Remo Fernandes on HCN / PART III

This interview was divided into 3 parts since YouTube doesn't take videos longer than 10 minutes.

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People & Blogs

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• Remo
• Fernandes
• Goa
• India
• pop
• rock
• fusion

[gatesrocks]

I know how hypocritical and selfish I must sound asking others to do my job for me. Sorry. I'm sure you observe more filth on a day-to-day basis than ocassional visitors like myself. I guess I wanted to see you in public life because of your mass appeal and it would be easier for people to rally around you. But I guess you're doing your job through your music. So carry on buddy. Maybe your music is indeed mightier than the sword :) Surge (from Mumbai/Karwar/Goa) :)

[RemoFernandes]

@gatesrocks Thank you very, very much indeed for this message, Surge. Not many people have the courage to realize, and much less to accept, what you have. Yes, its up to all of US to do something about it. Mahatma Gandhi had no 'mass appeal' at all when he was but an unknown lawyer just returned from South Africa. But he just did what he had to do. So must we.

[gatesrocks]

Thanks, Remo for those wise words. Will keep your message in mind. Maybe a good way to think about it is to start on a very small scale and something within your means. I guess because we all want quick solutions, we try to think too much too fast. I have always wondered why we can't revive Konkani theater, teach Konkani in schools, give some incentives to Konkani writers to write books and poems and market them. These are things even corrupt politicians can do for the state!

[RemoFernandes]

@gatesrocks "Something small scale and within our means" is the key answer, Surge. If we think too big, we often end up doing nothing. If we start within our means, we might get on to big things eventually. I leave tomorrow for Mangalore, where I've been invited as chief guest at the Global Konkani Festival. They're doing some wonderful things for Konkani in Mangalore! Maybe its time we Goans took a cue from them now...

[gatesrocks]

Remo I don't agree with you. Goa's asset are its people, not just its geography and beaches. And people never die. Goanness will never die. I am traditionally not Goan but over the years, I have seen better upkeep of Goan roads and infrastructure. The Miramar-Caranzalem road is much more beautiful. The road through the Panaji market is very cultural. The land sharks are worrying, so we need better committed people in politics and governance - maybe you :)

[RemoFernandes]

@gatesrocks I'm very glad you think that way, I totally respect your views [sorry I can't address you by name since you don't sign it]. And since you look at the whole situation so positively, I think YOU should be the committed one to join politics and offer the better governance you're talking about.... Why me? I've made my views clear here, so I'm obviously the wrong person. Power to you, and I truly hope you decide to join the struggle and help set things right. All the very best always!

[dasilvaclarissa]

@Remo fernandes. - Thank you for your delightful message and a very encouraging post. I cannot wait, for my time. :)

[TheRemoFernandes]

@dasilvaclarissa Thank you, Clarissa! I'm sure you'll do your bit for Goa, from wherever you are, once you set your mind to it and discover what it is you can do. All the very best!

[dasilvaclarissa]

This is awsome.! Although I do not live in Goa anymore. It is really is encouraging to see, a respected Goan to speak about the hidden truth:) "THE ELEPHANT in the ROOM". I cannot say much and do not want to sound hypocritical, as I know I could do my part too. I just hope that Once I am qualified, Hopefully, I can help do something In Goa, Move forward. :)

[gatesrocks]

@RemoFernandes

Have a great trip! Yeah events like these go a long way in sensitizing people about cultural issues. Goa could definitely learn to host such eventsand it should be accessible to every common man. Often I have noticed the display of Goan culture/music happens only inside luxury hotels for foreign tourists. There's nothing in it for the common citizen on the street. Abroad, they have artistes playing their music on the streets, bus stations - approved by the govt. and paid well.