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GOENKARANCHO EKVOT ORGANISES AN EASTER GET-TOGETHER 

In pursuance of our objectives to promote Goan art, culture and traditions 
Goenkarancho Ekvot, an association of Goans in and around Delhi organised an 
Easter Get-together on 26th April at Goa Sadan.  Padma Shri and Padmavibhushan, 
Dr. R.A. Mashelkar, Director General CSIR was the Chief Guest.  Mr. Ramakant 
Khalap, Former Union Minister for Law, Government of India was a Guest of 
Honour.  Padma Shri Dr. Laxman Pai, renowned International artist from Goa and 
Mr. Subodh Kerker, Artist were also present.

Mr. Ramakant Khalap felicitated Dr. Mashelkar who was celebrating his 60th 
birthday.  

The evening was a great success with a very large turnout of Goans and Goa 
lovers.  There were Goan traditional dances and songs followed by a Jam Session 
with Seby being the crowd puller.  Many like me who were there for the Goan 
food which we miss and long for, had a delicious dinner of Xacuti, Pulao and 
traditional soupy drink - didn't quite get the name.  I believe it is meant to 
be drunk at the end of the meal as it helps in digestion.  I thought it was 
'rasam' and had it first - so you can imagine how anxious I felt after that.  
But all was well!


Fatima Pais