Goa, April 27 -- JENIFER FERNANDES

For Mario Almeida of Aldona, food is not just a business-it is a family tradition, a way of life, and a legacy he is determined to preserve.

"I started this work when I was just 10 years old," Mario says with pride. "We were first involved in the bakery business since childhood."

Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the bakery trade, Mario spent his early years learning the craft alongside his family. Their bakery was known for making fresh bread, pao, and other traditional baked items that served the local community for decades.

"Our family ran the bakery business for more than 40 years," he recalls. "We mostly made all types of bread, and that was our life."

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