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Sunday, September 18, 2011

Feast of St Francis of Assisi, Colvale

Feast of St Francis of Assisi, 18th Sept. 2011
Colvale Goa

..and I thought there was only one church of the Saint in Goa i.e. at Old Goa (next to Se Cathedral). The only other place we saw the Saint (Francis de Assisi) was at the annual 'Santamchem Pursanv' at Goa-Velha.
Lot more I learnt about the Saint today.
Actually, I always got confused with the two Saints names 'St. Francis de Assisi and St. Francis Xavier
- Born in Italy 1182 and died in 1226 (Oct.3).
Where as St. Francis Xavier born in Spain 1506 and died 1552
- While at School we used to sing a popular hymn "Make me a channel of your peace.."
which I now know was actually the paryer of the Saint (see quote below)
- I also got confused every time it was talked about 'Franciscan order' which I always thought of SFX.

Colvale
I have been to this place for the first time.
Very beautiful or scenic Colvale.
The Church is just on the Chapora river bank.
Infact, there are steps behind the church leading to the river.
The rear section of the Church can only be seen from the river in a boat or from across the river

The feast of Patron Saint St. Francis de Assisi celebrated today.
18th Sept.2001.

The Saint was the lover of nature inlcuding birds and animals.
One can see two birds perched on his hands (see video).
It was said that the Saint could see God through this wildlife.

The Prayer of the Saint
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.

Where there is injury, pardon.

Where there is doubt, faith.

Where there is despair, hope.

Where there is darkness, light.

Where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console;

to be understood, as to understand;

to be loved, as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive.

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,

and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.

Amen.

After the feast mass, there was a traditional feast procession.

Strangely, there was no 'festa Muzg' or brass band here.

Here are some pics

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6158325084/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6158323566/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6158322836/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6157778283/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6157763415/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6157781377/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6158354934/sizes/l/

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Feast of Our Lady of Hope, Chinchinim

Video (1 & 2 see in the end)

Chinchinim Church (1590)

Our Lady of Hope
Nossa Senhora da Esperanca
Borvonxeache Saibinn, mag amche pasun.

Today, 11th September 2011

Happy Feast to you all.

Here are some pics

Pursanv or Feast Procession
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6136070494/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6135526143/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6136069530/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6136068362/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6136067376/sizes/l/

Church decorations etc
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6136065098/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6135521165/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6136057286/sizes/l/

Our Lady of Hope
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6135516841/sizes/z/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6136056526/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6135512809/sizes/l/

Festa lok, Irmao, opmus etc
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6135513895/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6136060026/sizes/l/
Feast Choir
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6135515787/in/photostream/

Church
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6136062774/sizes/l/

Band or festa Muzg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6136072268/in/photostream
Flower girls
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6136063964/

Festa Feri – Khajem
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6136073228/in/photostream

Visit back here for more pics, videos etc

Video - Slides

video link http://youtu.be/muVJ5zc4g28
Video (2)

Vidoe link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7PtGoKlZ0o

Feast pics in Herald dtd 15.9.11

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6149201194/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Ganesh Chaturthi Goa 2011 - Panjim, Mapusa, Margao, Pernem, Quepem etc

Video - Pernem, Panjim, Mapusa

Panjim Town Police Station
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6125216539/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6125759264/sizes/l/

Panjim Municipal Garden (Church Square)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6125213377/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6125758076/sizes/l/

At KTC Panji, (Mechanical)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6122066541/sizes/l/

Mapusa Police Station
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6125210877/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6125755678/sizes/l/

Mapusa Market
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6125209367/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6125751472/sizes/l/

Pernem Town Temple
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6125750204/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6125205465/sizes/l/
Pernem Town
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6125746808/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6125204393/sizes/l/
Quepem, Goa
Om Ganapate’ Om Nama Shiva
Quepem City
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6122611978/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6122610798/sizes/l/

Margao
Wake up Kumbakaran wake up!
He is in 6 months deep sleep
Aquem Margao (near Vishant)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6122071465/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6122070263/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6122615684/sizes/l/

