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KCWA CELEBRATES MONTHI FESTH IN
KUWAIT.
A large number of devotees thronged into the Kuwait city Church on
9th September, to celebrate ‘Monthi festh’. Which started with the blessing
of home grown ‘Kanshi’ along with Dates from the sands of gulf by
His Lordship the Bishop of Kuwait. Fr. Melwyn D’Cunha celebrated
the High Mass in Konkani and the Liturgy was well complemented by
the symphony of the KCWA Choir.
A cultural program was also held in the Church hall by the children
adorned in colorful garment sang and danced in praise of Mother
Mary. President of KCWA Mr. Maxim D’ Mello welcomed the dignitaries
and the huge crowd. ‘Novem’ was symbolically served to the
honorary guests in attendance with a prayer by Fr.Melwyn D'Cunha
who blessed KCWA members and the whole Mangalorean community.
Admiring the crowd immensely enjoyed the Konkani songs, skits
Market talks’ and ‘Sorry Mary’which left everyone in a pool of
laughter. The show was compred by Mrs Ida D’Silva, while Steven
Machado thanked the audience, KCWA family and every one who
contributed ‘phool ya pakli’.
‘Fellowship Dinner ’ which comprised of five vegetable, Vorn, Rice
was served to more than 3000 people, who relished on the
traditional delicacies prepared by Tip-Top Caterers in coordination
with Ceaser’s Restaurant and Red Rose Restaurant.
The full expenses of this function was born by the contributions
from KCWA Family and well wishers.
KCWA Management Committee thanks everyone who contributed for the
celebration of the Birthday of Blessed Virgin Mary and making this
annual event a grand success.
News: Star Kuwait
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BAHRAIN IS ALL SET TO
CELEBRATE NATIVITY FEAST IN A TRADITIONAL WAY.
Konkani Kutam of Bahrain will
make one more history when it joins hands with Karnataka
Social Club to celebrate the feast of Nativity in a
Mangalorean Traditional way, for the first time in Bahrain, on
the 14th of September 2001.
In addition to this traditional
ceremony, a plethora of entertainment program will amuse the
audience, which is expected to be in the vicinity of 500.
A 45 minutes Comedy skit Samskrathechi Sathyaanaas written and
directed by Ronald Olivera (Padukone) will take the center
stage in the variety entertainment line up. Famous local
artistes like Hilary Tellis,
Edward Almeida, Ronald Ivan
DSouza, Alwyn Peris, Mrs. Gracy Pais and Ms. Shubika DSouza
will take part in the skit, which is specially tailored to
suit the occasion. Mr. Ronald D.F. DSouza, the president
of Karnataka Social Club is in charge of the entire
arrangements of the whole show,
which will be held in the newly built club hall. Only
members and families of Konkani Kutam and Karnataka
Social Club are invited to attend the program, which is first
of its kind in the history of Bahrain.
Report from Bahrain
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Noted
Konkanni poet's birthday celebrated
MARGAO: The
noted Konkani poet, Jess Fernandes, from Quepem completed
his 60 years on September 6.
The
friend circle of Fernandes from literary and cultural fields celebrated
the occasion as ummalle bhetvann dis (regards giving ceremony)
at Quepem municipal hall.
The
Minister for Cooperation, Mr Prakash Velip, was the chief
guest, while Quepem municipal chairperson, Mr Ashok Dukle, was
the guest of honour.
Fernandes
is a well-known poet and has got a collection of poetry to his
credit. He has also contributed to the Konkani media through
short stories and articles.
Being
a strong activist during Konkani Prajecho Avaz agitation, he
was one of the founder member to start Konkanni Kepenkar. For
the last four decades he is working for the cause of Konkanni
and was also elected to the executive committee of Konkanni
Bhasha Mandal for consecutive six years.
MR
/ NHT
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Konkanni is one of the top 150 global languages
The world language survey and atlas the ranked Konkanni as
one of the top 150 global languages. There are an estimated five
million Konkanni speakers in India and one million abroad.
Compared to a language close to it - Marathi, Konkanni is
numerically small but - surprise of surprises it has all the
potential to dominate the inter networked global village.
(Read
detailed article by N KAMAT)
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Silver jubilee show of
Konkanni film organised
The
silver jubilee show of the state award winning Konkani film
"To Dis Udelo", produced and directed by Mr
Bonifacio Dias, under the banner of B V Films Productions was
held at Shivam Theatre, Vasco, on August 30. The show was well
attended and appreciated by the audience.
During
a brief function held on the occasion, three prominent
personalities from Vasco excelling in different fields were
felicitated by the chief guest Mr Jose Philip de Souza, the
Minister for Revenue . He presented them with a Shawl and
Shreephal. One of oldest professional tiatrist from Vasco, Mr
Xavier Cabral who served the Konkanni stage for over 40 years
and was known for his excellent singing talents was among
those felicitated on the occasion. The other two who were
honoured on the occasion were, the chairman and founder of
Kalavrunda, a social and cultural organisation, Mr Ramanand
Raikar, who has devoted his time for the development of music
and art in the port town and the veteran social worker from
Vasco, Mr Vishwanath Arlekar. Mr Raikar is also representing
the Council of the state Kala Academy and other cultural
bodies in the country. Besides, he is the advisory member of
the Doordarshan Kendra, Panaji. Shri Arlekar later ad
The
minister, in his address assured all the help and assistance
for the development of the mother tongue, Konkanni and praised
Mr Bonifacio Dias, the producer of To Dis Udelo for his
endeavours and efforts in producing such quality video films
in Konkanni.
