Mauzo calls for preserving, sustaining Konkani

Mauzo calls for preserving, sustaining Konkani

HERALD NEWS DESK/PANJIM, MARCH 1

Stating that Konkani society and Konkani culture are the by-product of Konkani language, eminent Sahitya Academy awardee Damodar Mauzo has called for preserving and sustaining this great legacy.
He was speaking at the one-day State level seminar on Konkani Language, Society and Culture organized by the Department of Konkani of MES College in collaboration with Goa Konkani Academy at the College premises.
Dr Olivinho Gomes, ex-Vice-Chancellor of Goa University, Paresh Joshi, Vice-Chairman of Murgaon Education Society, Principal Dr R V Hajirnis, Vice-Principal Dr R B Patil, co-ordinator and Head of Department of Konkani Cosma Fernandes were also present.
Konkani has its own tradition, long history and depicts the culture of Goa. Language helps the society to prosper. By preserving the cultural heritage through language the society can develop,? Mauzo added.
In his keynote address, Dr Olivinho Gomes gave a brief review of the Konkani language and elaborated on the relation between Konkani language, culture and society. In spite of the infiltration of several cultures in Goa, Konkani has maintained its identity with the Goan society. To preserve this age-old tradition of Konkani language, one should not sell the beautiful land of Goa but should preserve it for the future development of Konkani language and culture.
Paresh Joshi while addressing the gathering said that language enriches literature. Therefore, we should be open-minded to the different dialects and scripts of the language.
Cosma Fernandes explained the theme of the seminar to the august gathering and gave a brief history of Konkani literature and narrated the interrelation of Konkani language, culture and society.
Dr R B Patil proposed the vote of thanks while Satyawan Naik compered the inaugural ceremony.
Bhaskar Nayak, Director of Higher Education was the chief guest at the valedictory function.
In his speech, he said, ?the Konkani society should continue speaking in Konkani without falling prey to the influence of other languages. They should preserve the cultural identity by preserving the rich culture and heritage of Goa.
Prof M S Kamat, Vice-President of Murgaon Education Society remarked that literature depicts the true picture of the society. The Konkani society can be depicted in Konkani literature and culture. The more effective is the life, the more effective is the literature. Literature creates awareness in the society and helps to preserve culture.
Principal Dr R V Hajirnis welcomed the gathering while Dr R B Patil introduced the guest.
Prof Satish Bhute of St Xavier's College, Mapusa and Prof Sanjay Govekar of GVM's College of Education, Ponda commented on the seminar while Prof Hanumant Chopdekar of Chowgule College presented a report of the seminar proceedings.
In the first technical session, Dr Prakash Vazrikar, a play writer and lecturer presented the paper on Depiction of society in Konkani Natak. Mr. Tomazinho Cardozo, an eminent tiatrist presented a paper on ?Depiction of society and culture in tiatr.
Dr. Francisco Colaco gave a lucid presentation on ?Depiction of culture and society in Mando.
Prof. Newman Fernandes, Principal of St Xavier?s College, Mapusa chaired the first session.
The second technical session was chaired by Dr Narayan Desai, Principal of SS Angle Higher Secondary School, Dr Kiran Budkule presented a paper on Depiction of Culture and Society in Konkani Short Stories?. The eminent Sahitya Academy awardee Mhableshwar Sail presented a paper on ?Depiction of Culture and Society in Konkani Novel.
Dr Pandurang Phaldesai, Member Secretary of Kala Academy presented a paper on Depiction of Culture & Society in folklore. Students also spoke on the occasion.
Prof Cosma Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks while Ms Prerna Halankar compered the programme.
Konkani lecturers, teachers, students and eminent writers attended.