulations on your latest 'gem' - Land of the Sal Tree' You've done your co-villagers proud and I daresay your book will be regarded as a valuable contribution to the bibliography of Saligao. As a fellow Goan(though sadly not from Saligao!), I feel proud to have been associated with your book. Once again - many congratulations and God bless. Mervyn Maciel Dear Fr. Nascimento,
Congratulations on your latest ‘gem’ – Land of the Sal Tree’
You’ve done your co-villagers proud and I daresay your book will be regarded as a valuable contribution to the bibliography of Saligao.
As a fellow Goan(though sadly not from Saligao!), I feel proud to have been associated with your book.
Once again – many congratulations and God bless.

Mervyn Maciel

]]> Comment on Remembering the mother of Goan Nightingale Lorna by Jacinta D'Souza http://saligaoserenade.com/2012/03/remembering-the-mother-of-goan-nightingale-lorna/#comment-1435 Jacinta D'Souza Mon, 07 May 2012 05:27:46 +0000 http://saligaoserenade.com/?p=2895#comment-1435 Fr. Nascimento, Thank you for enlightening us on the roots of Lorna and most of all who her parents and other siblings were, their lifestyle, where they lived and what they did. Yes I know Lorna as the nightingale of Goa and was not sure where she was from. At times I heard that she was from Sangolda. I feel proud when I refer to Lorna as a Saligaokar and many other well known people I have known who hailed from Saligao and of course not forgetting those I have personally encountered during the beautiful years I lived in Saligao. A village, that cannot be compared to another. Fr. Nascimento,

Thank you for enlightening us on the roots of Lorna and most of all who her parents and other siblings were, their lifestyle, where they lived and what they did.

Yes I know Lorna as the nightingale of Goa and was not sure where she was from. At times I heard that she was from Sangolda. I feel proud when I refer to Lorna as a Saligaokar and many other well known people I have known who hailed from Saligao and of course not forgetting those I have personally encountered during the beautiful years I lived in Saligao. A village, that cannot be compared to another.

]]> Comment on What are Goa’s villages famous for? by milita http://saligaoserenade.com/2010/12/what-are-goa%e2%80%99s-villages-famous-for/#comment-1388 milita Sat, 05 May 2012 16:34:19 +0000 http://www.saligaoserenade.com/?p=1947#comment-1388 saligao serenade!!!!! super amzing things you got for us...highly amazed to go tru ol da articles and essays! enjoyed truly and felt a sense of being in goa. missing goa :( nd miss evry thng abt it...tiatre,cusine,ferry,bitshows,sunday mass,lovely goinkaran. hate being away and not enjoyn der. cheerz to goa :) viva la goa mwaah n luv yu goa saligao serenade!!!!! super amzing things you got for us…highly amazed to go tru ol da articles and essays! enjoyed truly and felt a sense of being in goa. missing goa :( nd miss evry thng abt it…tiatre,cusine,ferry,bitshows,sunday mass,lovely goinkaran. hate being away and not enjoyn der.
cheerz to goa :)
viva la goa
mwaah n luv yu goa

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