Monday, February 16, 2009

Betrayal of Love

Betrayal of Love

-by J P PEREIRA


Prince Jacob his latest tiatr titled 'Ami Chuklim', presents a tale of misguided love, its consequences and the final retribution. There are two families. Joe, his wife, their two sons, Trevor and Reagan and a brother in law called tatrist. The other family has Captain D'Souza, his brother Remete and an only daughter, Sasha. Now Trevor and Sasha are in love but the parents do not agree. So they end up marrying Belinda and Alvito, respectively, after hatching a plan that their love would continue even after their marriage. But do they succeed?
Watch the rest on stage in this sleek production that keeps the viewer engrossed and amused throughout. The script has some beautiful lines and the sets are changed without a hitch, to depict the houses of both the families. Don�t miss the comments on the state of Goan soccer and pay attention to the message that children should be encouraged to prove their talent.
The actors give their best. Annie Quadros is Sasha. A good performance with some humour thrown in, but the red dress and black boots look atrocious. Cookie is Belinda, sings well and dresses just as the scene demands. Watch her in the final moments when she turns down her husband. Bernard is Trevor and Simon is Alvito, the army captain. The former is wonderful as the desperate lover and so is the latter as the military man, playing the tough guy in style. Joe Rose gives another fine performance as the father, Reagan as himself and Jacinto as D�Souza, act well. Jacob is perfect as tiatrist providing plenty of humour but the pick is Humbert as Remete, asking to be called Rambo. His very first entry as the statue and throughout, he had the audience rolling with laughter with his dialogue delivery and actions. Superb!
The opening song is rendered by Annie. In between the acts there are some good solos from Joe Rose S Lemos, Simon Fernandes, Reagan and a trio from Reagan-Jacob-Humbert.
An entertainer, Not to be missed!!!

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.

Tiatr script writing workshop at Vaddem Kurdi, Sanguem






Tiatr script writing workshop

HERALD NEWS DESK/PANJIM, MARCH 27


-- Goa Konkani Akademi and Konkani Machi Mogi Netorlim, Sanguem will organise a tiatr script writing workshop at Vaddem Kurdi in Sanguem taluka on March 30 from 10 am to 5 pm at Vaddem Church Hall.
Fr Tadev D'Silva Parish Priest of Vaddem Jurdi church will light the traditional lamp to inaugurate the workshop in the presence of Goa Konkani Akademi Vice President, Dr Tanaji Halankar; Agnelo Fernandes, ex member of GKA; Dr Rafael Fernandes, Goa university; Avinash Chari Kala Academy and Teotonio D costa-President of Konkani Machi Mogi Board member of GKA

Tiatr in Dubai on April 10

Tiatr in Dubai on April 10

HERALD NEWS DESK/PANJIM, MARCH 27

As an Easter treat for Dubaikars, Goan Konkani tiatrist Roseferns will stage "Maim - tuzo upkari hanv", a tiatr saluting indebtedness to mothers, in Dubai at the Al Nasr Leisureland on April 10 at 8 pm.
Roseferns and his entire troupe, including traditional musicians, will travel from Goa to perform in Kuwait and Dubai, UAE.

Jose Rod and Micheal D'silva from Kuwait will add glitter to the show, a hilarious comedy by Sally, which features one of the youngest singing sensations of the Konkani stage" three-and-a-half year old Baba Maythan.
The show is dedicated to all mothers, says a press release.

Goan musician Babush Santana to release album

Goan musician to release album

HERALD NEWS DESK/PANJIM, APRIL 3

Goan musician presently settled in Delhi, Babush Santana will release his first Konkani album "Mog - The greatest gift of God" on April 5 at 5 pm, at the Art Gallery Hall of Institute Menezes Braganza, Panjim.
The album will be released at the hands of Hema Sardesai, Goa's singing sensation while Prince Jacob, popular artiste of tiatr Stage will be the guest of honour.
Tomazinho Cardozo, President of Kala Mogi, Candolim will preside over the function. The function is organized by Kala Mogi, Candolim in collaboration with Institute Menezes Braganza, Panjim.
˜Mog - the greatest gift of God", his first Konkani album includes 10 songs. Lyrics are composed by Babush, Celin and Laura Santana and the music is provided by Babush Santana. Young Chico, Bushka and Jr, Chico have presented their songs in this album, says a press release.

