Best media about Goa?

Peyompian

Are there good books/movies/documentaries about goa? I'd like to get a better feel for the place before I go... and I'm finding the guidebooks lacking. I think I saw a bit of it at the beginning of the Bourne Supremacy... but I don't know if they really shot there.

Anyone can recommend a good movie about Goa?

rangss

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Yetijuice

That was most definitely Canacona Island offshore of Palolim in south Goa at the beginning of "The Bourne Supremacy." Reading reviews that said parts of the movie were filmed in Goa made it "must see" for me. Over the past 20 years I have read more than a dozen Robert Ludlum books while flying on planes, on trek in the Himalaya, or waiting at the State Bank of India.

rangss

fredericknoronha

We put out a daily news update about Goa, via Goanet <http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet> and is available via email too. One specimen copy is below, for anyone interested:

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CHECK THIS OUT: Marriages are made in Sawantwadi, reports PREETU NAIR of
Gomantak Times. The paper investigated "how easy it is to get married in
this town (just outside Goa), never mind that it's not fully legal. Quote:
"In the bylanes of this town, wedlock is a weekend exercise."
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FROM THE WORLD OF DIRTY POLITICS, AFTER A TOPPLING WEEK:
* Speaker should resign, says Rane. (NT)
* I had restrained Neri from voting: Satarkar (NT)
* Rs 40-50 million paid to MLAs to cross floor, alleges BJP (NT)
* Isidore, Monserrate join Congress party (NT)
* Rane, Luizinho call on Sonia Gandhi (NT)
* Cong MLAs can be 'managed', but not workers, says Alva (GT)
* Speaker Satarkar to take legal action against CM Rane (GT)
* Citizens' group Lok Shakti endorses Parrikar govt's dismissal (H)
* Jamir's comment an insult to Constitution, claims Speaker (H)

PHOTOS ON THE PAGE MAKING IT TO THE NEWS TODAY:
* Four revellers from Sao Estevam have a great time at the Carnival. (GT)

ISSUES FROM THE WORLD OF SOCIAL CONCERN:
* Children's Rights in Goa opposes bail to German paedophilia accused
Gunte Backmann, let off on medical grounds on Friday. (GT)
* Forum For Senioar Citizens of India takes steps to ensure
safety of senior citizens in Goa.
* Margao police apprehend 10 minors, after complaints that
street children were harassing foreign tourists for alms. (GT)
* Maria Furtado (85) was charred to death Saturday. She
lived at Pequeno Grande, Chinchinim along with her
maid Santana, also aged around 80. Though there was an
electricity connection in the house, she was in the habit of
moving with a lit candle at night. (GT)
* Mariano Araujo and Cristabel Rocha were King and Queen Momo 2005.GT

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CARTOONSPEAK, THE WORLD AS SEEN BY ALEXYZ
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* "You better be sincere, Mr Rane, or you and your revellers
will be mourning for a long long long time to come!" Alexyz in GT.

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CULTURE, GOANA:
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* M Boyer buoys up 'tiatr' fraternity. (GILBERT D'MELLO in H)
* ROQUE LAZARUS, a musician with different tunes. William Rodrigues
focuses on this ace bass guitarist, composer and singer from
Caranzalem. (H)

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OTHER NEWS FROM THE LOCAL DAILY PAPERS:
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* Foreign flags fly high on Goan soil. All along the coastal belt
of Calangute, Candolim, Anjuna and even Baga the flags of many
nations are blatantly flapping in the wind. SUKUMAR SHASTRI in H.
* 62 floats parade through the streest of Panjim. (H)
* Govt-aided schools warned against delaying pension cases.
* 22 year-old girl Rashila Munni arrested by Maina-Curtorim police
for firing an air-gun shot at her cousin in Raia over property. H

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SOME NEWS FROM THE OUTSTATION PRESS:
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THEATRE of the absurd, from Bihar to Goa (Indian Express)
http://www.newindpress.com/sunday/su...5 070131&eTit
le=Columns&rLink=0

GOA carnival a very colourful show (Times of India, Mumbai)
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1012394.cms>

RS 5 cr paid to MLAs in Goa: BJP (Rediff, Mumbai)
<http://us.rediff.com/news/2005/feb/05goa2.htm>

