Tiatr ani Khell-Tiatr

Tiatr ani Khell-Tiatr

Halinchea vorsamni Gõyant amchi Konknni machi bhorpur girest zalea ani zait asa, oxem mhonnlear fott zauchi na. Eka kallar fokot bottancher mezpa itlech tiatr boroupi, digdorspi asle zalear, aiz tech Konknni machiechea rukhak kitleoch komreo yeun, fantte ani fulam ful'leant ani bhorpur follam diunk lagleat.

Kaim vorsam fattim, favo titlo arthik adar toxench goroz tednam favo tosleo sovloteo-i naslolean Konknni machier ek tiatr sador korunk eka tiatristak aplea nakantlean kitleoch xinko kaddcheo poddtaleo. Torui astona, soglleam
addkhollink fuddo korun, apleach pinzlolea bolsak ek chimtto kaddun, amche tiatrist bhav aple tiatr, khell-tiatr ganv-ganvamni sador kortale ani ganvchea lokak thoddem bhov agllo-vegllo divirtiment diun, tankam te umedir dovortale.
Punn Konknni machier aiz ti poristhiti uronk na. Urfattench zalear, chitr bodlun, Konknni machiechi progoti ani udorgot bhorpur zalea. Ani tacho puravo xaramni, ganvamni zatole hispa bhair tiatr ani khell-tiatr. Nove tiatr, khell-tiatr boroupi, digdorspi toyar zaun, aiz amche Gõyche porjek kitlech tiatr, khell-tiatr polleunk melltat
Thoddea tiatr boroupeank, digdorspeank tiatrachem madheom ek vevsay zala. Tiatramni nhestoleam choddxea amchea kolakarank to ek vevsay zala. Zaitea amchea tiatristamni tiatrantlean aplo ghor-sonvsar kela, aplo ghorabo choloila ani aiz meren tim choloit asat.
Konknni machier dusrem bodlop: tiatranche vixoy. Eka kallar 'bhattkar-munddkar', 'saumaim-sun' ani adi. vixoy gheun, thodde amche tiatrist aple tiatr Konknni machier oxech zoroitale. Punn kalla pormannem mathear kurponnem mhonntat te bhaxen, aiz somajik, rajki mollavele nazuk vixoy gheun ani kelloun, prexokank (audience) boro sondex ditat. Punn eke vatten ami tiatrachi udorgot mhunn polletanv, zalear dusre vatten kaim karonnank lagon tiatr, khell-tiatrachi durdoxea-i zata, oxem mhonnlear fott zauchi na. Tiatrachi kothach bori aslear purona. Tea xivay, tiatrant hanga-thoim misoll kel’li komedi gorjechi.
Punn kaim tiatr, khell-tiatramni komedi pollelear, ek vittechi ani hollxigechi gozal mhonnlear zata. Ani te-te pochpochit komedi vixim tiatristank xiddkailear, tanche dolle ugoddlear, “amchea Gõykarank toslich komedi manovta nhoi?” oxem te sangtat. Kaim tiatramni kantaram udexim hea-tea tiatristank katrop, tanchem mhellem sobhemazar dhuvop amkam Gõykarank sobona.
Konknni machi sudortoli ani unchlea dorjear pavtoli zalear amche tiatr, khell-tiatramni nove, taje somazak lagu zatole vixoy gheun, tore-torechim novlam bhitor kaddop mhotvachem. Toslo kall aiz amche modem udela. Komedicho-i dorzo bhorpur vaddcho asa. Toxem kelear-uch Konknni machi odik girest zatoli ani tiatr, khell-tiatr amche modem sodanch jive urtole, vaddtole. Urum ani vaddum

P. Agxekar
I VIP
www.v-ixtt.com


http://www.goa-world.com/goa/princejacob/

Release of "Another Goa" (Margao, Monday, Nov 16, 2009)

Just a few lines to share with you the news about the upcoming release of my book, called 'Another Goa' (Broadway and Goa,1556, Pp 192, 2009). This book contains some of my favourite work on Goa, and is being released on Monday, November 16, 2009 at a function on National Press Day at the Ravindra Bhavan Margao.


I am grateful to Goanet for encouraging my growth as a writer and enabling me to get feedback (both positive and importantly critical too). This network has also helped spur me on to focus more on a Goa where the returns in mainstream journalism can otherwise be disencouraging.

Thank you warmly for being part of this journey.

The cover of the book -- done artistically by Bina Nayak -- is visible
online here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/4090272550/
or http://www.facebook.com//photo.php?pid=2663324&id=502514643

Regards and hoping to see you if you're around Margao! FN

PS: The National Press Day function begins at 10 am, with a talk by
noted journalist P. Sainath, and a panel discussion. The book release
should be later in the morning.


--
Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490
Writing, editing, alt.publishing, photography, journalism

TAG’s Tiatr Festival in Mapusa Concludes

Victor de Sa
Secretary
Tiatr Academy Goa

Press Note
for favour of publication

Panjim: 14 / 11 / 09

TAG’s Tiatr Festival Concludes

A four-day Tiatr Festival of award winning tiatrs organized by Tiatr Academy Goa concluded yesterday at Hanuman, Theatre Mapusa. In all 4 award winning tiatrs namely “Asro Zai” - winner of Kala Academy’s third award for performance - by Agnelo de Borim, “Kallokhi Uzvadd” winner of 2nd award by Derick D’Mello, “Rinn” winner of consolation prize by Peter Vaz and “Eksiddentt’ winner of 1st award by Tomazinho Cardozo were staged in the Festival.

The Festival was inaugurated by a child artiste Miss Chikita Fernandes by lighting the traditional lamp. Shri. Ciriaco Dias, a veteran tiatr artiste was the Chief Guest on the occasion. In his brief address, Shri. Ciriaco praised the efforts of the amateur tiatr artistes for introducing innovations on the tiatr stage due to Kala Academy’s yearly competitions. He also had a word of praise for TAG for organizing this festival in Mapusa which showcases the efforts of young tiatr artiste in the development of Tiatr.

Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG, in his welcome address stated that organization of the festival of award winning tiatrs will be a yearly feature and that the festival will be organized in different parts of Goa every year so that the award winning tiatrs are witnessed by tiatr lovers in different parts of Goa.

Victor de Sa, the Member Secretary proposed the vote of thanks. Shri. Joy Fernandes compeered the function.



Victor de Sa
Member Secretary

Prince Jacob's new tiatr "TUM ani AUM"

Prince Jacob has announced that his next Tiatr "TUM ani AUM" will be staged after Easter in Goa, but released in Mumbai before Lent, during a short 'thank you' address to the audience at Daiya Fencing Club Hall in Kuwait on Friday, 13/11/2009.


GW News
(as archived by gaspar almeida)

13/11/2009

Chuck Konnachi - Konkani Tiatro in Toronto

From: "Brian Costa"


Chuck Konnachi - Konkani Tiatro in Toronto




O Portugues foi mas a nossa lingua Konkani esta

Viva O Konkani, Viva O Goa

CHUK KONNACHI
(Review and Interview with Director Marshal Fernandes)

October 24th, 2009; History was created at Michael Power High School by Producer
Sandra Menezes, Director Marshal Fernandes and their entire cast and crew of the
Konkani Tiatro "CHUK KONNACHI".

I have attended Konkani Tiatros in Toronto for the past several years and I must say
nothing ever came close to this fantastic and extravagant performance. My hats off
to Sandra Menezes and Marshal Fernandes for giving the Goans of Toronto something to
remember for years to come; Sandra has produced this sold out event and Marshal has
casted the best cast ever and directed this play at its best.