Dr Jack de Sequeira Jayanti

Dr Sequeira jayanti at Merces

HERALD NEWS DESK/PANJIM, APRIL 17

Dr Jack de Sequeira Jayanti, annual commemoration of the 93rd birth anniversary of father of the opinion poll, Dr Sequeira will be celebrated on April 20 by the people of Merces under the organization of Goykaranchi Konkani Bhas,Songit, Kala ani Sonskrutai kendr-Merces, a registered body of the Konkani language, with its office at 297, Bamon Bhat, Merces, llhas, says a press release.
A series of Konkani programmes have been fixed on that day, featuring competitions in Konkani in essay writing, best hand-writing, drawing and distribution of sweets to the school children.
Later in the evening a Konkani Musical show named 'Goychem Daiz' produced by Agnelo de Borim will be held on the stage of Our Lady of Merces Church at 6.30 pm. The amateurs and professional artists and tiatrists from the Konkani Stage will perform for the evening. It is the first time that the Goa Government under the Department of Art and Culture is partly supporting this event.
It may be recalled that the NGOs and people from Merces are in the forefront in demanding the installation of the statue of their ex-MLA and the first Opposition Leader in the Legislative Assembly, says a press release.

Bonaventure D’Pietro awarded the Dalgado Puroskar

D’Pietro awarded Dalgado Puroskar
HERALD NEWS DESK/PANJIM, MAY 10

– Famous Konknni novelist and accomplished saxoph-onist, Bonaventure Peter Fernandes (or Bonaventure D’Pietro, as he is popularly known) was awarded the Dalgado Puroskar, a Lifetime achievement award at a well-attended function in the Kala Academy.
Past President of the Karnataka Konknni Sahitiya Akademi, Eric Ozario was the chief guest and conferred the award named by the Dalgado Konkani Akademi in honour of Monsenhor Sebastiao Rudolfo Dalgado, whose sterling work for the understanding of Konkani remains unparalleled to this day.
Noted Konknni writer and Sahitya Akademi winner Datta Damodar Naik was the guest of honour, while Fr Conceicao de Chagas e Silva, an active promoter of Konknni usage in Goa Archdiocese and beyond was the special invitee. The award function was held in collaboration with Kala Academy at Kala Aca-demy’s Black Box.
While congratulating the Dalgado Puroskar 2008 winner D’Pietro, Eric said, “There are two groups of people who work for Konknni. One group works for Konknni out of convenience. Ozario also congratulated Dalgado Konknni Akademi for choosing the right person for its prestigious award.
Welcoming the gathering, DKA President Premanand Lotlikar praised Bonaventure D’Pietro for enriching the Konknni language through literature by sacrificing even his livelihood.
The awardee was intro-duced by Floriano Fernandes, executive member of DKA.
Fr Conceicao D’ Silva expressed his satisfaction that the Goa Government is at last waking up to the reality and acknowledging that Konknni is alive in Roman script. “1 have realised one thing,” he said, “unless one makes noise, one is not heard by the Government.”
On the occasion, noted tiatrist Prince Jacob’s drama Roddonaka was released at the hands of Fr Conceicao D’Silva.
At the end of the function DKA secretary Jose Salvador Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks, while Daniel F de Sousa compered the function.

