Tiatr Academy Goa (TAG) to preserve Tiatr Literature

Tiatr Academy Goa
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TAG to preserve Tiatr Literature
Tiatr Academy Goa (TAG) has observed that although thousands of tiatr scripts are written and staged, there are very few tiatr scripts published in the book form. TAG intends to preserve tiatr literature for posterity. This can be done by publishing books of scripts of Tiatrs, One Act Plays and Lyrics of songs, with or without music scores. TAG, therefore will publish books of tiatr scripts, lyrics of songs, one act plays, etc in book form. Interested script writers and lyricists are requested to send three copies each of the scripts of tiatr or lyrics of songs to TAG on or before 15th November, 2009.

Promotion of Tiatr music
The TAG has observed that the number of musicians playing blowing instruments such as Trumpet and Saxphone is decreasing day by day and that these two instruments are very important in the music of the Tiatr. In view of this the TAG has formulated a scheme to encourage youth and others to learn to play blowing instruments particularly Trumpet and Saxphone by providing them with financial assistance.

Documentation of the history of Tiatr
TAG felt that there is an urgent need to document the history of Goan Tiatr. It was also strongly felt that priority must be given to oral documentation with the help of old Tiatr artistes who are still living.

Hence TAG has decided to document the history and experiences in the field of Tiatr by interviewing old artistes of Tiatr which includes writers, directors, actors, singers, musicians, persons involved in stage setting, light effects, background music, DVDs, etc. It was also resolved to document the history of tiatr by publishing books on history, critical appreciation and on any other topics related to Tiatr, its song and music.

Persons interested in taking up the work of documentation may contact the Member Secretary of TAG on phone number 9823375530 or the President on phone no. 9822170102

Tomazinho Cardozo
President
Tiatr Academy Goa

15/10/2009

[PRESS NOTE as forwarded to gasper almeida for favour of publication
to www.goa-world.com / Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter]


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GOA FEST 2009 TAKES OFF ON A HIGH NOTE IN NEW DELHI

GOA FEST 2009 TAKES OFF ON A HIGH NOTE IN NEW DELHI


GOA SADAN, a colonial style white mansion on Amrita Shergill Marg was transformed into a “Feira” of sorts, which the sights and smells of Goa. Driving past, one cannot avoid the sound of Goan Music and Reverie amidst fairy lights, which is advertisement enough for anyone looking for some entertainment of another kind.


And so GOA FEST 2009 took off to a colourful start on Friday, 6th November 2009 at 6 p.m. This three day, annual festival organized by “Goenkarancho Ekvot” an association of Goans in Delhi and the NCR in association with Department of Tourism, Government of Goa is a festival all Goans in these parts, as well as, Delhiites, Expatriates and Tourists who have come to love Goa and everything Goan look forward to eagerly.

Hon’ble Justice V.S. Sirpurkar, Judge Supreme Court of India inaugurated the Goa Fest 2009 and Shri Digambar Kamat Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa presided over the function. Gracing the occasion were important guests Shri Shripad Naik Lok Sabha MP, Rajya Sabha Member, Shri Shantaram Naik and Shri Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, Chief Secretary Goa.


The Guests were introduced in turn and welcomed with floral bouquets by members of the committee.

Mrs. Suman Kurade, Chairperson of Goenkarancho Ekvot, welcomed the guests and all present. She gave a brief of the associations activities in Delhi and the listed out the various efforts carried out in order to keep the Goan Culture alive in Delhi and the NCR. She also pleaded with the Chief Minister to ensure that the New Goa Sadan be readied soon so that Goans visiting New Delhi are not put through any inconvenience in locating lodgings


The Chief Guest Hon’ble Justice V.S. Sirpurkar in turn gave, very personal and emotional experiences of being associated with Goa and its inimitable culture. He, recounted the several occasions he visited Goa, and praised Goa for its Uniform Civil Code which grants equality to both men and women and that is something other States should take example from.


Shri Digambar Kamat appreciated the great work being done by Mrs. Kurade who with her tremendous dedication to keeping the organisation and culture alive despite all odds has achieved a great deal of support and respect from the Goans. He specially mentioned, that he had taken time off for this evening, only because he could not say no to someone so special!

Shri Shripad Naik M.P.(L.S), Shri Shantaram Naik M.P. (R.S) and Shri Sanjay Srivastava gave their experiences of living in Goa and the efforts that were being made to make it a world class tourist destination.

Two Goan students Shri Rohan Sharma And Shri Mayank Dias, who have done academically
very well in their Board examinations were honored and given a certificate each by the Chief Guests.

Father Bento Rodrigues, Principal, Fr. Agnels School then gave the vote of thanksThe festival was declared open. The guests and the crowd were treated to some Goan and Portuguese Folk Dances and Goan Music by a live Goan Band. But the main attraction as always was the food on offer – Sorpotel, Xacuti, Fish Curry, and delicious snacks to be washed down my our trademark Feni! This festival attracted huge crowds during the weekend.


Info, photos courtesy of:
Rene Baretto as forwarded to goa-world.com

UMK to present 'Mange Malpodchi'

United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK) will be organizing a cultural evening, for a noble cause of helping the HIV-affected inmates of "Sneha Sadan", Gurpur, Mangalore. The highlight of the event which will be held on 6th November 2009, from 5.30 p.m. onwards at Indian Community Senior Girls School, Salmiya, is hilarious tulu comedy play 'Mange Malpodchi', written by Parkala Panduranga Prabhu.

UMK in its press release stated that, the evening will begin with a cultural program by the local talents with children and adults dancing and singing to your hearts' content. "We are confident while you enjoy an evening of fun-packed entertainment, you will be among those who are contributing towards helping the children suffering from HIV," Mr Avil Fernandes, one of the organizers.

We assure all the Konkani and Tulu art lovers that we will make this first event memorable one, says the press release. "Through our talents, we like to serve our underprivileged brethren at the Sneha Sadan, who are lonely, who need our helping hand and word of comfort," it added.

The entry for the event is free, so be on time and reserve your seats!.