GOA speaker rejects resignation demands (Rediff, Mumbai)
<http://us.rediff.com/news/2005/feb/05goa1.htm>

GOA Cabinet expansion postponed (Rediff, Mumbai)
<http://in.rediff.com/news/2005/feb/05goa.htm>

GOA Speakar attempted to abduct Independent MLA: Rane (Deepika)
<http://www.deepikaglobal.com/ENG3_sub.asp?ccode=ENG3&newsco de=91831>

KARNATAKA score outright victory over Goa: (New Kerala)
<http://news.newkerala.com/kerala-news/?action=fullnews&id=68589>

THE dancing dervish of Goa (News Today)
<http://newstodaynet.com/guest/0502GU1.htm>

ALVA, Rane arrive in Delhi for talks with Sonia (New Kerala)
<http://athens-olympics-2004.newkerala.com/?action=fullnews&id=68792>

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NEWS YOU CAN USE: TIDBITS FROM THE MEDIA AND ELSEWHERE:
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* Boost your child's productivity in school/college. Mastermind's
DP Mahesha seminars at Panjim, Mapusa (today) and Vasco (Tuesday)
* English Edition book sale over 100,000 titles. 3-13Feb Kala Academy.
* GOA TODAY Feb 2005 issue on the stands. Cover features:
Demythologising concepts. Interview: Governor S C Jamir.
What's VAT (value-added tax). Lack-lustre NRI meet.
* Manek Gem, exhibition of certified diamond jewellery.
Woodlands Hotel, Feb 6. Special designs for wedding seasons.
* Solar water heater. 5 years warranty. Mech-Power Trading,
Mapusa Feira Baixa 0832.3092166 Mob 9822 155422.
* Join the Merchant Navy. One year trainee marine engg course
starts April 1, 2005. Min age 24 years. Register before March 1.
Maritime Foundation, Chennai mfipl@vsnl.net maritime-foundation.com
* Midas Touch Calangute offers wedding receptions at Rs 150 per head
non-veg and Rs 100 per head veg at an a/c banquet hall.
midastouch2003@yahoo.com or http://www.midastouch.com

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SPORTS: FOOTBALL, CRICKET, AND MORE
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* Fransa Pax FC stuns Mohan Bagan 2-1 in the national football league.

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OBITUARY COLUMNS: PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE DEAR DEPARTED
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* SARZORA-CHINCHINIM: Leucadia Dias. W/o Antonio Jose, M/MiL of
Wilson/Joanita, Rosita/Filomeno (USA). Grandmother of Varen. Funeral
on Feb 6 at 3.30 pm to OLof Assumpta Church, Sarzora.
* CHINCHINIM-PALMAR GRANDE: Eldoma da Costa Furtado w/o late Miguel
Vincente Furtado, M/MIL Ashok/Leila, Ludovina/Pedrito, Nalini/Agnelo,
Pamela/Savio. S/SiL of Edmundo/Isaura, late Lesseps/Diana. Grandmother
of Ashwin, Miguel, Lon, Aisha, Anabel, Mirabel, Priyanka/Ryan, Nadia,
Saroja. Funeral on Feb 6 at 3:45 pm.
* BAMBOLIM: Indira D Dinkar w/o late Dattatray Ganesh Dinkar,M/MIL of
Dr Ajit D Dinkar/Dr Arti A Dinkar, GM of Amruta and Atharva.
* GOA VELHA: Conceicao Fernandes, ninth day rememberance from children
Antonio/Carmina, Raimundo/Elvira, Cristo/Ruth, Mary/Lourence and
Gracy/Baltazar.
* VASCO-MANGOR HILL: Helen Pereira first anniversary. Mass on Feb 7
at 7.30 am at St Andrew's Church.
* NAGOA-VERNA. Joao Agnelo Patricio Valadares. First anniversary.
* COLVA: Leonor de Loyola Furtado e Fernandes. Month's mind.
* UZRO-RAIA: Rosa Maria Antao, month's mind. w/o Roque S Antao (Alex-
Santan) m/o Estelita, Rany, Mispa, Agnelo, Savio, Bosco.
* ST INEZ: Gaspar Monteiro, second death anniversary. mass at St Agnes
Church, St Inez, 7 am, Feb 7.
* CUNCOLIM-PANZORCONI: Conceicao Rumaldina D'Souza Fernandes. First
anniversary. Mass at 8 am on Feb 7 at OLofPiety Chapel.
* ASSOLNA-BANDA: Esmeralda Rodrigues. Second death anniversary.
Mass at 7.30 am on Feb 7 at Regina Martyrum Church, Assolna.