Shenoy Goembab Seva Kendra’s Tiatrotsav 2008

Tiatrotsav from April 30

BY HERALD REPORTER/PANJIM, APRIL 28


– Shenoy Goembab Seva Kendra’s Tiatrotsav 2008 will be held from April 30 to May 4 at late Frank Fernandes Nagar Goenchemal, Sanvordem.
Goa Tourism Development Corporation chairman Shyam Satardekar, who also is the local MLA and the organizing president of the event, told a press conference that Home Minister Ravi Naik will be the chief guest for inauguration.
The five tiatrs to be presented during the festival are Gharanchem Vatem, written and directed by Mario Menezes, Ekvott - written and directed by Domnic, Tuzo Upkari Hanv – written and directed by Rose Ferns and Sun Tya Gharachi – written and directed by Junior Regan, he said.
Satardekar added that besides the tiatrs, the festival will also feature various other competitions, which include monologues, fancy dress and jokes competition.
Senior tiatrist Remy Colaco and former director of art and culture M V Naik will also be felicitated on the occasion.
Chief Minister Digambar Kamat will be the chief guest for closing ceremony while Tourism Minister Mickky Pacheco will be the guest of honour.

Tiatr Academy will give boost to tiatrist






Tiatr Academy will give boost to tiatrist: Tomazinho
HERALD NEWS DESK
PANJIM, JUNE 11

– The panelist comprising of tiatrist at a debate titled: ‘Is tiatr achieving the aspirations of Goans?’ were unanimous in their opinion that tiatr which has an impact on the Goan society needs to be encouraged by the government through subsidy, reserved plots, extra awards and setting up of a tiatr academy.
Senior Tiatrist, Tomazinho Cardozo while explaining the history of Tiatr that existed since 1892 said that ‘Tiatrist need financial support and government must hasten the setting up of a Tiatr Academy which has already been sanctioned which will further give a boost to tiatrist. Our standards are increasing but professionalism is lacking, but tiatr in Goa will never die and has a bright future, he said.
When asked why there is no censorship for ‘Tiatr’ in Goa when the same existed during the Portuguese regime and even currently exists in other states including Maharashtra, he said that in a democracy the freedom of expression must not be curtailed, besides in Goa there is no room for vulgarity or obscenity as what the Goan viewers want is clean fun and a good entertainment package.
Another senior tiatrist, Joe Rose who started acting from the age of seven said that although he has been performing in Goa, he was not considered for the state award merely because he did not have a 15 year residency certificate. I was an artist in Bombay, but I am a Goan, besides art and culture has no boundaries and why this injustice? he questioned.
Prince Jacob a tiatrist whose tiatrs are popular said that it is important to convey a good message and have a high-quality story because the show is watched by the whole family. When asked how he selects his topics, he said that it is based on everyday issues.
An upcoming female tiatrist Dolla Mascarenhas said that more women should be encouraged to take part in tiatr as they too have excellent talent. Juino De Souza moderated the debate.

Now a tiatr on Scarlet?

Now a tiatr on Scarlet?
HERALD NEWS DESK

PANJIM, JUNE 2 — Renowned Goan tiatrist Roseferns has released a tiatr – Goenkara, Tum Ragar Zainaka – in memory of 15-year-old Scarlet Keeling, whose death at Anjuna rocked the state earlier this year.
The protagonist’s role in the tiatr is played by Antonette de Maina. The play has people dancing to trance music; it explores her life before her death, drugs, sex, and the events surrounding her death, including the botched investigation. The director, known as ’King of Centuries’, has used beach shack scenes as backdrops.