I had nothing but praises and compliments to the team of Chuk Konnachi. My personal
review begins when I reached Michael Power School at 1:50 p.m. After a few rounds in
the parking lot I managed to find a spot and was surprised to see a full parking
lot. I entered the school at 2:05 p.m. and was surprised again to see the crowed
hallway. People were lining up to enter, some to grab goodies given by Kevin D'Souza
(Platinum Sponsor) and some to view the Konkani Song Book by Francis Rodrigues.
Ultimately all present were soon to be witnessing the best drama ever staged in
Toronto. Some people were looking for tickets, but in vain. This show was apparently
sold out weeks before October 24th. The hall management was smooth and superb, only
to find out that Silviano Barbosa, Roliffe D'Souza and their team was responsible
for this efficiency.

Once seated in the auditorium, it was 2:20 p.m. and I expected the show to commence
at least at 3:00 p.m. To my pleasant surprise, Dr. Lucina Pinto came on the stage at
2:30 p.m. sharp to render the national anthem "O'Canada" in Konkani, What a delight!
I was given to understand that this anthem was translated by the director, Marshal
Fernandes - another great feat.

Soon after the national anthem, Joe Vaz, Rhio Gracias and Marshal Fernandes sang one
of the best composed songs, M.Boyer to whom this Tiatro was tributed and the song
was composed by Marshal Fernandes. From then on there was no looking back; the play
went on with beautiful ear pleasing songs. The timing and the flow of the scenes
were impeccable. There was no time for boredom nor to think of what was coming up
next. It was smooth sailing throughout the Tiatro.

I cannot pick nor point any single individual that did not perform at his/her best,
and for that performance, the audience was pleased, satisfied and went home with a
memory that will last for years to come. The stage sets were so simple, yet brought
out the reality of homes in Goa and was a pleasant sight to the eyes of the viewers.
I believe this credit goes to the stage manager, A.C. Pereira and his team. A.C.
also received a "Dedicated Contribution" award for his past work contributed to the
Konkani stage; a well deserved one.

Before I get into the review of the play, I'd like to comment on the songs which
were so beautiful and pleasing that I must congratulate all the singers who did a
wonderful job. This is the first time I have ever heard so many locally composed
songs, I can see that talent is in abundance in Toronto and I thank the composers
for bringing their talent on stage. I would like to recognize these individuals as
it takes a lot of talent and sacrifice to compose songs and train individuals to
perform them on stage.

O'Canada - Composed by Marshal Fernandes, performed by Dr. Luicna Pinto
M.Boyer - Composed by Marshal Fernandes, performed by Joe Vaz, Rhio Gracias and
Marshal Fernandes
Bhagientlem Full - Composed by Chris Gomes, performed by Hazel Jacob and Chris Gomes
UK- Canada - Goa - Composed by Jack Fernandes, performed by Tony D'Silva, Olavio
DaCosta and Jack Fernandes
Amche Musician - Composed by Marshal Fernandes, performed by Joe Vaz
Fuddlem Xincop - Composed by Chris Gomes, performed by Clema Fernandes and Chris
Gomes
Jinga Mummy - Hit Song of the evening - Composed by Marshal Fernandes, performed by
Rhiza Gracias and Sylda Gracias
Hot Pants - Composed by Jack Fernandes, performed by Jack Fernandes
Ami Goeankar - Closing Chorus - Composed by Marshal Fernandes, performed by Joe Vaz,
Rhia Gracis, Olav Da Costa, Yolanda Gracias, Hazel Jacob, Tony D'Silva, Sandra
Menezes and Marshal Fernandes
Mog Mog Mog (Canto) - Composed by Marshal Fernandes, performed by Sandra Menezes and
Olavio DaCosta

Other hit songs included:
Mobile - Olympio Fernandes
Johnny Zai - Hazel Jacob
Football - Olympio Fernandes and Ruth Kumar
Mog Mozo Kortai - Auggie Pereira
Putachem Cazar - Staphanie Manezes, Rhio Gracias, Sandra Menezes and Marshal
Fernandes
Tribute to Lorna – Performed by the melodious Ruth Kumar

Congratulations! to all composers and singers for a job well done and displaying a
talent one would only think of finding in Goa - KUDOS!

Now for the play, what can I say, this was a drama where the audience was dazzled
with the story line and comedy that left no room for anything but praises and
compliments. Right from start to finish, it was fantastic and people in the
auditorium were roaring with laughter throughout. One point of recognition goes to
the director for selecting a cast that played their roles to the fullest and at the
highest level.

Beginning with Pai (Bonfilio Pereira), a new found talent by Marshal Fernandes,
performed his role flawlessly along with his stage wife (Yolanda Gracias) who
demonstrated her feisty and rich lady role to perfection. It was a perfect match for
a household couple. Their children, Rhiza, who made the audience cry, along with
Bonfilio were simply great. Grace Almeida, who played a flirtatious role caught the
eye of the audience. Sandra Menezes, the third daughter, played her part so well, it
suited her personality and I felt that she depicted her character as best as it
could be played. Joe Vaz, Tony D'Silva, Olavio DaCosta and Benny Pereira who played
as Husbands, Fiancée, and Boyfriend were superb and demonstrated their roles to
perfection. These couples were like matches made in heaven and to my eyes, I felt
that I was watching an everyday life story of a household. Great Job!

Chris Gomes, in his multi-personality role, played as Grace's Boyfriend brought in
the character that not many could perform. His dashing life style in the play (a
playboy) brought life to the whole event. Dr. Menezes, played by Stephanie Menezes,
was a small but crucial role to fill in the storyline. Stephanie, a young talented
actor and singer showed that young talent can be groomed and made ready for the
Konkani Stage. Congratulations Stephanie, keep it up. Olympio Fernandes, who made a
cameo appearance as a priest closed the play in a memorable manner.

I could go on and on and on, but the above was a simplistic view of the drama.

The Comedians that left the audience roaring with laughter every minute they were on
stage were simply terrific and deserved a standing ovation in my books. Agnelo
Gracias, who played as Mama (Uncle) was impeccable with his flawless command of
xasti Konkani and the control of the stage. His performance was just outstanding. He
was paired with Sera Barbosa (Consu), whose simple appearance itself was enough for
the audience. Sera was outstanding in her own brilliant way of comedy that made the
people wanting more and more. Agnelo and Sera combination was a sight for sore eyes.
Marshal Fernandes (Leitao) who played a simpleton (Lollo) was just too good. His
appearance, comedic mannerism and the comedy itself brought the house down with
laughter. I must say, Agnelo, Sera and Marshal paid us back in full and was worth
every penny.

The event was closed with the fantastic rendering of "Ami Goeankar" a song composed
by Marshal Fernandes, showed unity among Goans and the love for Konkani. The
audience, I am sure were left with hunger for more. Unfortunately, there is only so
much these talented folks can do within the allotted time. I am positive that our
hunger and thirst will be quenched by this team, in the near future by giving us
another of their extraordinary performance.

In speaking to some of the people in the audience, during intermission and after the
Tiatro, here’s what some of them had to say:

"Anson Pott Borlem"
"The best we have ever seen"
"Nothing short of perfection"
"Need more Tiatrs such as Chuk Konnachi"
"Jinga Mummy was the best song"
"The whole package was fantastic"
"They should do a second show"
"Never before we have seen a Tiatro without boredom and gaps"
"Perfect timing, unlike in the past"
and much more................................

