As 2023 draws to a close, a heartfelt letter for Goa

Venita Gomes

DEAR GOA,

You are not merely a home; you are a feeling, an encounter that transcends the mundane.

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SANDS OF TIME

In the embrace of your shores, we find not just white, sandy beaches but a living legacy that has flourished for centuries.

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NOT ORDINARY

You are not just a place for parties, cheap drinks, or anything-goes attitudes; you are much more than that.

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BLESSED BY NATURE

Your beauty is rooted in nature. Don't let haphazard growth and damage diminish your allure.

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LIVING IN PEACE

Goa, you are a place of celebrations and communal harmony. Let this communal amity continue to be your hallmark.

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STRIKE A BALANCE

It is time to lay more stress on balance between progress and conservation. Responsible urban planning and development can coexist with the preservation of your unique character, Goa.

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HOLD ON TO TRADITIONS

Goa, your traditions and cultural practices form the very heart of your identity. Let every initiative preserve and celebrate these customs.

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LET 2024 BE...

May the coming year be a chapter where your true essence shines, and people work together to protect the very spirit of Goa.

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WITH LOVE,

YOUR NOT SO SECRET ADMIRER!

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