Konkani writer Pundalik bags Gulab award

Konkani writer Pundalik bags Gulab award
HERALD REPORTER

MARGAO, JULY 20 – Noted Konkani writer and activist, Pundalik Naik is the recipient of the prestigious Gulab Man of the Year 2007 Award, while the Sportsperson of the Year award was bagged by Chess child prodigy Ivana Furtado.
The awards instituted by Konkani magazine Gulab were awarded to the various recipients mostly from the field of tiatr at a glittering ceremony at the Gomant Vidya Niketan on Sunday.
Commissioner NRI Affairs, Eduardo Faleiro, who was the Chief guest, called for providing all facilities and schemes to Roman script on par with Devnagiri Konkani. He, however, strongly favoured primary education in Devnagiri script.
Minister for Water Resources Filipe Neri Rodrigues, Fr Concessao D’Silva, Fr Diego Fernandes, Tony Dias, Bishuth Themudo were amongst the host of dignitaries present at the packed GVN auditorium.
The winners of Gulab awards 2007 is as follows: Man of the Year Pundalik Naik , Gulab Writer of the year Soter Barreto, sportsperson of the year Ivana Furtado, Best writer Comedian Agostinho (Sir), Best Director Roseferns (Ami Goenkar Tumi Konn), Best musician Carlito Fernandes (Amkam Xanti Di), Best Actor Fermino Goes (Ami Goenkar Tumi Konn), Best Actress Felcy Rebello (Kiteak Ho Bazar Cholta), Best Actor in comedy role Comedian Selvy (Sir), best singer (male) Francis De Tuem, best singer (female) Roshan, Outstanding performance, child artiste Baby Rioma Menezes.
The Goan Review’s Personality of the Year 2007-08 is Romaldo Rodrigues.
Winners of Fr Freddy J Da Costa Memorial Trust’s Konkani literary competition held in May 2008 is as follows : Group A – first prize Prerna S Fernandes, second prize Claudia Gomes. Group B – First prize Delivia E D’Souza, second prize Shuelle C Dias.
Group C – First prize Slyvia Pinto, second prize Melisia Estibeiro.

Konkani Tiatr Amcho Ghanv Samballat






CM supporters protest against a scene in Amcho Ghanv…
HERALD REPORTER

MARGAO, AUG 4 – Just released Konkani Tiatr Amcho Ghanv Samballat – which revolves around the burning mega housing issue – has kicked up a row of sorts with supporters of Chief Minister Digambar Kamat taking strong exception to a scene reportedly showing a singer garlanding the portrait of the Chief Minister.
Taking offence to the scene, agitated citizens led by New Market Traders Association, Vinod Shirodkar complained to Margao Police Station, saying the scene was highly objectionable as garlands are put on a portrait only when a person is dead.
Tiatr Director and the King of Double Centuries, Menino de Bandar, who was called to the police station, on Monday afternoon sounded apologetic for the scene, which he said took place without his knowledge.
The agitated citizens asked the police to take strong cognizance of the scene. Shirodkar maintained that they have no objections for critical songs or scenes, but showing a scene when the Chief Minister is alive is indeed bad. “Why only the Chief Minister, we the citizens would have objected if Churchill Alemao or any other politician or personality was shown in such a manner”, Shirodkar added.
Menino de Bandar told the police that there was no intention to offend anyone and promised to rectify the scene.
According to him, this particular scene is not connected to the tiatr and was part of a song. “I was in the dressing room when the singer sang the song. I have now told the actor not to sing the song again. I too felt bad when I was told about the scene. I don’t want my tiatr to be bogged down in any such controversy”, Menino said.
Margao police station incharge, PI Rajendra Prabhudesai told Menino de Bandar that he cannot shirk his responsibility, saying the Director is responsible for the scene.
PI Prabhudesai later told Herald that he would write to the Association of Tiatrists as well as the District Magistrate, South to work out a mechanism to avoid repetition of such incidents.
In the recent past, tiatrist William de Curtorim had to face the brunt of supporters of PWD Minister, Churchill Alemao for singing a song on the Navelim MLA.

Applications invited for tiatr contest





Applications invited for tiatr contest
HERALD NEWS DESK

PANJIM, JULY 22 — Kala Academy Goa invites entries for participation in the forthcoming 34th Tiatr Competition, which will be held from September 8 onwards at the Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir, Campal, Panjim.
The entries should reach KA latest by August 8 before 4 pm. In a press release, the Kala Academy has appealed to all the desirous institutions registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 to submit their entries in the prescribed format which is available along with the copy of the rules and regulations of the competition at the Programme and Development Section of KA during office hours.
The rules of the competition have been revised by KA and the institutions will have to pay Rs 100 as entry fee and an amount of Rs 1,000 as Security Deposit, which will be refunded immediately after the performance.
The programme sequence will be decided by KA on August 8 at 4.45 pm by draw of lots in the presence of the representatives of the institutions and thereafter five days time will be given for withdrawal of entries. The participating institutions are also required to submit their registration/ renewal certificate along with the entry form.
All the participating institutions are required to note the revised rules and accordingly submit their entry forms.