I was so pleased with the whole show that I had the urge to find out the factors
contributing to such a huge success. Unfortunately, I could not speak to the
Producer, Sandra Menezes, hence I took the liberty to interview the Director,
Marshal Fernandes, who I believe was Sandra’s right-hand man and driving force
behind this production.




I-Interviewer / M-Marshal Fernandes

I - Marshal, since when did you start working on this project?
M - This Tiatr was scheduled to be staged a few years ago, unfortunately was
cancelled due to SARS. Since we had worked so hard on this, I could not see it go
unperformed. Hence, Joe, Agnelo, Sandra and I got together and decided to stage it
in 2009. To answer your question, we began rehearsals on July 05, 2009 with breaks
in between. Prior to that there were months of planning administrative work as well.

I - How did you to select such a perfect cast?
M- I have worked with most of the cast over the years and have a very good idea of
what each individual is capable of. I had help from Agnelo Gracias and Sandra
Menezes in selecting some of the cast members. Bonfilio Pereira and Sylda Gracias
were the only new members of our team and there are no regrets.

I - How did you manage to have such a perfect timing from start to finish?
M - It was our objective from day one that we would begin the play on time and we
did it. In fact, someone told me that we actually began the play a minute earlier
then scheduled. Never before has this happened. This is attributed to the hard work
and efficiency of the back stage crew, the play coordinator, the prompter, actors,
singers, etc, who were thoroughly focused on what each one had to do. Great Team!

I - What kind of marketing strategy did you put in place to have a sold out
audience?
M - Trade Secret my friend, Trade Secret, just kidding. I had the best team ever,
what can I say, each one put in their 100% to promote this event and pushed hard to
sell the tickets. The tickets were well distributed across GTA, the event was well
publicized months before, and most importantly word of mouth goes a long way. My
family, especially my Mom played a big role in promoting this event. I would like to
quote my Mom in one of her telephone conversation " Mojea cheddeacho Tiatr assa
Octoberant, soglin evunkuch zai, ekdom boro tiatr" then she continues "Ticketi zai
zalear maka sangat" and this type of promotion went on in most of the conversations.
In speaking to my Mom, she told me that the reason we had a good and sold out show
was due to the fact that she prayed that the Tiatro would be a success, and Yes! God
did hear her prayers. I joked with her and said that she prayed too hard as the
tickets were sold out three weeks in advance. Jokes aside, God’s blessings were with
us throughout the tenure of this project. But, keep in mind, one person cannot
achieve this type of success; it's simply the best team work I have ever seen.

I – I had the opportunity to speak to some of the actors and the one comment that
most of them made was “Marshal is always so calm and composed that we had no
pressure to deliver what we were set out to accomplish” What do you have to say to
this effect?

M – What can I say, my job as a director ended on Friday October 23rd, 2009. On
October 24th, I was one of the actors, however, giving a bird’s eye view to the
production along with Sandra Menezes. Whatever happens on the final day is
inevitable as I had full confidence in my actors and singers as well as the stage
crew. I have worked with most of the team for years and was positive that they will
do their job to the satisfaction of the audience.

I – What can you say about your team?
M – What I want to say cannot be put on paper; no words can describe the effort,
commitment, dedication, respect and hard work put into this production. It is
because of them that we have achieved this success. Right from the individual who
opens/closes the curtain to the people who do the projections, sound, band, stage
sets, transitions, actors, singers, prompters, etc are crucial to our success. If
any of them fail to do their job, this event would have failed. In addition, all the
folks who have helped in promoting this event, selling tickets, managing the hall,
etc were equally important. Last but not least, the families of the actors and
singers who have sacrificed their time with their loved ones are also contributing
factors to this success. To them I am and will be forever grateful. In a nut shell,
I cannot emphasize more on the three words – Great Team Work.

I – What are your comments about the rehearsals?
M – Oh, On July 05, 2009, and followed through every Sunday until October 24th. Of
Course, we had breaks in between, but the point is of dedication commitment. One
most important factor I like to consider is that we have fun, and that’s what we did
for 4 months. Yes, we had ups and downs and pressures, etc, but we were all
committed and the end result depicted the same. In addition to our talent we had a
great team that gets along with each other, respects each other and supports each
other in time of need. That in itself is sufficient to constitute the makeup of a
great team.

I – I heard that the Goan Folks are requesting a second show. I heard that people
came from Montreal, Halifax, Chicago, and Hamilton to watch this play, what are your
future plans?
M – Unfortunately, we will not be having a second show in Toronto. God willing, we
will all be healthy and ready to come up with another hit Tiatro in the near future.
As a matter of fact, Sandra Menezes, I and the team are in the planning phases of
producing an event that hopefully will be as successful as this. It is the biggest
compliment one can ever get, when your audience is comprised of various cities and
towns. I personally received numerous e-mails from fans who were more than satisfied
with our Tiatro. Similarly, all of the actors and singers received such e-mails and
phone calls as well. One, Mrs. Lamas actually wrote a letter to Sandra and me
congratulating the team on such a great performance. I intend to post all of the
feedback on some site whereby all can see the response of the audience.

I – Marshal, I have taken enough of your time and I thank you very much for speaking
to me. I’d like to congratulate the entire cast, musicians, sound, etc for a
fabulous job and giving us Goans an evening to remember.
M – It is my pleasure to speak to you and again, my thanks to all the people and my
crew for making CHUK KONNACHI a great success. If there was anything that was not to
your satisfaction, I take full responsibility as the actors and singers did what
they were supposed to do. A small request to all reading this interview, Keep
Konkani Alive and keep the oil burning to keep the flame of Konkani going in
Toronto/Canada.


“Tumcam sogleank Deu borem corum



Thank you

Brian Costa
Toronto/Borda, Margao

Sidhanath shines in new Konkani album ‘Valley of Colorz’

Sidhanath shines


Hats off to Junior Buyao for coming up with his new Konkani album ‘Valley of Colorz’, which has mesmerised music lovers. I appreciate Sidhanath’s gesture of supporting the flood victims of Canacona by offering to contribute the sale proceeds of the album. I also liked the idea of accepting orders through SMS.

Sidhanath Buyao has continued his father’s legacy of keeping the flag of our mother tongue, Konkani, flying high, and to take it to the prople through music and songs.

The highlight of the album is the last song, sung by Goem Shahir Ulhas Buyao a couple of months before he passed away. The song, ‘Zayat Zage’, which aroused Goans during the historic Opinion Poll is forever embedded in our hearts.


Custodio Araujo, Santa Cruz

Konkani dying in Goa

Konkani dying in Goa

It is said, “Amche mae bhashek aiz pasun konne jivi dovorlea bavani, voi tea padrini, toxench potrani, tech porim tiatristani, tika mannkam motiamni surngar korun dovorlea ghorib Goykarani.” (Konkani has been kept alive first by priests, then by the papers and finally by tiatrists, and it is the poor Goans who have honoured and cherished the language.)

But priests protected Konkani because they wanted to use it to propagate the Gospel and not because they loved the language. It is they who disgraced Konkani by bringing it to the level of cooks, sankistaos and pedos by conversing with them only for specific purposes, and otherwise using Portuguese to converse among themselves. Today priests need not use and protect Konkani because it is useless now that the Gospel is very well understood by the people in English, probably better than in Konkani.

Secondly, there was once a time when Konkani newspapers played a major role in the development and protection and promotion of Konkani. But now, since every Ladru, Pedru, Bostiao, Joku and Kotrin is fed on Konglish, what is the use of Konkani papers?

Thirdly, tiatr was once a huge movement in support of Konkani promotion and protection but now no longer. It is coming to an end because of lack of patronage by the new English-educated generation. Earlier, the average Goenkar was still not affluent, but with the acquisition of abundant wealth, the poor revolted against the so-called elite and educated Goans of yesteryears and emulated them by discarding Konkani.

