Claiming the Right to Say No-30 Nov 09-EQUATIONS - Equitable ...

An Experience both Exciting and Enriching
use to recognize Israelis. But this failed. Some were not interested in
talking.
Ali an Israeli, invited us for his show in the evening, where he along with
his another friends was supposed to perform. We found a large crowd
gathered at the party. All were enjoying drinks and dancing to the beat
and when approached, were in their own world and not interested in
interaction.
The Anjuna Police Station
We visited the Anjuna Police station and met the sub-inspector who was
not at all interested in providing any information. We asked him about any
complaints, incidents, or cases concerning the foreigners, but, he was not
at all interested in disclosing any information about the foreigners. He
advised us to approach the tourism department in Panjim where he said
we would get all what we needed, and was not at all interested in giving
any information.
Other Foreigners
I had a problem in recognizing the foreigners, which led me to talk to
other nationals. I spoke to a young Holland national whose purpose was
somewhat different. He was a holy man and had come to Goa as he looks
at Goa as a holy place. He runs a spiritual centre at his native place and
had started one at Arambol and had a good response. He hates people
who enjoy parties, drugs, sex and all sorts of evil. He also advised me to
be a spiritual man.
Conclusion
Being a Goan, I did not know many aspects which had to be studied and
worked upon. Goa which was known for its scenic beauty for sun, surf
and sand, is now destroyed mercilessly through the hands of Goans and
foreigners, who in the name of holidays enjoy at the cost of locals.
Foreigners come to Goa and Goans have to act like outsiders in their own
land. I am happy to be a part of Alternatives and would be glad if given a
chance to help in any of the projects.
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