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Question
Justify the opinion that the traditional baker and his bread play a significant role in the cultural and social fabric of Goan society.
Solution
The traditional baker and his bread play a significant role in the cultural and social fabric of Goan society.
- The Portuguese introduced their famous loaves of bread to Goa - they left but the bread-makers remained, and their age-old, time-tested furnaces still exist.
- The baker's bread was not just a food item, but it was an essential part of Goan cuisine and culture - not just a staple food item but also served as a symbol of social and economic status.
- The traditional baker and his bread - played a vital role in local commerce -- baker would sell his bread by going from house to house - a critical role in local distribution and trade.
- Bread-making tradition - passed down from one generation to the next - many bakers continuing the family profession to this day.
- Continued existence of these bakers and their furnaces represents a living connection to Goa's cultural and culinary heritage - continues to be cherished and celebrated by the local community.
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