Quebec Goan Association(QGA): St. Francis Xavier's Feast December 4, 2010 SFX

 

Dear Members,

This is just a friendly reminder for the feast of St. Francis Xavier on December 4, 2010. The Mass is at 6.30pm sharp followed by the reception at the hall (around 7.30). There is a great evening of entertainment planned for you with delicious Goan food and music. The theme for this evening is to dress GOAN.

Regarding the Crowning of the QGA KING AND QUEEN  (18yrs and older) the only thing one has to do is to dress Goan (ie wear a saree, dress or a skirt/blouse and pants etc etc -  its simple - and you have to be able to say your name in Konkani and which part of Goa you come from. For example:  My name is Lovie and I come from Panjim. )(Mojem nanv Lovie ani muzo ganv Ponje zanv asa) thats all you have to speak. That is all thats required for you to win the title for the KING or QUEEN.

For the PRINCE and PRINCESS (17yrs and younger) you DONT have to speak Konkani. Just say your name in ENGLISH - thats all. Its that easy. There are beautiful banners and crowns and prizes for this event.  It will be a nice remembrance to have this title on the Feast day.

Come and celebrate the feast.
Viva Goa

Quebec Goa Association - QGA float at Canada Day Parade - 1st July, 2010

Quebec Goa Association - QGA - Canada Day Parade - 1st July, 2010

 

The Quebec Goan Association, took part in the July 1st Canada Day colourful parade in Montreal for the first time in its history. The float which was themed "To Keep Our Goan Heritage Alive"was colourfully decorated with ladies dancing to Konkani music, and was cheered on by a large crowd gathered along St.Catherine Street, in Montreal.

The parade terminated at Philips Square in downtown Montreal and was followed by a concert by performers in different languages and different ethnic groups. Goa was well represented with Jacinta Luis opening the show with a Konkani folk song, Aum Saiba Poltodi Vetam. There were other songs in Konkani, English, French and a Portuguese dance, again by the Members of the Quebec Goan Association.

Thank you.

Kind Regards,

Mary Silveira

Q.G.A. President

 

Quebec Goan Association - QGA - 2010 - 2011 Montreal Canada