“A Baker from Goa” is a chapter that remembers the old days in a Goan village. It talks about a local baker, called a pader. This baker is very important in the village. The story shows how the Portuguese left a big influence on Goan culture, especially in making bread.

The chapter tells how the baker visits the village twice a day. He brings fresh bread and makes a special sound with his bamboo staff. This sound makes the children happy because they love the bread bangles he brings.

Bread is very important in Goa. People need it for weddings, parties, and festivals. The baker’s bread makes these events special. The baker wears a special dress called a kabai, which is a long frock reaching his knees.

The baker collects his bills at the end of the month. His family is always happy and well-fed, showing that baking is a good job. The chapter shows how the baker is an important part of village life. His visits and the smell of fresh bread are special to the villagers.

The tradition of making bread continues in Goa, keeping the old Portuguese days alive and important in their culture.