Tiatr Akademi –A Big Responsibility
The Konkani Tiatro has a big following in Goa, in the Gulf Countries and in the U.K. Not to mention, a sizeable following in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujrat. Elsewhere in India too and the World , however small may be the Goan population, the Konkani Tiatro, is very very dear to their hearts.
Anything and everything that has to do with the Konkani Tiatro, catches attention of all Goans, in whichever part of the world they may be.
However, Goa being the center of Konkani Tiatro, controls the Tiatro-Activities all over the world.
The recent happening, that has a direct bearing on Tiatro and Tiatrists, is the setting-up of the “Tiatr-Akademi”, by the government of Goa.
An Akademi for Tiatr, was a long over-due “need” of the Konkani Tiatro.
To ensure that this unique “theatre-form” of Goa develops, grows and is passed on to future generations, it was but necessary, to have a Tiatr Akademi that could cater to all these needs.
Now that it has come into existence, through the Government of Goa, it is very much a happy ‘sign’.
However, we also know from our past experiences, that Institutions and Associations, formed by Tiatrists , with best of intentions, have finally ended up, doing just the “opposite”.
Hence, it is now, all the more necessary, that we Tiatrists, learn from our past experiences and make a “success-story’ , of the Tiatr-Akademi.
Apart from the representatives from allied Govt. Departments , the following are the members of the General Council of the Tiatr Akademi :- Tomazinho Cardozo, Daniel D’Souza, Premanand Sangodkar, Roseferns, Anil Kumar, Sharon Mazarello, Mario Menezes, Mario de Vasco, Prince Jacob, Jessie Dias, Michael Gracias, Marcelin de Betim, Auggie D’Mello, Mike Mehta, Premand Lotlekar, Osvie Viegas, Josinho D’Souiza, Shaikh Aamir, Menin de Bandar & Joe Rose.
The Executive-Committee, consists of Tomazinho Cardozo (President), Roseferns (Vice President) & Prince Jacob, Mario Menezes, Sharon Mazarello, Anil Kumar, Mario de Vasco, & Premanand Sangodkar, as members.
By & large, within it limitations, there is no doubt that, this is the most well-balanced Executive Committee.
The General Council and the Executive Committee have a huge responsibility, on their shoulders.
It will, undoubtedly, be a tough job ahead, as the Konkani Tiatro , in general, is urgently, in need of an “organized set-up”.
In the past , we Tiatrists have always been working , on “ad hoc”-ism.
Each one on his own.
There is a dire need to work cohesively, for the common good of the Konkani Tiatro.
Sharing of responsibilities, could go a long way, for getting maximum participation.
To begin with, I think the General Council, must sit down and identify:-
a) Short-Term Needs & b) Long –Term Needs, of Tiatro & Tiatrists.
Among the “Short-Term Needs”, that immediately come to my mind are :-
1) Demand for a much bigger allotment of Funds, from the Government.(Rupees 15 Lakhs, is too little for a Tiatr Akademi).
2) Plan, how best to spend the already allotted amount, for further improving the quality of the Konkani Tiatro, in all its aspects.
3) Start publishing of “Tiatro-Scripts”.
4) Iron-out the wrinkles, in the “Tiatr-Competition”, organized by the Kala Academy, Goa.
5) If need be, the Tiatr-Akademi, must organize its own “Tiatr-Competition”.
6) Demand “special-rates” for Govt.Halls and facilities for Hall-Bookings, for Konkani Tiatros.
7) Organize Workshops, Seminars, Lectures etc. on Theatre for Tiatrists.
8) “Kantaram” & Music, being an integral part of Konkani Tiatro, the Tiatr-Akademi must organize “Training-Classes” in Singing & Music for those wanting to learn.
9) Konkani Tiatro should get representation in all Govt. Bodies of Art & Culture and allied Institutions.
10) Tiatrists must be given National & International exposure, through Government of Goa’s Art & Culture exchange programmes.
11) Every year the Govt, of Goa must depute a Tiatrist overseas, to study Theatre-Activity in other Countries.
12) Ensure “transparency’ in Directorate of Art & Culture’s “State Cultural Awards” & “Financial Support Scheme”, so that Tiatrists get a reasonable representation , in both these schemes.
Among the Long-Term Needs , that immediately come to my mind are :-
1) “Setting-Up” of a Library of Tiatro-Scripts and Tiatro-related Literature along with an “Archaic-Center”.
2) ‘Plan of Action’ to take the Konkani Tiatro to deep interiors of Goa, where it has not been able to reach till now.
3) “Plan of Action’ to ensure Goans of all communities, embrace the Konkani Tiatro.
4) “Plan of Action” to take Konkani Tiatro, to all other States of India and Abroad as a Goan Art & Cultural Form.
These are a few of the works for the Tiatr-Akademi” that immediately come to my mind.
However, many more such works, that need to be undertaken, will come to light, once the General Council of the Tiatr-Akademi sits down for a serious discussion.
The Tiatr-Akademi is also a “platform” for Tiatrists, to voice their opinion on “Tiatro”-related as well as other theatre-related matters.
My sincere advice, to my colleagues in the General Council and the Executive Committee of the Tiatr-Akademi is, to make use of this platform to further the “cause” of the Konkani Tiatro.
Inspite of your heavy “tiatro-schedules”, please do attend all the meetings and actively participate in them, with your valuable suggestions.
You are now, representing the entire Tiatrist Community and you are “answerable”, to them.
You have accepted a huge responsibility. My best wishes to you all.
Wilmix (Tiatrist)
10/2/2009
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
GOA KONKANI AKADEMI 6th TIATR-WRITING COMPETITION 2008
GOA KONKANI AKADEMI 6th TIATR-WRITING COMPETITION
Goa Konkani Akademi has declared the result of its 6th tiatro-writing competition held in the name of 'Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes', the first tiatrist of Konkani stage.