Is it any wonder that Konkani is dying in Goa?



Reo Cunha, Moira
Letter to the Editor Columns/Herald/Nov. 14, 2009
http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=29892&cid=13

‘T20 of Indian Cinema’ launched

‘T20 of Indian Cinema’ launched

HERALD REPORTER/PANJIM, NOV 13, 2009


With an aim to promote the ensuing annual International Film Festival of India to be held at the end of this month in Goa, the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) has launched a contest - ‘T20 of Indian Cinema’ to rate the top 20 among the 40,000 odd films that have been made in the country since the beginning of cinema in India 96 years ago.
ESG’s Chief Executive Officer Manoj Srivastava told reporters that the contest that began on 10 November and ending on 29 November is being run on a made-for-the-occasion website www.t20ofindiancinema.com and is open to all.
The first twenty entries that match a master list merged from the choices of 10 prominent directors and an equal number of film critics from different film regions in the country will win for the entrant an all expenses paid trip to Goa. The first twenty entries that match the best film will also fetch a similar award.
Says ESG CEO Manoj Srivastava, “We want to create awareness about the richness of Indian cinema to today’s youth who are not even aware about the films made in the seventies and eighties.”
“Next year’s edition will call for the best 20 male actors, the year after that the best twenty female actors and then during the centennial year we will have a contest to rate the best twenty directors,” Srivastava adds.
“A contest such as this will definitely spread awareness about Kannada cinema, especially if one or more of Kannada films are picked among the top twenty best films ever made in India,” said Kannada Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) president and female actor Jaimala.
“It is an opportunity to bring awareness about the greatness of Kannada cinema and culture across the world,” she added.
ESG is the nodal agency appointed by the Government of Goa in 2004 in the auspices of the IFFI and its main objective is to frame a policy to help cultivate Goa into a world-class international entertainment nerve center of India and to work towards building global visibility and branding for the IFFI.

www.oheraldo.in

Tavia Machado is ‘Kingfisher Voice of Goa 2009’

Tavia Machado is ‘Kingfisher Voice of Goa 2009’

NT Network
Tuesday, 10 November 2009


Yet again ‘Kingfisher Voice of Goa 2009’ brought into focus the abundant talent available in Goa. While Tavia Machado from Siolim emerged the judges’ choice for the coveted title in the English round, P S Roy came up trumps at the Indian Language round.

The winners were awarded a bounty in prizes. The finals was also given the touch of glamour with performances by India’s well know boy band, ‘A Band of Boys’ at the Indian Language round on Saturday while Lucky Ali enthralled the audience at the finals of the English round on Sunday. ‘A Band of Boys’ interacted with the audience and got them to participate in their performance. Lucky Ali drew an instant round of applause as the crowd welcomed him on stage. He performed some of his hit numbers and had everyone in good spirits.

The bands ‘Symphony’ entertained on Saturday while ‘Pure Magic’ gave their best to the Sunday crowd at the Go-A Kart Track, Nuvem. The Russian dancers also added to the glamour on the occasion. The event brought in the carnival mood and enjoyment reigned supreme. The judges for the Indian Language round were Saish Deshpande, Pravin Naik and Sachin Chatte. The English round was judged by Roque Lazarus, Mukesh Ghantwal and Seby Fernandes.

http://www.navhindtimes.in/buzz/4887-tavia-machado-is-kingfisher-voice-of-goa-2009

(As forwarded by Lino B. Dourado)

Kallokhi uzvadd - winner of nine awards to be staged at Hanuman

Kallokhi uzvadd - winner of nine awards to be staged at Hanuman
theatre Mapusa on Wednesday 11th November 7pm
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Newcomers Serula Art and Culture Academy, which comprises of the villages of Pomburpa, Penha de Franca, Socorro and Salvador do Mundo will stage its much acclaimed tiatr “Kallokhi Uzvadd” at Hanuman theatre, Mapusa at 7pm. The tickets are only Rs.30 per show or Rs.100 pass for all four shows and are available at the counter.

The Tiatr Academy of Goa in its bid to promote tiatr in bardez will stage four award winning tiatrs from the 35th All Goa Tiatr competition held at the Kala Academy recently. On the 10th “Asro zai”, 11th “Kallokhi Uzvadd”, 12th “Rinn” and 13th “Eksiddent” will be held at 7pm.

It’s the first time in many years that tiatrs will be held at 7pm instead of its usual mapusa time of 3:30pm. Says Mr. Mario Fernandes Spokesman for Serula arts and culture academy, “We are delighted and pleased that the tiatr academy of goa has chosen Mapusa to be the venue for this tiatr festival. Presently tiatr lovers from bardez have to travel to Panjim or Margao to watch quality tiatr which means
travelling a lot of distance. Our tiatr Kallokhi Uzvadd has given us an opportunity to promote young talent.

“The teen stars of the academy made us all proud by winning three first prizes. Little dynamite Shenaya Pereira won the best child artist and a merit certificate for singing as she did a brilliant job by keeping the entire audience entertained with her charm, also Wonder Boy Cameron Fernandes who one the first prize in singing with his melodious voice and style and 17 year old British born Ashley Fernandes and his band were declared the first prize as the “Best Band” at the competition. The seven man band comprising of Francis Azavedo on Trumpet, Dominic de Souza on Bass,
Ashley Fernandes on keyboards, Sammy Braganza on trombone, Tony Fernandes on rhythm guitar and Roy Menezes on saxophone.

We are particularly pleased that the band has won the first prize as the young musicians practised hard and the result bodes well for the future”.

The academy are also going to participate in the forthcoming All Goa Marathi Natak Competition to be held at the Kala Academy in January 2010 and many of our actors and musicians will be part of the competition.


(ashley fernandes)

Kuwait Goan Stars to perform at Qatar

Kuwait Goan Stars to perform at Qatar

By Gasper Crasto

Kuwait November 8, 2009: Kuwait's young music maestro Shahu Almeida will provide live music at the annual mega Konkani musical show at Doha Qatar organized by the Goan Cultural Group.

The unique style musical to be held at Gulf Cinema, Doha, will present celebrated singers from Goa such as Xavier Gomes, Francis de Tuvem, Marcus Vaz, Lawry Travasso, Mario Menezes, Rosy Alvares, etc. Topmost comedians of the Konkani stage Ben Evangelisto, Sally and Joanna are also invited to add spice to the night.

The highlight of the show is going to be a 'creative' opening chorus, according to the organizers Mr. Maurice Pereira and Paul Fernandes of the Goan Cultural Group.

Kuwait's trio singers Mario de Majorda, Cajetan de Sanvordem and Michael D'Silva will add color to the evening with their memorable hits.

Cajetan Pereira - a flamboyant singer

Kala Academy Award winner for Best Actor and Konkani Bhasha Mandal's Best Singer Award winner Cajetan Pereira is popularly known as Cajetan de Sanvordem.

Born to Jose Salvador and Maria Magdalena Pereira at Sanvordem-Goa, Cajetan first came into spotlight when he was just 8 years of age whilst singing in school and village dramas.



Besides acting and singing Cajetan is a public figure in social activities. Time and again, he has been elected to several Indian organizations. He is the President of United Friends Club – a football association and the Ex-President of Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonstha (KGTS). He is also the President of Guardian Angel Club of Sanvordem (Kuwait), Head of Cultural Cell of Goan Welfare Society (GWS) since inception, and an active member of Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF).

