12 Questions
What are the bakers still referred to as in Goa?
Pader
What sound heralded the arrival of the traditional baker in the morning?
Thud and jingle of a bamboo
What did the children in Goa long for from the baker?
Bread-bangles
What do the elders often reminisce nostalgically about?
Portuguese days
What was the main profession carried on by the family generation after generation?
Baking loaves of bread
What sound did the baker's bamboo staff make during his arrival?
'Jhang, jhang'
What kind of dress did the baker or bread-seller of those days wear?
Kabai
Why did the kids peep into the baker's basket?
Out of curiosity to see the loaves
What is considered essential for a village according to the text?
Presence of a bakery and baker's furnace
Why did the author mention the mango-leaf toothbrush in the text?
To highlight cultural practices related to oral hygiene
What does the mention of hot tea washing and cleaning up everything indicate?
Tea was considered a substitute for brushing teeth
Why did people wear half pants reaching just below the knees in the past?
As part of the baker's uniform
Explore the nostalgic tales of Portuguese bakeries and traditions, where the art of making bread is still alive. Learn about the mixers, moulders, and bakers who continue this age-old practice. Discover the enduring legacy of traditional bakeries with their iconic furnaces and bamboo signaling the arrival of fresh bread.
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