How do the Goan people react to their colonial period in the chapter "A Baker From Goa"?
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The sound of their arrival and the thud of their bamboo stick can still be heard just like the olden times. During our childhood in Goa, the baker used to be our friend, companion and guide. He used to come at least twice a day.
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Bread forms an essential part of the Goan culture. There is no party or festival without bread. Marriage gifts are meaningless without the sweet bread known as the bol. Any party or a feast loses its charm without bread. A baker is very important for a village. The lady of the house must prepare sandwiches on the occasion of her daughter’s engagement. Cakes and bolinhas are a must for Christmas as well as other festivals. Thus, the presence of the baker’s furnace in the village is absolutely essential. Loaves of bread are very popular in Goa and is a staple food even in remote villages. The bread has health benefits. There are still a few small bakeries left in some of the smaller towns.
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