Apart from being a flamboyant actor, Cajetan is also a versatile compere. His voice, diction, flair and linguistic abilities, especially with his mother-tongue Konkani makes his presence felt vibrantly at Goan cultural programs and social gatherings. He is also good in penning slogans in Konkani. Cajetan's cursive 'handwriting' skill should be seen to be believed and his sense of humor heard to understand the simplicity of life.

Stage great Mario de Majorda

Mario Fernandes, popularly known as Mario de Majorda is one of the established stalwarts of Konkani Stage.

Mario started as a singer at a young age of 13 in 'Somdir ani Lharam' of Felly Lucas and later sang in Jeoffrey de Majorda's 'To Monis Konn'.

Born to Antonette Severina Fernandes and John Fernandes, Mario comes from the beautiful coastal village of Calata-Majorda, Goa. He came to Kuwait in 1983 and has been active ever since on stage and other activities. Initially, Mario was able to pursue his great enthusiasm for acting by helping out in the Holy Family Cathedral's Parents Day programs wherein he used to write, direct, act, compose and also sing songs. He is currently the In-charge of the choir. His presence and works in Kuwait-Goa Tiatristhanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) and Goan Welfare Society (GWS) are hugely noticeable among the Indian community.

Michael D'Silva – one of Kuwait's most popular singer

Michael D'Silva has been performing on stage in Kuwait since 1994. Known for his poetical composing, Michael first sang in Mario de Majorda's drama 'Sambau'.

Maestro Shahu - A shining star across the shores

Amongst the contemporary big names of musicians, the name of Francis Almeida, popularly known as Shahu shines amongst the stellar bracket of Goa's top-notch musicians with his indispensable contribution towards the art.

Shahu may be recognized more in the genre of dramas. But behind his simplicity, is the unmistakable halo of his talent as a star musician of Goan bands. With his past penchant and passion for innovative, brilliant music, Shahu continues on what he loves to do best - hypnotize his listeners to a magical sway.


Shahu

In his latest performance, Shahu captivated the audience at the Kuwait Goa Tiatristhanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) Konkani musical entitled 'Tiatristponn Devachem Dennem' held recently at Hawally AC Auditorium. He led a group of musicians orchestrating on his favorite keyboards as well as the saxophone.

With his ability to play different instruments, Shahu also leads a band in Kuwait called 2..S#arp.

With 2..S#arp, Shahu's music spans a broad range of harmonies, from Goan and foreign-inspired music to more modern trends with mixtures of genres and ethnic elements. The group is quite popular among Goans, they have even played alongside Goa's topmost band Forefront and many other local bands.

Few however know that Shahu, a dynamic talent with his keyboard, began his tryst with music drumming his way into the hearts of his school-mates at his school's Annual Gatherings, propelling him into the musical horizon forever. He is the alumnus of St. Francis Xavier H. School Macazana and Guardian Angel College, Sanvordem.

Evolving into an ace drummer, he had the rare and splendid opportunity of honing his musical skills under the baton of Chris Perry, the eternal icon and consummate genius of Goan music and playing alongside his son Errol Perry. With music flowing in his veins, his drum beats reverberated in many well-known Goan bands of the nineties such as 'Ultimate', 'Magic Touch', 'The News', 'Human Status', 'Black Lace', etc, to name a few. Shahu disclosed that he played in over 1000 weddings as a drummer with these groups.

But it was his evolution into a keyboardist that shot him into instant fame. Interestingly, Shahu switched over to the keyboards not on his own volition but at the suggestion of Fr. Livio D'Mello under whose cudgel he played for the choir at St. Francis Xavier's church, Macasana. From then on there was no looking back.

Shahu has indeed come a long way with his association with music spanning over a decade. His musical creativity was elevated further after his arrival in Kuwait in October 1999. He began with a bang in Kuwait-based director Jose Rod's unmatched Broadway hit 'Tujem Nanv Vhodd zaum' which was staged all over the Middle East and back home in Goa.

Shahu has also played in Muscat, Doha, Bahrain, Bangalore, Darjeeling, etc, and performed for top directors such as Prem Kumar, Roseferns, Jacob, Menino de Bandar, Pascoal Rodrigues, C.D. Silva, John D' Silva, Ben Evangelist, Rosario Rodrigues, etc, apart from all the directors in Kuwait. He also did a short musical stint playing live music at Dubai's famous Viva Goa hotel.

Shahu's most challenging one-man performance was in Mini Mario's 'Kiteak Ho Bazar Cholta?' staged in Kuwait in 2007. "I had to pick-up the notes on the troupe's arrival on the morning of the show and I can proudly say that I played to perfection without proper rehearsals," says Shahu, adding further, "with musical notes handy, I can play non stop music for over 8 hours.

The young maestro can be aptly described as a consummate artist with an alluring passion and drive for music. Undoubtedly his heart thumps 'musical' beats, for when it comes to music he is simply indefatigable, endowed with an amazing genius -- coupled with a prodigious memory for music.

Shahu reached the highpoint of his career when he was roped in as the music composer by the doyen of Konkani stage, the legendary Rosario Rodrigues wherein his captivating rhythm set aflame many of the unforgettable hits like 'Hanv Kallukant Sandlim' where Shahu pioneered the unique 'one man band' concept providing the entire spectrum of music on a single keyboard! Under the ace director's able tutelage Shahu had a free rein toying with refreshing, innovative ideas which enabled him to break new grounds by pushing hard the frontiers of Goan music.

With sky being the limit, Shahu went on to produce innumerable chart busting scores for numerous hit dramas and musicals which gained him popularity of a household name.

Music apart, Shahu is an intensely endearing and an adorable human being who attaches great value to friendships and family ties. Blessed with a wonderful wife (Clemmie) and a cherubic son named Aerosmith, and daughter Acasia, Shahu is a devoted husband, a doting father and a dutiful son.

Sensitive and devout to the core, Shahu plays for the Holy Family Cathedral Church choir (Kuwait) for the 8.00 a.m mass every Friday since 1999. Time and experience have greatly enriched his remarkable musical abilities and today Shahu continues to add increasing complexity and refinement to his astounding gift of music which is sure to hold the audience in a thrall for years to come!

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Tiatr Festival in Mapusa from 10/11/2009

Tiatr Festival in Mapusa from 10/11/2009

A festival of Award winning tiatrs organized by Tiatr Academy Goa (TAG) begins today (10 / 11 / 09 ) at at 7.00 p . m at the Hanuman Theatre, Mapusa. In all 4 award winning tiatrs in the recently concluded 35th Tiatr Competition organized by Kala Akademy, Goa will be staged. As per the schedule “Asro Zai” written by Agnelo de Borim will be staged on 10th November, “Kallokhi Uzvadd” written by Derick D’Mello on 11th November, “Rinn” written by Peter Vaz on 12th instant and “Eksiddent” by Tomazinho Cardozo on 13th November.

A nominal entrance fee (ticket) of Rs. 30 per person has been fixed. As there is no reservation the sitting will be provided on ‘first cum first serve basis’. A limited number of Seasonal Passes are made which will cost Rs. 100/- for all four shows.

The Tiatr Festival of Award Winning Tiatrs is organized for the purpose of giving opportunity to the tiatr lovers from other parts of Goa to witness prize winning tiatrs of Kala Akademy’s yearly Tiatr competition. This festival will be held in different places every year so that the people of Goa may be able to taste the richness of tiatr staged in the yearly Tiatr Festivals by Kala Akademy.

Tiatr lovers from Bardez and surrounding areas are requested to take note of the festival and attend in large number so that they get the first hand information of the tiatrs staged by amateur artistes in the yearly Tiatr Competitions.

