Katia Goes
Every place has its own assets that are very often overlooked because of their ordinary way of life.
And although they may not always stand out among the white-collar jobs that drown them out, it is time we realise how big a role these small professions play in our daily lives.
With doorstep delivery and the promise of hot and delicious bread, there's so much to thank Goa's poders for.
A drop of super glue, a few stitches and a whole set of skills is all the Goan mochi uses to make your shoes look as good as the day you bought them.
A Goan would never be a Goan without his daily dose of fish and for that reason while saying his grace, he occasionally says thanks to the nustekars.
... and the fishermen's bountiful catch would never reach you without these women (nustekan) who, come rain or shine, go door to door selling fish.
Thanks to the Goencho xetkar (Goan farmer) who provide us with the much-needed nutrition available in the locally-grown vegetables.