Monday, January 7, 2008

"Konknni Oparincho Jhelo"

Brazinho Soares' "Konknni Oparincho Jhelo" released in Kuwait

PANJIM: Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha recently celebrated their fifth anniversary in grand style with the release of Brazinho Soares' (Kalapurkar) "Konknni Oparincho Jhelo", a collection of Konkani sayings which the author has collected for over 26 years. Brazinho Soares was specially flown in from Goa for the occasion. Soares was presented with a shawl and memento by KGS President Katty de Navelim. An exhibition of Konkani books, magazines, novels and periodicals was inaugurated by Elvira D'Souza. Soares, who hails from Santa Cruz, holds the unique record of the biggest collection of Konkani publications, tiatr reviews and leaflets. [GT]

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