Tiatr Festival begins from Today in Mapusa

Tomazinho Cardozo
President
Tiatr Academy Goa

Press Note
for favour of publication

Panjim: 09/11/09

Tiatr Festival begins from Today

A festival of Award winning tiatrs organized by Tiatr Academy Goa (TAG) begins today (10/11/09) at at 7.00 p . m at the Hanuman Theatre, Mapusa. In all 4 award winning tiatrs in the recently concluded 35th Tiatr Competition organized by Kala Akademy, Goa will be staged. As per the schedule “Asro Zai” written by Agnelo de Borim will be staged on 10th November, “Kallokhi Uzvadd” written by Derick D’Mello on 11th November, “Rinn” written by Peter Vaz on 12th instant and “Eksiddent” by Tomazinho Cardozo on 13th November.

A nominal entrance fee (ticket) of Rs. 30 per person has been fixed. As there is no reservation the sitting will be provided on ‘first cum first serve basis’. A limited number of Seasonal Passes are made which will cost Rs. 100/- for all four shows.

The Tiatr Festival of Award Winning Tiatrs is organized for the purpose of giving opportunity to the tiatr lovers from other parts of Goa to witness prize winning tiatrs of Kala Akademy’s yearly Tiatr competition. This festival will be held in different places every year so that the people of Goa may be able to taste the richness of tiatr staged in the yearly Tiatr Festivals by Kala Akademy.

Tiatr lovers from Bardez and surrounding areas are requested to take note of the festival and attend in large number so that they get the first hand information of the tiatrs staged by amateur artistes in the yearly Tiatr Competitions.


Tomazinho Cardozo
President – TAG

CRUZ SANNY VAZ (Sanny de Quepem) - 2nd Death Anniversary

2nd Death Anniversary

In loving memory of CRUZ SANNY VAZ
(Sonarbhat, Quepem)


It came to us as a shock, the day you silently lfet,
with broken hearts and grief we wept,
all we have are memories to remember,
of the times we shared together.
Your love and affection, caring and devotion.
We will always miss you dada,
for being the best we ever had
and from this world till we depart
you will always be in our hearts.


There will be a requiem mass for the soul of beloved CRUZ SANNY VAZ
on Tuesday, 10th November 2009, at 7:00 a.m. at the Holy Cross Church,
Quepem, followed by prayers at the grave, offered by his sorrowful wife,
children and family.

Relatives and Friends kindly accept this as the only intimation.


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MUMBAI GOAN ASSOCIATION CLEBRATES ‘WORLD GOA DAY’

MUMBAI GOAN ASSOCIATION CLEBRATES ‘WORLD GOA DAY’
ON 13TH DECEMBER 2009 AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL SCHOOL QUADRANGLE, CHEMBUR, MUMBAI.
TIMING: 10.30 AM TO 3PM


Mumbai Goan Association [MGA] has coalesced into a veritable cauldron of palpable excitement for the Goan diasporas in Mumbai; that is nostalgically etched in their psychic literally, yearning for anything Goan.

This would include Mumbai City Limits, Thane City, Thane Central Side, Thane District Suburbs, Navi Mumbai City, Area from Navi Mumbai to Panvel City, Mira rd to Virar.

The association formed recently to celebrate ‘World Goa Day’ 2009 is federated to the WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS – [WAGA] under the leadership of Mr. Rene Barreto

The aim of the association is to join Mumbai Goans locally and internationally under one umbrella with a focus on celebrating unity that fosters brotherhood between all Goans, irrespective of creed thereby reiterating the unique ‘Goan Identity’ that endears to the world. The association thereby promotes ‘Konkani’ among Goans through art and drama keeping in mind the assistance that may be required to further Goan enterprise in all spheres of life leading to holistic wellbeing of the community and its state building a world class India in time to come.

Come and renew your historic roots and ancestry – thereby knowing who you are

TOGETHER we can make a BIGGER difference.

Contact the association now and lend your support in promoting celebrating Goan culture & Unity

Contact: Tel & email as follows.
MUMBAI GOAN ASSOCIATION
Off: 45,R.C. Rd, Next to Fine Arts Auditorium,
Near Chembur Flyover, Chembur (E), Mumbai Pin 400 071
Cell: +9198215 03377 / +9198218 03377 Email: tandonjude@hotmail.com
Off: C/o Aspen Tree Services Pvt. Ltd.1/7, Tulsi Vihar CHS, Tulsi Dham, Pokhran Rd., Thane City (W) Pin 400 071
Tel: 022 6710 3422 / 022 6710 34100 Fax: 022671 03421
Email: ashley.dsilva@mycareinternational.com / ashley.dsilva@gmail.com

Prince Jacob's wake-up call in "ZAIAT ZAGE"

Prince Jacob's wake-up call in "ZAIAT ZAGE"


PRINCE Jacob is all set to present his Konkani drama "Zaiat Zage" - 70 mm Entertainment in Kuwait on 13th November 2009 (Friday) at the Daiya Fencing Club Hall (2nd Ring Road-Daiya) at 4:15 p.m. sharp. The show is organized to celebrate the 7th anniversary of Kala Mogui Kuwait. Transport arrangement has been made from Kuwait City - Bus will ply from Tasty Restuarant, Near G.P.O., Kuwait City.
The chief guest, H.E. Shri Ajai Malhotra, Ambassador of India and the guest of honour is Mr. Albano Pinto. Prince Jacob & his Troupe will take the stage as scheduled to meet the chief guest's schedule.
Book your seats in advance to avoid last minute disappointment and the organizers seek full cooperation from the Konkani loving people and thank in advance.
For reservations please contact Raja Stores, Kuwait City - Tel: 22412970 or organizers: 99391452, 97439165, 24726524 or email: kalamogui@gmail.com

ON PRINCE JACOB:
"I was crying bitterly at the death of my father and suddenly, I heard the audience laugh", recalling a scene from Roseferns' Akant (one of his early dramas) he says, "From that instant I realized that the audience expected only comedy from me." Several laughter filled years later, Antonio Pereira crowned Minguel Jacob Carmo Luis Fernandes, the Prince of Comedy after a laugh-riot role in Tapot – hence was born Prince Jacob.


It began at a tender age of 13 for the then Don Bosco Oratory student when late Rosario Dias introduced him in Chuk Hanvench Adarli, ever since, there was no looking back, recalling his Oratory days he remembers his mentor Fr. Henry Torra, who instilled a certain discipline in him and bro, Felix who imparted valuable tips in composing songs and skits. A front runner in singing, acting and debates, Jacob owes his success as an able orator to teacher, Fatima Rebello who shaped him up initially.



"They say it is dangerous to give a mike to an orator and the dog, a bone", laughs Jacob. The keen interest for tiatrs was developed in the formative years. "I used to accompany the late Souza Ferrao for his plays and manage to get a free entry for his tiatrs." Ferrao was encouraging and even introduced Jacob to Melody King, late Alfred Rose, who predicted potential in him. Late Jacinto Vaz Charlie Chaplin of Konkani stage gave his budding career the necessary thrust by constant encouragements.


Jacob's young talent was then tapped by star directors like Ligorio Fernandes and Roseferns an in 1985, teaming up with brother Humbert and Milagres he established, Prince Jacob Production. In his initial days, Jacob was known for directing tiatrs beginning with the alphabet P, "I did 25 tiatrs right from Pinzrem to Padri, while one tiatr was being staged my audience would suggest the title of my next venture," he recalls. After exhausting P he went on to R with Rodonaka.



