The question that Jorge Noronha asks is absolutely correct,specially , for Goan Catholics.We dont dedicate to our mother tongue as the non-Christians do.But this is in Goa and in the diaspora also.I have seen it in Portugal-the Goan Catholics hardly speak concani amongst themselves,not even in the Casa de Goa.While in two tours of Canada- and Ben Antao can say if I am wrong as he is there,as I presume- when one crosses with Sardarjis, gujeratis,chinese, Portuguese,etc,etc.one hears them speaking in their mother tongues. But not Goan Catholics!! It is unfortunate but it is true.Now we will celebrate the Goa Day.precesely to pay hommage to konkani for being recognised by our Parliament as one of the official languages of India.I really wonder how many of these celebrations to be held around the world will be held in konkani.
Fernando Do Rego
Jorge/Livia de Abreu Noronha <joli.goa@...> wrote:
Jorge/Livia de Abreu Noronha <joli.goa@...> wrote:
From: Ben Antao <ben.antao@...>
Tuesday, June 10, 2003 1:40 PM
>
>
> This morning after reading the piece 'Luis de Camoes Day' on TGF, I
thought
> I would share something interesting that I found in his book.
>
>
> However, on the pedestal of that statue was an inscription: Patria pelo
> mundo em pedacos repartida (quoted in the book, page 111.)
>
>
> Veiga Coutinho comments on this quotation, which means "The homeland is
> scattered in pieces all over the world." (My translation).
>
>
> Although Camoens was referring to the imperial Portugal of his time, I
feel
> that quotation could equally apply to Goans today, who are spread out all
> over the globe in a diaspora.
>
>
> Indeed, I might stretch it and say that the idea of what makes a Goan
might
> be better understood in the context of Goan diaspora rather than in Goa
> itself.
>
>
> Thought I would post this for your Zazen and comment!
>
>
The quotation could also apply to the Portuguese diaspora throughout the
world.
And it reminds me of the following words of the writer Fernando Pessoa
(1888-1935): "A minha patria e a lingua portuguesa" (My motherland is the
Portuguese language). Can we Goans not speak similarly with reference to our
own Konkani kanguage?
Jorge
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