Stephen Dias
Defining Goem, Goemkar and Goemkarponn is a fulfilling task worth all the experiences that this Rome of the East has assimilated and incorporated of times gone by, since its cradles, the blend of the traditional East and the modern western.
GOEM: Is the typical Goa, the land of golden sand and sun, the palm fringed beaches, the verdant fields, the abode that tourists from all over the world throng to, to bask in the sun and to experience its rich heritage. It is the land of “xitt koddi”, caju feni, urrack, ponos, nir-ponos, malcurad mangoes, the 105 kms of coast line western abode of the Gods that travelers from far and near flock to enjoy a holiday of their lives. It is the land of the salt pens, ramponkars, sur, coconuts, coconut asnoram, coconut feni , coconut vinegar, tisreo, cubbe, mando, zatra , it is the confluence of communal harmony not seen in other parts of the world. It is the abode of rhyme and reason , tiatr artists, khel tiatr, it is the place where tolerance of each others customs and traditions do not lead to conflict.
GOEMKAR: The traditional and typical Goan is one who is honest, sincere, with integrity and the harmonious blend of all its unique traditional occupations. Goans are tarvottis who are engaged in various occupations. The Goan is a person who has been employed in various skills of pre-eminence. Back home the traditional Goans are teachers, scholars, musicians, xetkaries, poders, renders, cooks, ramponkars who are known for their skills and trustworthiness. GOEMKARPONN: A Goan is one who can be trusted to stand by the truth and who is known for complete honesty and sincerity. Harmony is a trait that Goans are known for and thus are revered all over the world. Goemkarponn is a typical trait that makes Goans well accepted anywhere we go.
Everyone acknowledges and respects traits of Goans and it is this factor that distinguishes Goans from the rest of the people in the world.
We seek to maintain and reinforce those Goans traits so that Goans will distinguish themselves in all spheres of human endeavors.