Today he commands a dedicated fan following not just in Goa but across India, Gulf States & UK. To tiatr loving Goans spresd over the world, Prince Jacob represents a vibrant brand ambassador of contemporary tiatrs. A serious actor who graduated to comedy, Jacob is a born entertainer, "To have the ability to provoke laughter is a God-given talent". He says. "I thank God as I feel I have helped the audience in putting their sorrows away", Jacob reveals saying if he wasn't a tiatrist he could have been a priest.


Jacob has dared to bring bold innovations to tiatrs – from making a Doberman act in Pavnnek, doing magic in Raza Raani and four roles in Rupnem – based on the Marathi hit-play Sahi-re-Sahi. Jacob took his entire star cast to Mumbai to watch it before doing his Konkani adaptation and he watched it 12 times. Jacob's works included 16 centuries in tiatrs which have been appreciated by his countless fans who have helped him bag awards like Goa Post, Gulab and Kala Academy. Recently, Jacob is ruling the air waves through Big FM 92.7 as its celebrity RJ. "I have entered people's hearts through tiatrs, now I want to enter their homes", says the producer of 11 audio releases.

Jacob feels, as a tiatrist can be very exhausting when you are an actor, writer, producer and director, and to elucidate the dilemma to his children, Jacob introduced his eldest daughter Jewel Valankanni in Passport and recently son Jason in Viswas. "Now Emerald is beginning to realize that it may be her next", he says of his youngest daughter. Apart from tiatrs, Jacob has also produced Padri – a film that has so far been screened 315 times – it ran for a record two months (4 shows daily) at Margao and two weeks in Panjim, and also one show each in State of Bahrain & Kuwait. His other VCDs on St. Francis Xavier and Fr. Jose Vaz have also been well received.

In his latest, "Zaiat Zage", Jacob is giving a clarion call to Goans to wake-up and defend Goa. "I foresee what will happen ahead and portray it in my script," he says. "it's a must for every Goan, and is based in a simple village and the idiosyncratic sets determine the outlook of the topic. The main plot is comprehensive of the story and comedy" he adds to Heraldo correspondent, Cedric Da Costa.

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Celebrating the Heart of Goa at New Delhi Goa Festival 2009

Suman Kurade
President.,
Goenkarancho Ekvot - New Delhi


Celebrating the Heart of Goa at New Delhi Goa Festival 2009

The event is organized by “Goenkarancho Ekvot”in association with Dept. of Tourism, Govt. of Goa which will exhibit various aspect’s of Goan life, culture and progress the other Departments participating are Dept. of Information and Publicity, Dept. of Handicrafts, Dept. of Art and Culture as well as Dept. of Rural Development agency.

Hon’ble Shri Justice V.S. Sirpurkar Judge Supreme Court of India has accepted to inaugurate the Goa Festival 2009 and Shri Digambar Kamat Hon. Chief Minister of Goa will preside over the function.

Goa Festival 2009 Event Specifics

* Dates –6thNovember to 8thNovember, 2009
* Venue – Goa Sadan, Amrita Shergill Marg, New Delhi.

Timing:

6:00 P.M. – 10 P.M. 6th November Friday
12:00 noon – 3:00 P.M. 7th, 8thNovember
6:00 P.M. – 10 P.M. on Saturday, Sunday

This festival is expected to attract huge crowds from Delhi and the adjoining states
apart from the participation of VIPs and dignitaries.

The various activities envisaged in this year’s event shall comprise of the following:
Information centre for details on Goa such as its art & culture, travel & tourism.
Display and sale of Goan Handicrafts.
Goan vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine, blend of estern and western culinary and Goans Processed Foods.


Cultural show by Department of art & culture, Govt. of Goa. by
kepemchim kirnnam--Mando Dance--Kharvi
Nach—Dekhni—Kunnbi, Fugddi
Nach—Marcha De Fontainhas.

Goan live music would be played by Goan bands.
Painting Competition by School Children – Goa Theme
Lucky draws – on offer shall be holiday packages to Goa with a boat ride.
Exciting games for the children
It is an exclusively a Goan affair by Goans to promote Goan art culture, tradition, cuisine & heritage.

Details at What s on in the GOANWORLD :

Celebrating the HEART of GOA in New Delhi
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You are INVITED !
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About the event - Heart of Goa in New Delhi.
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An example for all our Global Goan Associations to follow !

Proud to be GOANS ........

rene barreto
GOANWORLD > http://worldgoan. blogspot. com/
WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS

GRAF-achem Konknni Xibir Ani Xok Sobha

GRAF-achem Konknni Xibir Ani Xok Sobha

Aitaradis, Novembrache 1 ler 2009, St.Sebastian Goan High School, Dabul, hachea zomat salant sanje 4 vorar Goan Review Art Foundation {GRAF} hannim ghoddun haddlem Konknni Xibir ani Xok Sobha. Hea xibiracho mukhel attap vortoulo “Konkankaran-chem Daiz Samballop” ani “Sogott Konknni Lokank Ektthaim Haddop”.


Aplea yevkar uloupant GRAF-ache Odheokx Bab Fausto.V. da Costa hannim hea poilim zal’leam xibirancho thoddkeant attap diun vaur kitle fuddem pavla tacher nodor bhonvddaitana mhonnlem ki amche mukhar aslole prosn ami gombhirtayen gheunk zai mhunn ani hajir asloleank tannim ek koddok nirop dilo ki zori Konkankar aple bhaxe, sonskrutaye ani daiza vixim husko dakhoinant zalear amchi bhas ani sonskrutay nhoi pun ami Konknni monis sanddpachi bhoim asa mhunn.

Goan Club Federation hache odheokx Bab Felix Dias hannem Mumbointle Gõykaranchea kuddanchi aichi porishstiti manddun mhonnlem ki aiz porian 75 kudd nond (register) zaleat mhunn. Federation-ache vangddi zaupacho prostav tannim iskuttavn sanglo. Club-achea vangdeanche kaim prosnak zabab diun fuddlim mettam koxim marum yetat te vixim suchoilem. Punn hatun club-amni, Federation of clubs hache vangddi zavop nirbel gorjechem mhunn pottoun dilem, je vorvim tanchean odik bollan prosnak fuddo korunk zomtolem.


Lovkik Banker ani Management Consultant Shri John D’Silva hannim kudd kitea khatir sthapon kel’le ani ten’na tanchi kitli goroz asli tem vixim uzvadd ghatlo. Punn aiz hea kuddanchi suvidha adle porim gorjechi uronk na tedna te kudd borea upegak koxe porim ghalum yetat te vixim suchnnam keleo. Mumbointle soglle Konknni lokanche kudd ekech sontre khala ektthaim haddlear amchea kuddank kednach moron aschenam ani te sompeponnim dusreanchea tabean poddchenant mhunn tannem spoxtt sanglem.

Lovkik Konknni sahityik ani nattkist Bab Lawrence D’Souza, Kamani hannim ‘Mumbointlea Konknni ulovpeancho ekvott’ hea vixoiyacher ulovp kortana soroll sanglem ki Mumbointleo Konknni Sonstha cholloitoleamni podanchim fikir soddun amchea daiz samballpachi fikir korchi mhunn. Ekuch monis don-char sonsthamni podam gheun bosta ten’na vavr fuddem vochpachi xokeotay na mhunn tannem sanglem. Veginch sogllea sonsthamni Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Maharashtra he mhalgodde sonstheche vangddi zaun, he sonsthechem Mumboint Konkani Bhavan bandpachem sopon asa tem sakar korunk adar diuncho mhunn tannem magnnim kelim. He vixim tancho vaur chalu asa ani Maharastrachea Mukhel Montrea fuddeant tannim magnnem ghatlelem asa taka soglea Konknni sonsthamni tenko diuncho mhunn tannem ulo marlo.