Photojournalist Menino Afonso is no more

Photojournalist Menino Afonso is no more
HERALD REPORTER
PANJIM, OCT 10 Goa’s famed photojournalist of 1980s and 1990s Menino Afonso, died early Friday morning.
The 58-year old photojournalist, who created ripples with his photos during his hey days, was Herald’s accredited photographer for many. Once he was beaten by the police while covering an agitation.
His body was found floating in the Ourem creek, here, early today morning. Police said he may have jumped into the creek during the wee hours today. Afonso was the first photographer to start photography classes. Many of his students who have made a name for themselves have attributed their success to him.
Recently, he was felicitated by PJAG in Panjim. Afonso had also penned and directed several tiatrs and had won many Kala Academy awards in tiatr competitions.
His funeral will take place on October 11. There will be Eucharistic celebration at Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim at 4 pm followed by burial at St Inez cemetery.

‘Proposed Tiatr Academy to become reality soon’

‘Proposed Tiatr Academy to become reality soon’

HERALD REPORTER/MARGAO, OCT 13, 2008


Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat has said that the proposed Tiatr Academy will become a reality later this month.
“The government has framed the Constitution to guide the functioning of the Academy. The Tiatr Academy should fall in place by this month”, Kamat said, while addressing a function held to mark the second anniversary of Konkani monthly magazine Jivit.
The Chief Minister informed the gathering about the steps taken by his government to promote Konkani in Roman script.
Various speakers, including deputy Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly, Mauvin Godinho, urged the government to work out an advertising policy for newspapers and magazines published in regional languages.
Tomazinho Cardozo said the government’s new advertisement will affect the small newspapers and magazines published in the regional language and called for a separate policy for the periodicals in regional languages.
Cardozo also raised the demand for according official status for Konkani in Roman script for the development of Konkani language.
Mauvin Godinho, Vincy Quadros and others echoed similar sentiments when they urged the government to protect the interest of small newspapers and periodicals published in local languages.
Noted Konkani activist, Eric Ozario also spoke.

DKA’s convention at Margao

DKA’s convention at Margao
HERALD REPORTER
MARGAO, DEC 13

The Dalgado Konkkni Akademi will hold its first ever two-day Konknni Roman script literature and culture convention on December 20-21 at Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes Nagar, Ravindra bhavan, Margao.
Addressing a press conference, Working President of the Dalgado Konkkni Akademi Vincy Quadros said the convention will give an opportunity to al the writers, readers, publishers, producers, artists and lovers of Konknni literature and culture to come together and communicate with fellow men thereby enhancing the prospects of Konknni literature and culture.
The two-day convention will be formally inaugurated at the hands of Chief Minister Digambar Kamat in the presence of deputy Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly, Mauvin Godinho.
Eminent Konknni personalities from the fields of literature and culture will be felicitated for their achievements. PWD Minister, Churchill Alemao will be the chief guest at the concluding ceremony on December 21 at 5.30 pm.
The concluding ceremony will be followed by a tiatr Tandllanchem Kestanv, which will be specially staged for the occasion. Written by Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes, the drama is directed by Anil Kumar and includes a cast of top Konknni actors and singers.