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CINEMA: TIATR
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OSIA MULTIPLEX MARGAO: Shabd (Sanjay Dutt, Aishwarya Rai, Zayed Khan) five
shows daily. KONKANI movie Aleesha (Ashalata, Lorna, Prince Jacob 2:30 pm,
10 pm). Booking on 270 1818. Credit cards accepted.

INOX-PANJIM: Black, Shabd, Swimming Pool, Manini (Marathi), Page 3,
Blackmail, Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav, Kisha, Swades. Also Karoke Nite
Feb 6, The Big Country Band Feb 7, Dance Troupe Feb 8 at the multiplex!
Tatoo artiste, nail painters, pottery exhibition, food courts...

TIATR ROUNDUP:

* Bori Khobor Sharon in a dramatic role. Feb 6 to Mar 20.
* Dhir Adhar Borvanso by Anthony Sylvester. Child's hunt for love
* Comedian Soccoro D'Silva presents three powerful plays --
Devachem Bessaum, Chedvachem Lissaum, Concesaunk Sontessaum
* Comedian Domnic's last show Uzvaddant Kallok. Panjim today.
* Mini Mario's olden style folk plays: Aikon Gheiat * Tum Zantto
Zalo * Antam Tuji Goroz Na. Don't miss the solo on Tsunami
* Jacinto Gracias and Paxiao Dias: Ekuch Rogot. Kiteak Upkarlem.
Amche Chear Dis.
* Dada de Maina's three carnival plays: Kazar. Kiteak. Divorce?
* Milagres de Chandor presents Moje Tolle, Tuka Poitele.
Maka Rosto Dakoi. 100 Rupia.
* Tragedy king M Menezes's farewell show: Mhozo Ghorabo,
Mhojem Ghor. Feb 20: Margao and Panjim.
* Jr Luis Anthony and Trinidade: Taj Mahal (True Story),
Hi Ti Vatt. Bhat Tujem Ghor Mojem.
* Joaquim Faleiro & Cony Dias: three powerful carnival folk
plays -- Xenantly Kiddo. Onupkari Zalo. Tho Khuim Paulo.
* Also plays by Jack Rodson de Benaulim, Sansil de Benaulim,
Rodrigues de Benaulim and Salvador Afons.

CASSETTE RELEASES:

* Sonvsar Konnacho. Bab Andrew's latest cassette.

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ON THE STREETS: WHAT'S ON THIS CARNIVAL
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* FEB 6: Salsa Saturday, Calangute football ground 7 pm onwards. Salsa,
Birdland, Footbrints, DJ Tony, Out Of Africa (African dancers). FEB 7: Baga
Beach, 7 pm onwards Lulu and Co, Goa's melody queen, AfroUK all-girl hip
hop band, Angels, the all-girl band, DJ Zanaida, Hot & Juicy the fire act, Hat & Kids, fancy dress competition FEB 8: Calangute-Baga Junction 8.30 am Alvarado brass band, Short Circuit band, pancake races. Floats parade from St Anthony's Chapel to Calangute football ground, 4 pm onwards. Musical fiesta 7 pm onwards. Global Karma from Mumbai, Soul Shakti, the Salsa band from Mumbai, Mayakara & Ludia the fire act, DJ Clement, Kannan Brother fire artists, Louis the one-mand band. Plus Drupad, the mimic, caricature artists, face-painters, Hobo the clown and balloon sculptors. Fireworks.

* LAMPIAO 2005 for children below 15. Feb 6 at 6 pm.
Arond FL Gomes Garden, Campel. You and your lantern
should have a fun theme. Come dressed accordingly!

* FUL-NA-PAKLLI "Creativity for a Cause" tel 222 0116 has been organising a
range of events -- egg-drop challenge, don't miss the boat, the seafood
pantllo, longest chain of sand cigarettes, climb eery mountain, Sao Joao
Fest, gooddeam khell, twins of India, teacher's day, whistling contest,
rangoli contest. Prizes will be awarded on Feb 13 at INOX Complex.
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fredericknoronha

If you want to understand the hippie scene, you might try 'Goa Freaks' by the late Cleo Odzer. 'Gates of Fire' by Elwyn Chamberlain also has some sections set in Goa -- but that's fiction. You never know when real-life follows fiction!

