The story “A Baker from Goa” in the chapter “Glimpses of India” is based on a baker who bakes his bread following old Portuguese traditions to keep them alive in a village of Goa. The traditional cakes and loaves of bread baked during special occasions depict the importance of the culture of Goa.

1. The baker always looked joyful and prosperous to the villagers.
2. He had a plump physique, which showed that he was always doing well.
3. The baker would be dressed like a pader, and wore a Portuguese dress known as ‘Kabai.’
4. ‘Kabai’ looked peculiar to the villagers as the dress was one piece long frock that reached down to the baker’s knees.
5. Bakers also wore a shirt and trousers shorter than full-length ones, but longer than half-pants.
6. Baker had a plump personality. He wore a traditional Portuguese dress ‘kabai’ which was a long frock reaching down only to the knees of the baker.