Mumbointlea Konknni Sonsthancho vaur koso cholta te vixim nodor bhonvddaitana The Goan Institute hacho upadheokx Bab Afflicto Luis hannem mhonnlem ki sonstha choloitoleamni poili apli Konknni bhas ulounk ani vachunk zanno zavop chodd gorjechem. Konknni vistarche hetun apunn The Goan Institute-acho upadheokx zala, pun hatun Konknni bhitor kaddpachem vatavoronn nirmann korpak khub muskil mhunn tannem sontap ukttailo.


Sompoitana soglea vixoyanchi attapnni korun Bab Fausto da Costa hannim mhonnlem ki soglea Konknni lokan sangatak yeun ek bollixtt manch rochun aple prosn soddovop xanneponnachem pavl thortolem mhunn. Kuddamni zata title vegim Federation-ache vangddi zavpak maglem ani sonsthamni zata title vegim KBMM hachem vangddi zaunk suchoilem. Konknni sosnthamni ton-mon laun Konknni bhaxechi ani somazachi seva korpak ulo marlo.

Xibira uprant somplolo famad tiatrist H.Britton hachea manak xok sobha zali. He sobhek survat kortana Fausto baban, fattleam mhoineamni devadhin zal’lea mhan Gõykaranchi – Prof. Olivinho Gomes, Noel Lima Leitao, Narayan Fugro, Eddison Fernandes ani H. Britton hancho ugddas kaddun tanchea manak ek minut ogeponn samball’lem. Zeemix Trio-cho vangddi Bab Michael Martins ani Konknni potrkar Bab John Gomes Kokoy hannim H. Britton-ak xord’dhanjoli vompli. Kokoy hannem aplea ulovpant mhonnlem ki monis jivo astana ami taka zaite lae-poe laitat pun to somptoch tacher add nodor kortat mhunn. He Xok Sobhek tiatrist bhav vhodd sonken hajir zaunk nant mhunn tannem xinn ukttailo.
GRAF –acho chittnis Bab Gable D’Souza hannem hajir aslolenche ani kherit bhoxen ulovpeanche upkar atthovn hem xibir ani xok sobha sompoili.
(Gable D’Souza)



Fottu:
1. Bab John D’Silva uloitana, tachea dhaveak Fausto da Costa ani uzveak Felix Dias ani Lawrence D’Souza, Kamani
2. Xibirant vantto ghevpeancho ek bhag.

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Seminar on Konkani Associations and Clubs in Mumbai held

MUMBAI: A Konkani Seminar on ‘how to bring together all Konkani speaking people of Mumbai, The Konkani Associations of Mumbai and their activities and how to protect the Goan clubs and put them to good use’ was held on 1st of November 2009 at the meeting Room of St Sebastian Goan High school, Dabul, Mumbai at 4.00 pm under the aegis of GRAF (Goan Review Art Foundation) a cultural body of The Goan Review.
This was followed by a condolence meeting to pay tributes to H. Britton.
In his introductory talk Fausto V. da Costa, president of GRAF, recollected the seminars held in the recent past of the activities carried out to save the Goan (others as well) Clubs in Mumbai. He said he has now invited the renowned Management Consultant and Banker Mr John D’Silva to share his ideas on how to put the clubs into effective use.

Speaking of the Konkani Associations in Mumbai he said that there are many Konkani associations in Mumbai but very little is being done to promote Konkani language and Konkani Culture. He pointed out that the functioning of these associations is far from satisfactory. He said it is high time we forget the differences and come together as a Federation of associations before we lose our identity. In conclusion he stated that we should not forget that Konkani as a language will not die because if not the Goans someone else will keep it alive but Goans will go into oblivion.

Felix Dias, President of the Federation of Clubs apprised those present of the status of the clubs. In spite of all efforts not many clubs besides those which had already registered have come forward. About 20 clubs applications are under processing. He emphasized the need of registering the clubs as soon as possible and all help to implement this will be provided. He also mentioned that the initial fee is about Rs 3000/- for registration however in case any club cannot afford it he can provide a sponsor. He further stated that the Federation will assist the members in all respect including assistance against harassment from landlords, BMC, Police and MADHA. The Federation will also guide members when their building come up for redevelopment by MADHA or the landlord or developer. Dias highlighted the fact that it is important to be a member of the federation because the federation can always take up the case of the clubs whenever called for.

Mr. John D’Silva briefly spoke on the origin of the Clubs. At that time the concept of the clubs was relevant and important. But now it has lost its importance as far as the effective use of the clubs is concerned. He pointed out the fact that the total property value of the clubs will run into crores of rupees. Most of the clubs now are lying vacant with just a handful members staying . He suggested that members from different clubs should stay in one such club and make effective use of the club and the vacant clubs can be put into alternate use. Thus the money generated can be used for providing medical and educational help to the poor and deserving persons.

Lawrence D’Souza, Kamani spoke on how to get all Konkani speaking people under one umbrella. He said in Mumbai itself there are 12 lakh Konkani speaking people including Hindus Muslims and Christians. As of now Konkani is written in 5 scripts and there are a number of Konkani associations. In our parishes itself there are 4 or 5 associations and sometimes the same people are members and office-bearers of a couple of them. How can one do justice to the association under such circumstances? He wondered.

He pointed out the fact that the Shettys and Pujaris have their own Bhavans with all the facilites under one roof. This helps the association in a very big way effectively. We Konknis should also have one Bhavan whereby we could strengthen our solidarity and therby Konkani language and the Konkani culture.

Way back in 1942 some visionaries like Prof. Armand Menezes, Rev. (Dr.) H.O. Mascarenhas, Xennoy Goembab, Dr Menino D’Souza and others formed the Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Mumbai and today it is trying to get all Konkani associations together. It has members of all creeds and has now thrown open its membership to all association for a nominal fee of Rs 260/- for life and also to individuals. In case someone finds it difficult to pay , it will be sponsored. KBMM is now moving the Maharastra govt. to help it to set up a Konkani Bhavan of it own in Mumbai so that Konkani language and culture can be promoted in a big way. A delegation of the senior members have met the CM and the Home minister who have assured them of help.

Afflicto Luis speaking on the work being done by the Konkani Association in Mumbai, said he has become the vice president of the Goan Institute, Mumbai with the aim of promoting Konkani language and culture as one of his objectives. He added that in the present environment he finds it difficult to do this because most members pay little attention to Konkani.

The Seminar concluded by paying rich tributes to the renowned singer of the Konkani stage H Britton who passed away recently in Goa. At the start of the condolence meeting Fausto da Costa remembered the other prominent Goans who have passed away in the recent past – Prof. Olivinho Gomes, Noel Lima Leitao, Narayan Fugro and the budding tiatrist Comedian Edisson Fernandes, besides H. Britton and observed a one minutes silence as a sign of respect to the departed. Tiatrist Michael Martins and John Gomes Kokoy paid rich tributes to H. Britton in their eulogy. Gomes said that we do not give the due praise to a person when he is alive but do so after he is dead.. He said H Britton was a great composer and a singer. He nostalgically remembered his first song ‘Nariyal Pani’ and his other songs with a double meaning.
The seminar concluded with a vote of thanks by GRAF Secretary Gable D’Souza.
(Renato Pereira)

Caption for photos:
1.John D’Silva addressing the gathering flanked by Fausto da costa to his left and Felix Dias and Lawrence D’Souza to his right.
2.A section of the participants.