Amid the pandemic, Goan communities across the globe will connect at a virtual celebration on October 24, in order to mark the 20th anniversary of ‘World Goa Day’.
It is understood that the dawn-to-dusk virtual party based on the theme ‘Reconnecting Goa’ will be broadcast on Facebook and YouTube.
The virtual party will feature Konkani rap, stories of Goans who migrated, Konkani proverbs, cooking shows, songs, both old and new, besides traditional dance and tiatr.
The main aim of the event is to unite Goans and promote a sense of belonging to Goa. However it must be said that these are not normal times.
Several Goans who were making a living by working in various countries and on the ship, have lost their jobs due to the pandemic and had to return back home.
Most of them have fallen on hard times as they find it difficult to earn a livelihood during the pandemic. The Goan diaspora spread across the globe need to come to the rescue of these returnees who are jobless and extend help in whatever way possible.
Besides all the fun and frolic, music and dance Goans are famous for, “Goemkarponn” is also about helping your fellow Goan in times of need.