Konkani Tiatr Academy to be formed in Jan: CM

Konkani Tiatr Academy to be formed in Jan: CM
HERALD REPORTER

MARGAO, DEC 20
The two-day first Konknni Romi Lipi Sahitya and Sonvskruti Sammelan got underway at the Ravindra Bhavan here on Saturday, with Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat expressing Government’s firm support and commitment to literature and writers in Konkani in Roman script and announced formation of the Konkani Tiatr Academy next month.
After inaugurating the two-day sammelan at a glittering function organized by Dalgado Konknni Akademi, the Chief Minister it is the duty of the Government to support and encourage writers, artistes pursuing literature and culture in Roman script.
“I sincerely feel that people who write in Romi script need encouragement”, he said and reminded the audience that the Government has officially cleared and completed formalities to set up a Konkani Tiatr Academy.
Reassuring that the Government would extend all support to writers and literature in Konkani in Romi script, Kamat said this is one reason behind the Government’s decision to allocate Rs 15 lakh financial grant to Dalgado Konknni Akademi so that writers get the much-needed financial assistance in the field of literature.
Admitting that there was a feeling of injustice amongst Konkani writers in Romi script, the Chief Minister said it is the duty of the Government to support and encourage writers to produce the best literary works.
“When many people including office bearers of Dalgado Konkani Akademi came to me with many demands, including the demand to name the AC auditorium hall after Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes, I agreed with the demand”, he said.
In his key note address, convenor of Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendra, Fr Pratap Naik demanded rightful place for Konkani in Romi script on par with Konkani in Devnagiri script. “We do not want any favour from the Government, but our rightful place on par with Devnagiri. Our politicians should give us our rightful place or else the people will take a right decision in the next elections”, he warned.
Saying that Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat has shown his interest to encourage Konkani in Romi script, Fr Naik said a lot needs to be done by the Chief Minster and reminded Kamat of his assurance to take everyone into confidence to solve the language row.
At the outset, a Konkani entertainment program was staged by Prince Jacob, which was well received by the audience.
President of the Sammelan Vincy Quadros welcomed, while President of Dalgado Konkani Akademi Premanand Lotlikar also spoke.

Appeal to the tiatrists to remain united






Churchill demands official status for Konkani in Roman script

HERALD REPORTER/MARGAO, DEC 29, 2008

PWD Minister Churchill Alemao on Monday again made a strong demand for according official status for Konkani in Roman script on par with Konkani in Devnagiri script.
He was speaking at the 2nd award ceremony organised by Konkani Songit Somajik Kala Kendr in memory of the Father of the Opinion Poll, Late Dr Jack de Sequeira for Goan Tiatrists and other personalities at the Gomant Vidya Niketan hall.
Alemao said that Goan identity will be wiped out from Goa in the next 50 years if Konkani in Roman script is not given official status.

Referring to the recent announcement by Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat that the government would provide Rs 15 lakh financial assistance to the Dalgado Konkani Akademi, Alemao said the CM’s gesture is welcomed by the Romi script lovers, but reiterated that Konkani in Roman script should get its due officially status.
Making a fervent appeal to the tiatrists to remain united and support the cause of Romi script, the PWD Minister said the tiatrists are responsible for preserving and protecting Konkani in Romi script in the State.

Alemao also paid rich tributes to late Jack de Sequeira, for leading the movement to save Goa from the merger with Maharashtra.
Leading personalities from the Konkani tiatr and footballers were felicitated at the hands of the PWD Minister.

Tiatr festival gets underway at Neturlim

Tiatr festival gets underway at Neturlim
HERALD NEWS DESK

PANJIM, JAN 7
The second Konkani tiatr festival was inaugurated by senior actor Fransquina Fernandes from Neturlim village at Neturlim, Dongrim recently.
Fransquina appreciated GKA for organising such a festival for the people of Neturlim and recollected her days as an artist and expressed deep gratitude towards organisers for giving her an opportunity to inaugurate the 2nd Tiatr Festival of GKA.
N Shivdas, President of Goa Konkani Akademi (GKA) presided over the inaugural function. Sanguem MLA and chief guest Vasudev Gaonkar lauded the Goa Konkani Akademi for organising the five-days tiatr festival.
Earlier the president of Konkani Machi Mogi, Teotino D’Souza welcomed and appealed the locals to make the festival a success. Later a tiatr ‘Pull lam’ was staged by the Alfi Art production of Divar. Sarpanch Shashikant Gaonkar was the guest of honour on the occasion.

