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2008 International Goan Convention Programme.
PLEASE CLICK ON EACH LINK BELOW FOR THE EVENT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN, PRINT FORM AND MAIL IT IN WITH YOUR CHEQUE OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO:
"GoaNetters Association Toronto"
Direct transfer of funds into GNAT account in Toronto is available.
Check with the treasurer Ben Antao, e-mail: ben.antao@rogers.com
GNAT
18 Geraldton Crescent
(Finch and Leslie St)
Toronto, ON-M2J 2R6,
CANADA.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL
ONE OF THE CONVENTION COMMITTEE OR EMAIL: help@2008goanconvention.com
PRESENTATIONS - July 24th & 25th
The presentations will focus on but not be limited to Fine arts, Literature, Music, Education, Entrepreneurship, Media, Information technologies, environmental issues and social activism through non-governmental organizations. All these will need to have either a local or diasporic content for the Goan community.
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT - Separate ticketed events
“Goan Idol” Finals & International Mando Festival - Thursday, July 24th evening at the UTM auditorium, Mississauga: These high-quality events will be coordinated by Emano Moniz - in keeping with the traditional love of music that runs through the veins of all Goans. This is an opportunity for individuals and Mando groups to showcase their talents. Limited entries for the Goan Idol. For entries:
REGISTRATION FORM
Super Hit Tiatro, Friday, July 25th evening, to be held at the distinguished Living Arts Center in Mississauga a traditional Konkani Concert which promises to be entertaining and will incorporate some use of English and theatrics so that everyone can enjoy the performance.
TICKET ORDER FORM
The Convention Ball - Saturday, July 26th evening
The Grand Convention Ball - 6:30 PM sharp at the glitzy 5-star Platinum Banquet Hall of the Pine Valley Convention Center - a 1,000 plus seat venue (1,300 car parking) to accomodate the massive guest list. An outstanding show has been put together for this smashing event - performers, musicians, illusionists, models, etc.
TICKET ORDER FORM
WEEKEND EVENTS
International Convention Beauty Queen - Saturday, July 26th (at the Ball).
International Mando Competition - Thursday, July 24th (UTM Mississauga).
We welcome suggestions for inclusion/discussion, as well as proposals for moderation, panel-inclusion, paper presentation.
There will be a number of fast-paced daily seminars, from 10am - 4 pm, on the first 3 days, encapsulating & covering many of the foll. burning topics of Goan interest:
i. Art & Fashion.
ii. Music & Drama.
iii. Language & Literature.
iv. History & Identity.
v. Environment & Land issues.
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