original goan haiku #59

There’s this old slave song from Goa, I think it’s called “Old Black Joe” or something….Would you happen to know how it starts, or the first line?

Criad.
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Dear Criad:

“Goan are the days…”!

original goan haiku #58

I’ve heard that an African general of Goan origin achieved renown in Nigeria – would you happen to know his name?

Sani Abacha.
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Dear Sani:

Certainly…Gen. Yakubu Go’an!

original goan haiku #57

Do you know of a famous US actress, star of soaps like “Flamingo Road”, etc., who dated US Presidential candidate John Kerry? Apparently her origins are from Goa!

Wilmix.
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Dear Wilmix:

Of course!….Mor’goan Fairchild!

original goan haiku #56

Goans are famous for their inventiveness! Can you name any famous modern catch-phrase that originated from Goa?

Vitti.
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Dear Vitti:

Of course!….”You’re goan down, dude!”

original goan haiku #55

What was the name of the most famous war movie of Goa, based on the Alistair Maclean thriller of the same name?

Maro.
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Dear Maro:

Definitely…”Goans of Navarone!”