John, Elvis, Vishnu among Youth Achiever awardees

John, Elvis, Vishnu among Youth Achiever awardees
HERALD REPORTER
PANJIM, JAN 29

Well-known tiatrist John D’Silva, ‘Mando Prince’ Elvis Goes and Vishnu Wagh are among the awardees of the Yuva Srujan Puraskar (Youth Achiever Award) instituted by the State government.
Eight names for the award were announced following their selection by the Selection Committee headed by chairman Shreedhar Kamat Bambolkar.
Chief Minister Digambar Kamat who is also the Minister for Art & Culture announced the names of the awardees at a press conference held here Thursday.
The awardees include: Vijaykumar Naik for drama, Mrs Prachala Amonkar (music), Viraj Naik (painting/fine art), Elvis Goes (folk art), Vishnu Wagh (literature), Joao Francisco Silva alias John D’Silva (tiatr), Suhas Vaze (kirtan) and Sonu Shetgaonkar (craft).
Yuva Srujan Puraskar is one of the schemes of the Cultural Policy to honour young talents upto the age of 45 years who have excelled or given extraordinary contribution in their respective field of art and culture, Mr Kamat said.
The scheme is being implemented by the department of Art & Culture which came up with State Cultural Policy last year.
It is being implemented for the first time from this financial year. Every year, eight persons in the field of music/dance/drama/tiatr, folk-art, creative photography/painting, craft, sculpture, bhajan/kirtan, literature, film would be considered for presenting the Yuva Srujan award.
It was announced that the awardees will get a memento, certificate of appreciation and a financial purse to the extent of Rs 10,000 per artist. The award presentation function will be held shortly.
AWARDEES: Vishnu Surya Wagh is a multifaceted personality achieving great heights in the field of drama, poetry, literature and journalism. Born in Mandur-Dhongri village in Tiswadi, Vishnu has written 18 Marathi books, 8 in Konkani, 15 short plays and four publications of poems. He is also a good orator. Marathi plays written and directed by him have won prizes at national level.
Elvis Goes is a well-known folk artist hailing from Quepem. He is a singer, composer, writer, musician and dancer of repute.
John D’Silva, noted dramatist, playwright, director of Konkani stage. He has written 25 tiatrs and has performed in the Gulf and different parts of India.
Sonu Shetgaonkar from Mandrem is a master craftsman, running Coco Arts, a handicrafts emporium.
Vijaykumar Naik is playwright, director and actor from Ponda.

Mando festival enthralls audience






Mando festival enthralls audience
HERALD NEWS DESK

PANJIM, FEB 13
Mando lovers had a delightful evening at the recently held All Goa Mando Festival organized by TAME (Tourism Airline Management Education), in association with Department of Art and Culture at a nearly packed Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes indoor Auditorium, Ravindra Bhavan Margao.
The festival was inaugurated by Rev Fr Bernard Cotta with the lighting of the traditional lamp and release of the Souvenir and DVD at a subsided rate.
The Festival witnessed 6 troupes in the traditional category. Mando Mogi, Margao led by Pervez Gomes won the First Prize and in the Original Category -Goenchim Noketrem, Sarzora led by Marianela Gina Dias won the First Place while Harmonizer’s Chorus Utorda led by Alvaro Pereira won the second place in both categories. Consolation prizes were presented to Vel’lencho Nad Velim led by Nifa Correia and Nuvemchim Mankam Motiam Nuvem led by Inacio Palmeira and Fatordchem Fulam, Fatorda led by Peter Azavedo.
Tomazinho Cardozo was felicitated by Water Resources Minister Filipe Neri Rodrigues with a coconut, shawl and trophy.
Filipe Neri Rodrigues praised Tomazinho Cardozo and said it was a honour to felicitate a multi-faced personality, comparing him to that what Dev Anand is to Bollywood, Tomazinho Bab is to the Konkani Stage.
The Minister highlighted that Mando was just not a song and dance but most of the lyrics in the original category were on relevant social issues like garbage, drug abuse, SEZ, regional plan which in turn awakens the government to take timely action.
Filipe Neri congratulated the management of TAME and called upon the audience to consolidate efforts to promote and cherish social cultural values.
Director of TAME informed how Water Resources Minister Filipe Neri Rodrigues was instrumental in encouraging TAME to commence the Mando Festival 5 years back.
Earlier a DVD on Mando Festival was released at a subsided rate. Dr Roopa Chari compered the function. Jury for the Mando Festival comprised of Fr Bernardo Cotta, Telma Gracias and Jose Marie Da Silva.

