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MANGALORE DIOCESE WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

Mangalore, October 22:  Annual Women's Conference of Mangalore Diocese was held at Mangalore St. Agnes College auditorium.  President Lillie Pereira welcomed the gathering.  Fr. Denis Moras Prabhu inaugurated the conference.  Our society should recognize women's leadership qualities and give equal chance for them  with men in our society said Fr. Moras.

Sr. Jyothi  spoke on 'Women are also human beings', and said that every woman has a right for equality and to live peacefully in our society.  But she has betrayed this right by male dominant society.  Every woman should get this right back and show their leadership in their community.

Lawyers Eugene D'Cunha and Elizabeth Pereira and Irene Rebello took part on the discussion of "Law and human living"  Professor Leena Crasta was the moderator.  Without the knowledge of law women become the victims.  Every woman should be familiar with the law.  In the betterment of women, we should get help from social organizations to narrow this gap said Prof. Crasta.

Professor Alban Castelino and Irene Veigas also spoke on 'Customs and human living' and said women should change present society's age old customs which are coming on the way to prosper.

Lizzie Pereira read secretary's annual report and treasurer Theresa Sequeira read treasurer's report.  Terry Pais was the mistress of ceremonies and Renny Pillai gave vote of thanks.

-Nithyanand News

Doha: An Evening with Wilfy Rebimbus

Eddi Sequira Honored

IT was indeed a memorable day for the Konkani-speaking Mangaloreans of
Doha. The gala evening of Konkani Melodies and Comedies by Wilfy Rebimbus
and his troupe at the Al Ghazal Club on 19th October, 2001 was a run-away
success. The Wilfy Nite was organised by the Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC).
For the last 10 years or so, Wilfy has presented several Nites in Doha and
arguably, this show was one of the best. The audience was enthralled by the
balanced mix of old melodies and some of Wilfys latest songs. When on 
Philomena, the audience were taken back down memory lane to the late 60s,
when at every gathering, this song was a must.

The dances were excellent. Sudhi and Jyothi, along with local talents
Joylin, Sneha and Rekha, performed like true professionals. Both the timing
and rhythm were perfect. Hats off to the choreographer. The audiences
exploded into roaring applause at the end of each episode.
The jokes were intelligently woven around day-to-day events. No wonder, the
inimitable Dolla has been crowned as the King of Comedies.
Eddie Sequeira did a superb job as the master of ceremony. A versatile
Konkani artist, playwright, actor, director and poet, Sequeira was the
recipient of 2001 Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award for the best play
published in 1998-2001. The MCC honoured him for his contribution to the
Konkani culture.

The MCC also honoured a group of children, including Jackson Mendonca,
Nandita Aranha, Cinderella Williams, Nelisha Kiren Monteiro, Liason Rostan
Pais and Varun DSouza, for their achievement in studies, sports and other
activities.
Besides Wilfy, the show featured his wife Meena, son Vishwas and long-time
associates Prem Kumar, Claud DSouza and Sandria. Doha residents Vivian
DSouza and Donny Patrao ably supported comedians Dolla and Claud.
Dr Ashok Amrohi, Counsellor at the Indian embassy, was the chief guest.
Wilfy, who has won several awards, has become a cult figure among the
Konkani-speaking Mangaloreans.

News: Richard D`Souza, Doha  
(Special Thanks  to Mr. Eddi Sequira, Doha)
Konkanni theatre personalities feted

Twenty-five eminent theatre personalities which include playwrights, actors, technicians and directors who have immensely contributed in the Konkanni drama field for the last 25 years were felicitated at the hands of the Speaker, Mr Pratapsing Rane and former Speaker, Mr Tomazinho Cardozo at a special function held at Kala Academy, Campal, Goa on Saturday, the October 21st, in the evening.

The function was organised by Kala Academy and coincided with the silver jubilee of the Konkanni drama competition.

A booklet containing development of Konkanni theatre in Goa by Kala Academy’s Konkanni drama competition programme, and, incorporating details such as programmes and result of the drama competitions over the last 25 years was released. This booklet written by Pundalik Naik and published by Kala Academy was released by Mr Rane, on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Rane highlighted the role played by the stage artistes and personalities in developing this sector and said that dramas should be presented with greater social issues and original scripts so that people could create consciousness about social evils. This, he said, will help to develop an ideal society.

The speaker also stressed the need to equip the latest techniques in drama and theatre for better performance and neat presentation.

Former speaker, Mr Tomazinho Cardozo complimented the theatre personalities and mentioned that, there is need to develop ‘tiatr’ sector.

Dr Prakash Thali and Ms Meena Kakodkar expressed their views and thanked for felicitation on the occasion.

Mr Shantaram Rane, the member secretary, Kala Academy welcomed the gathering while Mr P Phaldesai, programme and development officer proposed a vote of thanks.

Mr Bhushan Bhave compered the function.

Later a drama entitled Teen Paishancho Tiatr was presented on the occasion.

MR & NHT

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