Eco-friendly Lord Ganesha (stones)
At Pimpalkata, Margao
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6122617784/sizes/l/

Be careful here! MMC garden
You remove your footwear’s, go for darshan, and turn back only to see your shoes gone. Mine disappeared so also of others.
MMC garden, Margao
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6122076549/sizes/l/

This Lord Ganesha is of dry leaves
Comba, Margao
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6122621084/sizes/l/

Video to go with above -Quepem, Margao, Panjim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cih1dj1nslE

VIDEO

Watch this space for more updates..

Pics and videos of Ganesh Chaturthi 2007, 2008, 2008,2009, 2010 also available includig Sanguem, Quepem, Canacona, Sanvordem, Vasco, Margao, Marcel, Juvem, Mapusa, Panjim, Pernem et etc at Flickr.com and youtube.com

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Traditional 'Bonderam' at Malar, Divar

Traditional ‘Bonderam’ (sort of flags festival) celebrated at Malar,
Divar Island on 20th Aug. 2011. Organised by St. Mathias Sports Club.

This is the first time I ever attended ‘Bonderam’ of Malar.
I think it consists of 4 wards from which four different floats/groups
participate in the parade, starting with traditional flags March with brass band.
The groups were dancing to the tune/songs of H Briton, Remo (O Maria),
Lorna etc
Besides, there was fancy dress competition for both young and old but was
not available to be watched by all. see pic
Our tiatrist Com.64, also from Divar, dressed as Eunuchs or Hinjra
stole the show as can be seen in the video.

Here are some pics. (see video in the end)

Colourful Flags
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6062295983/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6062304161/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6062527099/sizes/l/

St. Mathias sports club
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6062314915/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6062498883/sizes/l/

Tourism Minister Nikant, MLA Pandurang Madkaikar, Parish Priest, Sarpanch etc
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6063053394/sizes/l/

Minister, MLA, Sarpanch
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6062516605/

MLA, Minister
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6063226956/

crowd for fancy dress competition
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6062582369/sizes/l/

Padr vigar with MLA, Minister
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6063237338/

Parade street
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6063341746/sizes/l/

Traditional gumott, guitar, fans etc
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6062801607/sizes/l/

some snapshots / floats parade

Calangute Beach beds
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6063956553/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6063959669/

Beach scene
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6064501924/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6063962571/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6063951077/

Brass band
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6063942305/

ttp://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6064487426/

Kharvi dance
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6064520560/

Chak’ka Eunuchs Com.64
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6064496658/

Others
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6064514070/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6064517518/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6064493754/

Next Saturday, there is yet another such but grand festival at the same island at Piedade.
Like everything else in Goa, the festivals too never start on time. There is always a delay of upto 90 minutes or even more. e.g. at Malar, it was announced at 4pm but actually it started soon after the VIPs like ministers arrived around 5.30pm. luckily it was not raining. it did rain rest of the day though. Piedade too never starts on time

Video - Malar Bonderam

Video link HD
http://youtu.be/4SRNwKgFBRA?hd=1

Thank you.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Don Bosco arrives in Goa

The sacred relic of St. John Bosco arrived in Goa on 18th August 2011
The Relic (right arm) of Don Bosco has been travelling around the world
as part of its international itinerary since 2009.
The Relic has come from Oros (Kudal, Maharastra) and will stay in
here in Panjim 18-21 Aug. 2011 before going to Vasco, Fatorda, Sirsi etc

18.8.11 Panjim from 5pm untill 21.8.11 (Mass at 9.15am then to Vasco)
21.8.11 Vasco from 11am
21.8.11 Fatorda (Margao) from 5pm until 23.8.11 morning (then to Sirsi)

