These links are of extreme importance to us, and at the endof the day, while it may take some working out in terms of developing ourworking relationship I think that both Goa as well as Portugal this has been anexcellent start.
“ Francis D’Souza, Deputy Chief Minister
I think that everyone is in agreement when it comes to theoverall unfolding of events this week that we have come to Portugal, and put onthe best show we could. Everyone, be it Portuguese, Goan, or otherwise, has hada good time, and that really matters, whether you’re a performer, or a memberof the audience.
“ Francisco Martins, Event Coordinator
There are new art forms clearly being accepted between thetwo locations. This much is obvious from the interactions that I have had withpeople on this trip. I am pleased to be a part of a project like this that willaid in taking the next step forward at building such ties. The organisation ofthis entire project has been phenomenal.
“ Sonia Shirsat, Performing Artist
This was the best thing Goa could have done. It is a greatway to interact with our Portuguese friends and build a proper relationshipthat we can depend on in the future.
“ Tony Dias, Deputy Commissioner of Customs
As a first step forward, and an initiative to take thingsforward, I think that this was an excellent start. From the perspective oftravel and tourism, I think all things considered, we have a fair bit to lookforward to. This has been an excellent week all round to be honest.
“ Aloo Gomes Pereira, COO, Trail Blazer Tours India
While we focus on the business side of things, it is alsogood for us to remember that we have gained a lot culturally as well. We haveseen and gleaned a lot from this country. We also learned more about thehistoric aspect of this city, and will manage to hopefully use it to ouradvantage in terms of our own development and infrastructure.
“ Rohit do Carmo Fernandes, representative, The MayfairHotel, Panjim
Being the only representative from my line of work, anddealing with wine, it was an interesting experience to receive the input of somany varied natures and opinions. However, with the months to come, I foresee asignificant amount of progress with regard to increasing the variety of wine toGoa at least, as I have been aided tremendously by the Portuguese people onthis trip.
“ Russel Marchon, Entrepreneur
I came here expecting it to be an important trip for tourismon the whole. We wanted to boost trade in that sector. Especially since we havea deep cultural link with the country. Gauging from the week’s events, I thinkwe could well be headed in that direction.
“ Pramod Rane, proprietor, Airsonic Travels