Mando festival enthralls audience

Mando festival enthralls audience
HERALD NEWS DESK

PANJIM, FEB 13
Mando lovers had a delightful evening at the recently held All Goa Mando Festival organized by TAME (Tourism Airline Management Education), in association with Department of Art and Culture at a nearly packed Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes indoor Auditorium, Ravindra Bhavan Margao.
The festival was inaugurated by Rev Fr Bernard Cotta with the lighting of the traditional lamp and release of the Souvenir and DVD at a subsided rate.
The Festival witnessed 6 troupes in the traditional category. Mando Mogi, Margao led by Pervez Gomes won the First Prize and in the Original Category -Goenchim Noketrem, Sarzora led by Marianela Gina Dias won the First Place while Harmonizer’s Chorus Utorda led by Alvaro Pereira won the second place in both categories. Consolation prizes were presented to Vel’lencho Nad Velim led by Nifa Correia and Nuvemchim Mankam Motiam Nuvem led by Inacio Palmeira and Fatordchem Fulam, Fatorda led by Peter Azavedo.
Tomazinho Cardozo was felicitated by Water Resources Minister Filipe Neri Rodrigues with a coconut, shawl and trophy.
Filipe Neri Rodrigues praised Tomazinho Cardozo and said it was a honour to felicitate a multi-faced personality, comparing him to that what Dev Anand is to Bollywood, Tomazinho Bab is to the Konkani Stage.
The Minister highlighted that Mando was just not a song and dance but most of the lyrics in the original category were on relevant social issues like garbage, drug abuse, SEZ, regional plan which in turn awakens the government to take timely action.
Filipe Neri congratulated the management of TAME and called upon the audience to consolidate efforts to promote and cherish social cultural values.
Director of TAME informed how Water Resources Minister Filipe Neri Rodrigues was instrumental in encouraging TAME to commence the Mando Festival 5 years back.
Earlier a DVD on Mando Festival was released at a subsided rate. Dr Roopa Chari compered the function. Jury for the Mando Festival comprised of Fr Bernardo Cotta, Telma Gracias and Jose Marie Da Silva.

‘Hanv Porot Ietelim’ silver jubilee show in Panjim

‘Hanv Porot Ietelim’ silver jubilee today

HERALD NEWS DESK/PANJIM, FEB 13

The Silver Jubilee show of ’Hanv Porot Ietelim’ will be staged on February 14 at Kala Academy A/C Hall, Panjim at 7.30 pm.
This Tiatr is a story of a widowed mother’s love for her son who brings up the child in face of great difficulties. She manages to educate him as she had made a promise to her late husband. The Boy completes graduation with distinction while falling in love with a girl(Candy) at college. Candy’s father, a very rich man coaxes Remy to leave his mother and his house for Candy’s and Remy acquiesces.
This Tiatr portrays revenge and downfall of Remy. The tiatr has 13 songs comprising of solos, duos, trios with comedians adding to peels of laughter. The tiatr is written, directed and produced by Socorro de St Cruz. The cast includes S Tari, Felina, Maria, Peter de Merces, Ruzai, Ave, Cameron, Baptist, Cosma, Jose de Agassaim, Justu, Sonia, Cyril Almeida, Comedian Mathew de Merces, Comedian Rosario de Maina, Albert, Bautist and Socorro de St Cruz. The Music is provided by Romeo with Alistair, Glenn, Ashley alongwith special light effects by Baltu.