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East Indians are Considered to be Mumbai’s Original Inhabitants

May 6, 2018 Mobaikar 0 Comments east indians, mobaikar, mumbai culture

Reena Pereira-Almeida (30) was born in a 100-year-old village called Giriz in Vasai (formerly Bassein), in one of the original

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Nov – Dec 2015 Newsletter

December 22, 2015December 23, 2015 Mobaikar 0 Comments east indians, ei, mobaikar, news, newsletter

Nov – Dec 2015 from Siddharth Pereira

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History of the East Indian Culture

May 23, 2013December 23, 2015 Mobaikar 0 Comments culture, east indians, history

History of the East Indian Culture from Siddharth Pereira

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We can’t wait until after Christmas to wish y’all Compliments if the Season - the traditional greeting once Christmas Day is over - as December is feasting on turbo mode for nearly every Christian in the city! . For us at East Indian Memory Co., it’s also the perfect time to say hello to the new readers that have joined us on our journey in the past few months 👋🏽 . Swipe to discover what we are all about and if you like what we do, drop us a line or two 💌 . #eastindian #culture #community #mumbai #thane #raigad #vasai #EIMCFun #eimcdec18 #festive #christian #indianchristians #romancatholic #bombaycatholic #eastindiancuisine #eastindianculture #calendar #exploringculture
The carved entrance door for Coutinho House stood apart from the rest of the East Indian houses we came across in Giriz, Vasai as it had one of the owner's initials carved into it. . Standing for Anton Cutin/Anthony Coutinho, Coutinho House was built to house his and his brother, Francis' families (Francis' section had its own entrance - framed by an uncarved door). . Totally, the members numbered 18 at the time, their clan only growing to include around more than 100 family members today. . However, the house, located in Nandvan village, is now used largely as a storage space than an actual dwelling. . #eastindian #architecture #heritage #oldhouse #giriz #vasai #maharashtra #india #indianhome #villagelife #farmershouse #1950s #woodenhouse #coutinho #vadval #doorsofinstagram #carveddoor #carpentry #antiquedoor #mumbai #thane #raigad #eimcdec18 #eimcohgpcalendar
If you're East Indian and have just returned from an early morning trip to sort out the pork for a wedding, what's the one drink that you reach out for? . A glass (or two) of freshly tapped taadi/toddy, of course! . On cold mornings especially, this fermented drink made from the fruit of the toddy palm is the one thing that works better than a cup of hot tea and serving it to the guests who come to help out at the wedding house for the pre-wedding meals is something of an East Indian custom. . Some of the taadi is usually also reserved for use in the batter for the bokhachey varey (the deep-fried, donut-shaped bread we make). . Sukala/cheers! . #eastindian #culture #toddy #alcohol #drinks #weddingfood #traditionaldrink #localcustoms #vasai #thane #raigad #mumbai #villagelife #gaothan #weddingcustoms #indianculture #maharashtra #india #marathi #taadi #fermentedfruit #EIMCDec18 #EIMCEIWedding
It may be the last month of the year, but Coutinho House is certainly not going to be the last house that we will be exploring with you. . Stay tuned for more on this 1950s old East Indian home as we gear up to say goodbye to 2018. . Look up the other houses we have covered so far under #EIMCOHGPCalendar . #eastindian #architecture #heritage #oldhouse #traditionalhome #1950s #vadval #farmershouse #vasai #thane #mumbai #raigad #villagelife #EIMCDec18
Have you started with your Christmas prep yet? I have three superb East Indian cookbooks to consult along with my own family cookbook and I’m no where close to making my mind up! . Which East Indian sweets do you favour? Mine is actually the simple yet rich (in true EI style) sponge cake made using a family recipe. . The cookbooks pictured here: The late Dorothy Rodrigues’ East Indian Cookbook I & II and @themichaelswamy’s The East Indian Kitchen. . #eastindian #eastindiancuisine #christmassweets #holidaycooking #culture #traditionalfood #indianfood #indiandesserts #dessert #vasai #thane #raigad #mumbai #maharashtra #india #portuguese #christmas #indiancatholic #cookbook
Jao and Aplan Shikel's* 1947 home in Small Giriz was built in a style particular to the Valkar East Indian group found in the villages of Vasai, and is an architectural style that is no longer followed by the current generation of Valkars. . Today, it is one of merely several old homes still standing in the 100-yeard-old Giriz parish. Opened up regularly to host family gatherings, it is as a result quite well-maintained. . To view more old houses featured in EIMC's 2018 calendar on old East Indian houses, look up the hashtag #EIMCOHGPCalendar on Instagram. . *John and Appolina Sequeira, in English. . #eastindian #architecture #oldhouse #villagelife #valkar #carpentershouse #sequeira #maharashtra #india #indianarchitecture #portuguesearchitecture #vasai #mumbai #thane #raigad #eimcnov18 #language #marathi #heritage
