GLIMPSES

OF INDIA
A BAKER FROM GOA -
Introduction
The bakers of goa is an origin story of the
Portuguese bread in Goa. The writer mentions the
impact of the paders on the lives of the locals and
their unique contribution to society. He makes note
of the peculiar attire, the different types of bread
baked, their joyful lives and how festivities would
be incomplete without the paders.
Baking being held in high regard during those days
resulted in the rather comfortable life of the
families that baked for a living.
 Theme
The chapter revolves around the lives of
the paders whose baking is still
remembered and is a family tradition
that is still carried on to this day. The
portugese bread are even now an
important part of marriages, and feasts.
Content Analysis
The author remembers the life he lived in Goa during his
childhood, mentioning the time when the paders of Goa
played an important role in the village. The Portugese,
who were well known for their bread, left Goa a long time
ago. But the furnaces and skill still exists in Goa. According
to the pader traditions the family usually always carries
the business forward.
The paders were welcomed, as the writer recalls, by the
children who would run to greet the baker carrying a
bamboo stick, announcing his arrival, dressed in a long
dress known as kabai. The bread baked by the paders
were essential during christmas and many other
festivls. In those days baking was a very profitable
business, allowing the families to prosper and grow in
healthy conditions.
Character sketch
Content

Skilled paders Helpful

Hard Working
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Pranathi
Pragya
Veda
Reanna
Abhigna
Aadita
Shambhavi