Goa has an extremely active local book-publishing sector. For a region of 1.4 million (tiny by Indian and South Asian standards), there are a huge number of books being published. The problem is: most are self published. This means, you never know when they're put out, and by the time you get to know, they're out of print! Or untraceable.

Do visit my book review site at http://goabooks.swiki.net (Swiki.net is freespace, so it tends to be occasionally down!) -FN

Goan Crazy

Hmmmmmmm I seem to remember seeing this somewhere else!! Still funny though

KariB

I think I saw a bit of it at the beginning of the Bourne Supremacy... but I don't know if they really shot there.

I can guarantee you that, that was Palolem Beach, in the movie. I was there last year when they were shooting those scenes!! It was pretty funny being from Los Angeles, and used to seeing movies shot in my backyard, and then going halfway around the world, and having the same experience! Definitely deja vu for me. That bazaar, is right outside of the Palolem Beach Resort that we stayed at, and the beach he was running on, was exactly where I got the best tan of my life!

I will be purchasing the movie just for those first few moments and memories.....ahhhhh paradise.

holdtight

Book: "The Girl". by Sonia Faleiro, published by Penguin. Gives a superb sense of real Goa. www.soniafaleiro.com for extract, info.

Lori

i found this film called "last hippie standing" - if you use p2p then you will not have any problem to download it from somewhere out the net.

"Last Hippie Standing" is a video clip style portrait about the hippie generation. Thirty years ago, this was a movement which came to Goa to find something they couldn't find at home. Many returned, a few stayed. Goa, the hippie paradise of the 60's is our point where we start to search for "the last hippies". This former Portuguese colony in the south of India was for many the final destination after adventurous travels through Greece, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Dreamlike untouched beaches promised to be a new holy land, which was also the spritual basis for Alex Garland's novel "The Beach". After viewing historical Super8 material we started searching for the famous beaches and found a new youth culture which seemed to be similar to the old hippie culture. <p> Raver, Part-Time-Hippies, Backpacker und "normal" people enjoyed the beaches. We met people from Japan, Israel, Australia and the UK. Anjuna Beach is the center of the infamous Goa parties. Here, the millenium celebrations promised the best of all Goa parties. This is where the youth of the world demonstrated their understanding of fun.

http://www.psyshop.com/shop/DVDs/tan/tan1dv001.html
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davyd

I could not understand what kind of information required about Goa.
If it is simple guidebook Outlook Goa guide is ideal and funny. I know there are separate guidebooks on Goa from LP, RG and Footprint. I have impression they are just chapters from respective India guidebooks with additional information on Goa history.
If you need book on Goa I found Claude Alvares - Fish, Curry and Roice is useful, also magazine Goa Today. But last book and magazine is possible to find only in Goa itself.

Vasko

I think the OP has had firsthand experience of Goa by now...

Interesting thread though. And there's a restaurant on Palolem beach that now advertises itself as the place where Matt Damon had breakfast.

holdtight

I find the Outlook Traveller series "52 weekend breaks from bangalore / Mumbai / Delhi" very unreliable.

They are so desperate to find 52 marvellous destinations that they abandon their objectivity and mislead the reader about the merits of the destination. Everything is amazing, stunning, gorgeous, etc. Take anything they say with a big grain of salt.

I have made 2 trips based on their reccomendation, and both times been disappointed and largely disagreed with their descriptions once I reached. I would prefer frank appraisals and facts to hot air and marketing based hyped.

I stick with Lonely Planet and of course friends for basic info, and occasionally refer to Outlook for a trip idea, but I would not dream of carrying it with me or depending on it for information ever again - they have lost my trust.

fredericknoronha

'The Boarding Party'? But it's 1980s, and is set in the World War II era. Films about Goa (as with most small places) are usually caught up in the Bollywood/Hollywood cliches. FN

edwardseco

Regarding Fish, Curry and Rice, its available in academic libraries. I saw it at Harvard. I ordered it through Amazon with just a bit of search..