The observance of All Soul's Day on 2 November is as important to East Indians as it is for other Roman Catholic communities. On this day, the departed souls are especially remembered and honoured - almost always with food, drink and song. . The image above is of a cemetry situated on church grounds, where the graves have been cleant and decorated for All Soul's Day. . Various EI groups have different names for this sacred day and the list below is by no means exhaustive or definitive: > Almeycha Dis - Kupari/Samvedi Christian EIs > Almancha Dis - Valkar EIs > Almacha Dis and Vadlancha Hunn - Vadval EIs > Gele Melenchya Dis - Kunbi EIs > Jheli Mayli, Jele Melecha Dis, Jele Melyaancha Dis - Agri, Bhandari EIs and most of the urbanised section > Mrut Atmyancha Divas - Official Marathi . Thank you for playing, @chrisposwaity @nukkadkibhukkad @dida_can @anthea.karen @amanda_m001 @trinu.m @monica.kinny @chefshannonl & @saloni_nelson_carvalho ! . #eastindian #culture #allsoulsday #romancatholic #eimcnov18 #graveyard #cemetery #flowers #indianculture #indiancatholic #mumbai #thane #raigad #vasai #heritage #marathi #language #maharashtra #india #ancestors #kunbi #agri #bhandari #kupari #samvedichristian #vadval #valkar
This month’s quiz question is up in our Story! Play along? . #eastindian #culture #mumbai #thane #raigad #vasai #maharashtra #india #quiz #EIMCFun #eimcnov18 #eimcquiz
Some notes from a rather heart wrenching discussion on various ‘Ideas of Home’ by a group of artists showcasing their works at the 9th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, @QAGOMA . We are constantly moving from one place to another and so many of us don’t live in the home we were born and raised up in anymore. . EIs, non-EIs, if you can read my notes and would like to have a chat with me about anything mentioned there or even tell me your idea of home, I would love to talk. Please do not hesitate to DM me here 🙂 . Thankful for the artists who spoke of their lives and art and shared their personal stories and memories at this enriching session. . #eastindian #migrantstories #displacement #immigrants #brisbane #APT9GOMA #australia #vasai #thane #mumbai #raigad #livingabroad #home
Konala tal-le-le maandeli na waley-bombil paayen ka?* / Would anyone like fried golden anchovies and fresh Bombay Duck? . Undoubtedly two of the most popular and affordable seafood options, maandeli-bombil find their way to our East Indian table all too often. A simple marinade of turmeric, lemon juice and salt and then a light coating of flour or semolina to fry them to a crisp - that's all it takes to make this lip-smacking side dish/entree. . *I've used the Valkar East Indian Marathi dialect out here. If you’re an East Indian, why don’t you try commenting the same in your dialect below! 😀 . #eastindian #seafood #coastalfood #villagelife #gaothanlife #vasai #thane #raigad #mumbai #northkonkan #maharashtra #india #indianfood #fish #goldenanchovies #bombayduck #friedfish #eatlocal #ethnicfood #turmeric #valkar #language
Did you know? We also cater home-made East Indian fare for small groups and exclusive events. . As well, our masalas are prepared in small batches to ensure freshness (we never sell old stock!) . Head to eastindianmemoryco.com/EI-Masalas to learn more. . #eastindian #masala #indianfood #eastindiancuisine #homecooking #vasai #maharashtra #india #eatlocal #foodiesinmumbai #mumbaifoodie #bottlemasala #fishmasala #vindaloo #traditionalfood #smallbusiness
The aaltaar/altar of an East Indian Roman Catholic's home is one architectural feature that brings together not only the family residing within but also the surrounding neighbours. . Traditionally, families gather around it for daily prayers in the evenings and on one day during the year (usually the day when the aaltaar has been blessed or some other auspicious day), invite the neighbours for the annual teys or ruzaar/rosary prayers. . The one in Aplan/Appolina and Jao/John Shikel/Sequeira's Valkar East Indian home is one of the larger ones that we have come across. . To its right is a little entertaining area - another prominent feature of old Valkar houses. . Look up the hashtag EIMCOHGPCalendar on Instagram to find stories about the other East Indian houses we have shared. . #eastindian #culture #romancatholic #villagelife #vasai #mumbai #thane #raigad #maharashtra #india #language #rosary #altar #indiancatholic #communityspirit #indianculture #indianheritage #architecture #oldhouse #vintagefurniture #entrances #sequeira

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