John Bosco (Italian: Giovanni Melchiorre Bosco; 16 August 1815 – 31 January 1888), was an Italian Catholic priest, educator and writer of the 19th century, who put into practice the convictions of his religion, dedicating his life to the betterment and education of street children, juvenile delinquents, and other disadvantaged youth and employing teaching methods based on love rather than punishment, a method that is known as the preventive system.[2] A follower of the spirituality and philosophy of Francis de Sales, Bosco dedicated his works to him when he founded the Society of St. Francis de Sales (more commonly known as the Salesian Society or the Salesians of Don Bosco). Together with Maria Domenica Mazzarello, he founded the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, a religious congregation of nuns dedicated to the care and education of poor girls, and popularly known as Salesian Sisters. In 1876 Bosco founded a movement of laity, the Salesian Cooperators, with the same educational mission to the poor. In 1875 he published Bibliofilo Cattolico - Bollettino Salesiano Mensuale (The Catholic Book Lover - Salesian Monthly Bulletin.) The Bulletin has remained in continuous publication, and is currently published in 50 different editions and 30 languages

Bosco succeeded in establishing a network of organizations and centres to
carry on his work. He was canonized by Pope Pius XI in 1934.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bosco

The Saint's Relic at Panjim Don Bosco Oratory 18/8/11 6pm

more pics - click on these links for even bigger views

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6056612643/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6057155584/sizes/l/

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outside Don Bosco Oratory, Panaji
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Vehicle carrying Relic
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6056593207/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6057837516/sizes/l/

campus /Entrance

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6057028451/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6057022391/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6057010203/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6057564146/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6057840898/sizes/l/

Visit back here for updates including more pics and video

thank you

Video - Panaji goa

if problem watching video, pl switch 360p to 480p or 720p, from option above
Video links

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0Vc5GWY3TY

HD
http://youtu.be/K0Vc5GWY3TY?hd=1

Day 2 - Relic (close-up)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6058952820/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6058956852/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6058407511/sizes/l/

Video - II (Photo Slide show)

Friday, August 5, 2011

Dona Paula, hotspot for Bollywood film shooting (Murder2 , Singham etc)

Dona Paula, hotspot for Bollywood film shooting

The most recent films Murder2 and Singham were shot here.
Singham has many scenes at Dona Paula including main fights – typical of a super cop.

In one scene, the hero cop (Ajay Devgn) shown lifting a lamp pole
with round lamp (from the fence). There are no such lamps at the jetty.

Feb: 2019
Dona Paula jetty is closed for tourist from late 2018 for renovation
when it will be re-opened still not known.
First half of it still open though

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/48982234282/in/dateposted-public/

It may be reminded that 1981 hit film EK DUJE KE LIYE
with Kamal Hasan, Rati Agnihotri etc was also shot here at Dona Paula.

Another peculiarity of Dona Paula is that the whole road leading to the
jetty is like a fashion street of Dhobitalau.
Readymade Garments exclusively sold by the locals
(no outsiders, no migrants vendors).

Another, favourite item of mine is 'smoked corn/Maize' Rs. 20
again, sold by the locals, something I only seen and ate at Dona Paula

Dona Paula
'Dona Paula' is like saying Lady Paula (or for that matter Lady Diana).
'Dona' is the title given to married woman or is a Portuguese custom to address
married ladies and hence Dona Sylvia, Dona Alcina, Dona Terezinha, Dona Maria etc
Men are addressed as 'Dom' e.g. Dom Quixote, Dom Matin
(or even Dom Perignon which is also a name of a person).
Goa was under Portugal regime for over 450 years or until 1961.
Dona Paula or Lady Paula was a daughter of a rich man (Viceroy) of a Portuguese family.
She was so helpful to the locals / villagers that the villagers changed
their original village name to 'Dona Paula' which is named after her (Paula died in 1682).

So, it may be wrong to say 'a crow sitting on Dona Paula'

The sculpture or the statues seen at the Jetty (see pic) may have nothing
to do with Lady Paula.

Although many versions or legends associated with it.
Tourist guides may tell different stories about it e.g.
Dona & Paulo are two different persons or lovers etc

The statues could be around 150 years old.