GOANVOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER FRI 07 MAY, 2010
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Uganda: Gomes' gomesi. By John Nazareth
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24 Apr: Sunday Vision (Uganda) The gomesi, Uganda's de facto national dress, was designed by Caetano Gomes in 1905 as a school uniform … it did not become popular with the masses until Kabaka Daudi Chwa II's wife wore it … The gomesi has some aspects of Victorian/Edwardian dresses and some aspects of the sari … a postage stamp was issued in Uganda in 2007 to celebrate the gomesi… 1272 words. Click here.
John Nazareth has some additional info. about the gomesi. You can request it from him at jhr_nazareth@hotmail.com
For more photos of C.M. Gomes and family, click here.
Cheryl Antao-Xavier: Explore cultures, fight rights abuses
6 May: Mississauga News. Mississauga poet Cheryl Antao-Xavier [photo] helped organize this Sunday's A Taste of Culture event at Vic Johnston Community Centre. She'll also read selections of her works… Amnesty International representative Sharmila Setaram and Dr. Colin Saldanha, director of the Royal Ontario Museum, will also speak… 3:00 to 7:00 pm. Admossion Free. 257 words.
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The Sausage Men of Arpora
May 2010. GQ. Text by Vivek Menezes. Photos by Tom Parker. Englishman Brendan Barr, and his sons Stephen and Christian, lead an unlikely life as the top producers of pork products in Goa with Simpley Sausage Company of Arpora … “Flavour,” says Brendan Barr, in his distinctive Coventry accent. “Flaayvaah! That’s the biggest difference right there. The meat we get here is as natural as you can get. You can’t easily find pigs like these back in Europe any more, they stuff ’em silly with hormones … “you can’t get such good quality even in England any more” Text + 13 photos. …
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News Summary
UK Local Elections: Maya de Souza re-elected
7 May: Ham & High. Re-elected Highgate councillor Maya de Souza is pleased to have kept her seat but disappointed the Green party could not hold the ward. She said: "This has not been a good night for us with the general elections on the same day but we did get the highest vote in the ward and we had a good performance considering. Full Text.
50% of Goa’s ferries not seaworthy
8 May: Times of India. You could be risking your life every time you step into a ferry in Goa. Of the 28 ferries in the state plying on 19 routes, just 14 are seaworthy… 449 words. Full Text.
Elders' date with nature's therapy
7 May: Times of India. … The tradition of an annual salt water bath enjoyed by Goa’s elders goes back several generations … The elders enjoy a warm massage through the gentle lapping of the waves. The water is warm due to summer, and it acts as a natural jacuzzi to them… 473 words. Full Text.
Video: Goa Hippy Tribe: Monica Aas interview
28 Apr: The most emotional of the interviews, Monica talks openly about her journey of overcoming drug addiction. From her wild days on the beaches of Goa, to piecing her life back together in Norway, Monica has surmounted some of the most difficult challenges one can face to find a sense of peace in her life today. 5m. 55s. Full Text.
New book on Konkani Literature in Roman Script
8 May: Navhind Times. A book by yje late Prof Dr Olivinho Gomes titled, ‘Konkani Literature in Roman Script-A Brief History’ is to be released on 8 May… Prof Gomes completed writing the book within 14 months but died on July 31, 2009… 411 words. Full Text.
UK set for India-style coalition politics
7 May: Zopag. Britain is clearly headed into an India-style phase of coalition politics with none of the major parties on course to achieve majority … History was created when two Indian-origin women Priti Patel (Conservative) and Valerie Vaz, sister of Labour MP Keith Vaz were declared elected… It is the first time a brother-sister duo is being elected to the House of Commons… Full Text.
UK elections, an 'unreal' experience for Indian citizens
7 May: Times of India. For Indian citizens, who are used to the heat and dust, loud sloganeering and the cut and thrust of Indian politics, a general election in the United Kingdom can be an unreal experience. You don't have to be a British citizen to vote here. Britain has a unique rule that allows citizens from all Commonwealth countries residing here to vote… the UK contest is mostly at the level of ideas, policies and past record. 476 words. Full Text.
UK General Elections 2010 - the Goan Candidates

Brendan D'Cruz. Lost. Liberal Democrats. Castle Point. 4,232 votes. Click here.
Keith Vaz. Won. Labour. Leicester East. 25,804 votes. Click here.
Philip Pinto. Lost. UK Independence Party. Milton Keynes South. 2,074 votes. Click here.
Rabi Martins. Lost. Liberal Democrats.Luton North. 4,784 votes. Click here.
Suzanne Fernandes. Lost. Christian Peoples Alliance. Ealing Central & Acton. 295 votes. Click here.
Valerie Vaz. Won. Labour. Walsall South. 16,211 votes. Click here.
UK: Forthcoming events
Sat. 8 May. Goan Chaplaincy Day. At Archbishop Lanfranc School Hall, Mitcham Road CR9 3AS. Concelebrated Mass will be at 12.30 pm. Followed by a get together, dancing to the tune of live band ‘Rainbow’s End’ exciting Raffles to follow. Entry Donation coupon: adults- £ 12.00; Children- £6.00 (Includes- Snacks+Meal). Please book in advance. For coupons please contact: Mr. Joe Fernandes- 07764659305 or Zelma Dias 07832969691 Goan Chaplaincy office- 02086652176. Cheques to be made payable to ‘Goan Chaplaincy’. For the flyer, click here.

Sun 20th June: 11:30 AM & 6:30 PM. Tiatr at Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, SN1 1QN. Konkani Dramatic Association presents: Mariano's Novo Tiatr "Soglleank Nomoskar". Written and directed by Mariano with his top artists all coming from Goa, e.g. Aplon, Francis De Tuem, Cajetan De Sanvordem (Kuwait), Jr. Rod (Son of Miguel Rod) and Music by Shahu (Kuwait). For the flyer & full details click here.

Sun 27th June: 1:00 PM. Tiatr at Copland High School, Wembley High Road, Middlx. HA9 7DU. Konkani Dramatic Association presents: Mariano's Novo Tiatr "Soglleank Nomoskar". Written and directed by Mariano with his top artists all coming from Goa, e.g. Aplon, Francis De Tuem, Cajetan De Sanvordem (Kuwait), Jr. Rod (Son of Miguel Rod) and Music by Shahu (Kuwait). For the flyer & full details click here.

Sun. 27 Jun. Benaulim Feast at Woodside High School (White Hart Lane School), Wood Green, London. further details to follow.