He
further said, the Vasco town hall is coming up in order to
give a boost to the cultural activities in the port town.
Mr
Ramanand Raikar also spoke on behalf of all those who were
felicitated and appealed to the state government to suitably
recognise the efforts of the artistes who devoted their life
for the development of culture and art.
Mr
Dias proposed the vote of thanks and thanked the government
for extending subsidy for production of Konkani feature films.
Mr Daniel F de Souza, a free-lance journalist compered the
function.
MR /
NHT
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Mira Road Konkani Association celebrates
'Konkani Maneata Divos'
Mira Road Konkani Association celbrated the 9th Konkani Recognition Day on Sunday 2nd September 2001. Sahitya Akademi Award winning poet and writer Shri J.B.Moraes was the Chief Guest. Shri Moraes spoke on the significance of the Day and enumerated the benefits accrued to Konkani people by including Konkani in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Shri Fausto Da Costa, Shri Robert Soares and Shri David D'Silva also spoke on the different aspects of
Konkani. Several wellknown Konkani personalities from the Konkani literary and cultural fields were present by invitation. The Association did well by encouraging local talent which was evident from the various popular songs presented by children and adults of Mira Road.
Shri Sebastian D'Souza, President of the Association welcomed the audience by the traditional
'Pan-phodd and udka chembu'. Shri Joy Paladka, Gen. Secretary and Shri Neri Nazareth conducted the proceedings
(By our Mumbai Correpondent)
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MUSCAT IS ALL SET TO CELEBRATE
'MONTI FEST'
High mass in Konkanni
will be celebrated by the Bishop of Mangalore
On 10th September 2001, the Konkanni Community of Ruwi Parish will be celebrating the Birthday of their beloved Virgin Mother for the fourteenth year in succession, a feast that has a magical effect on the psyche of every Konkanni speaking Catholic in Oman, with pomp and glory befitting the traditions of the East.
On this festive day, over one thousand tiny tots will shower their love on our Blessed Virgin Mother by their offering of flowers. This will be followed by a solemn high mass in Konkanni celebrated by His Lordship, the Bishop of Mangalore, Rt. Rev. Dr.Aloysius Paul D'Souza during which, 'New Corn' flown from our homeland will be blessed. The organizers also anticipate the presence of more guest priests from Mangalore.
After the Solemn Mass, our Bishop will be felicitated. According to the festive tradition, sugarcane and sweets will be distributed to the children. This will be followed by a sumptuous and delicious "New Harvest Meal - Novem" served in typical and conventional Mangalorean style. This meal has been organized by Mangalorean Catholic Centre of the Ruwi Parish.
No doubt this 'Monti Fest' will bring back nostalgic recollections of yesteryears and will create sweet memories for the years ahead
News : Gerry D'Mello, Muscat
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Divo Konkani Weekly to Give
Away Rs. 50,000 in Cash Awards
Divo Konkani Weekly has
announced cash awards worth Rs. 50,000 for deserving Konkani
individuals who have served konkani and are facing difficult
times today. The amount of this award is raised by reserving 25%
of the advertisement collection from the Sept. 2001 Mt. Mary
Divo Special Issue. A special committee will decide and select
the candidates from the entries received earlier for the
purpose. Names of selected candidates for the cash award will be
decided and declared shortly. Divo Weekly is keen to continue
this tradition of support with the help of members of the
community, Divo readers and wellwishers
(Mumbai Correspondent)
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TUG OF WAR FOR THE
PRESIDENTSHIP OF KONKANNI SAHITYA AKADEMI
The present
term of the Advisory Board of the Karnataka Konkanni Sahitya
Akademi is getting over at the end of September. By
then, the State Government has to appoint a new President for
the Akademi.
It is understood that the
present President Mr. Basti Vaman Shenoy has no intention to
continue in the position and has suggested the name of Mnsgr.
Alexander D'Souza, the ex-editor of Raknno, for the
prestigious post. Another effort has been made to push
forward the name of famous Kannada litterateur Mr. Na. D'Souza,
by some groups who think that Fr. Alexander D'Souza though a
good personality, will find it difficult to deal with the
government. The third person who is in the run for the
coveted post is Mr. Paul Moras, the ex-president of Konkanni
Bhasha Mandal, Karnataka. He through his political
contacts is trying his best to make it to the top post.
Anyone, who gets nominated by
the Government, will be the 4th president of the Akademi.
Earlier Mr. V.J.P. Saldanha, Mr. B.V. Baliga and Mr. Basti
Vaman Shenoy (2 terms) have served as the presidents of the
Akademi since its inception.
MR exclusively for
daijidubai.com
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GEORGE
FERNANDES WILL BE IN DUBAI ON OCTOBER 4TH
Veteran
politician and former Defense Minister of the BJP led Vajapayee
government Mr. George Fernandes will be in Dubai on the 4th
of October 2001.
During
his visit, he will inaugurate the library block of the Ajman
Medical College and address the representatives of various
Indian, - Cultural and Social Organisations.
A press conference has also been arranged during the day.
A
konkanni and tulu cultural extravaganza has been organised on
the same day (October 4th) at 7 p.m. at Al Nasr
Leisureland Dubai, wherein the public will get an opportunity to
listen to this politician cum linguist talking in their own
mother tongue.
It
is understood that the admission tickets are fixed at the lowest
ever for such a kind of show.
MR
for Daijidubai
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