Bonicio Vitorin Pereira has won the first prize of Rs.4000 for his script "Ashirwad" which will be published soon in book form by the Akademi as per the provision.
The second prize winner is Albert D'Souza (Rs.3000) for his script "Mummy, Mhaka Tuje Vengent Dhor", while the third prize of Rs.2,000 has been won by Agnelo Fernandes for his script "Fantodd".
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Monday, January 28, 2008
Buyao honoured in Kuwait
Buyao honoured in Kuwait
Kuwait Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha, Kuwait, honoured Goem Shahir Ulhas Buyao for his contribution to art and culture and Konknai movement by Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS), at a function held at Hawally hall, Salmiya, Kuwait, recently. Speaking on the occasion, Coelho remembered Buyao’s contribution at the time of Opinion Poll and narrated the audience some moments of the Opinion Poll.
Famous triatrists Mario Menezes and Roseferns, and musicians Babush and Philip were also honoured on the occasion. The function was coordinated by Jose Rod. President Katty de Navelim and member Cajie de Sanvordem were on the dais. Buyao sang his favourites like “Chan’neache Rati”, “Deva Mhojya Deva” and special song which he had composed specially on Goans living in the Gulf. He was accompanied by his son Sidhanath Buyao on the keyboard. A play was performed by renowned tiatrists John D’Silva, Ambe, Selly, Rosy and Joana along with artistes working in Kuwait.
Gomantak Times / 13-02-2008
Kuwait Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha, Kuwait, honoured Goem Shahir Ulhas Buyao for his contribution to art and culture and Konknai movement by Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS), at a function held at Hawally hall, Salmiya, Kuwait, recently. Speaking on the occasion, Coelho remembered Buyao’s contribution at the time of Opinion Poll and narrated the audience some moments of the Opinion Poll.
Famous triatrists Mario Menezes and Roseferns, and musicians Babush and Philip were also honoured on the occasion. The function was coordinated by Jose Rod. President Katty de Navelim and member Cajie de Sanvordem were on the dais. Buyao sang his favourites like “Chan’neache Rati”, “Deva Mhojya Deva” and special song which he had composed specially on Goans living in the Gulf. He was accompanied by his son Sidhanath Buyao on the keyboard. A play was performed by renowned tiatrists John D’Silva, Ambe, Selly, Rosy and Joana along with artistes working in Kuwait.
Gomantak Times / 13-02-2008
Zomni khell during the Carnival
Here is a short account of the zomni khell during the Carnival in my village, Chinchinim.
Zomniche khell were mostly popular during Carnival (Intruz) and Paskanchem
fest (Easter). After the New year and three kings feast, people eagerly
waited for the Carnival
because of the khells, especially in the villages of Salcete.
In Chinchinim, there are 15-20 wards or Vadde. Each Vaddo has a place
called 'Mandd',
which was usually located close to a Chapel which was surrounded by trees.
Khell was mostly performed at the "mandd" or near Regidor's residence
and sometimes in pvt homes if they could afford.(mostly tarvotti )
The ward committee members collected a small amount (Rs 5 at my time) from
each house to organize a khell.
A Khell was formed by a group of artists. The head or the writer/director
was called ‘Mestri’ and other participants were khellgaddi.
The band consisted of instruments like drum, trumpet, clarinet and at times
a banjo.
With the exception of band members, all other members of the troupe wore a
colourful uniform. There were no ladies taking part in the khell, but some
gents enacted ladies’ role; they wore a sari or a dress. Anita Pereira from
Chinchinim was the first girl to act in a khell called "Mundkar Nores'.
The famous khell groups came mostly from the coastal villages of Carmona,
Varca, Benaulim, Colva, Betalbatim (Bettpatte), besides some groups from
Chinchinim, Verna and St. Jose de Areal.
In those days, they mostly travelled on foot from one village to another
and/or from one ward to another. In the late 70's and 80's, they started
travelling by mini buses or open tempos. Wherever they traveled, they
always played music .. the drum, snare drum, trumpet and clarinet.
When a khell reached a 'mandd', the ward members negotiated the price of an
act/play..depending on the popularity of the group. If a group was famous
one,
then they would agree for two acts/plays. At times when the mestri or
ward members could not reach an agreement, the troupe would leave the
'mandd' but not without singing one or two songs at the 'mandd'; this was to
give respect for the 'mandd'. If they reached an agreement, they would give
time for the mestri to start the play till most ward people arrived.
As kids, the moment we heard the beat of the drum, we used to run, leaving
whatever work we did, and so did our elders. A round circle was formed and
the children had to sit on the ground; the elders stood around them. Some
would get chairs if their houses were close by; others would make it on tree
tops.
One got to see many khell in my ward ‘Dandeavaddo’ in Chinchinim as it is
located on the main junction of Cuncolim-Sarzora road.
The khell would start with an Imno - opening chorus, wherein the khellgaddi
would stand in two rows in front of the band and introduce themselves, and
the act that was to follow. After the Imno, they would stand in a circle
and then start the play with dialogues, followed by a song which was sung in
two pitches. – primeiro and segundo. The songs were mostly related to the
story or dialogue. At the end of the song, if the act required them to
visit another house, they would say: “Atam
hanv kit kortolom?” .. “Matxe bazrant voitolom” and then as he started to
walk, the music would play. If there was a police, the popular police march
would follow.
The plays were mostly based on short stories of bhatkars..kunbis, Akbar and
Birbal etc. Children were fascinated with the 'Rakhos' or Rakesh...(Giant )
part wherein the actor would wear a black dress covering his whole body from
head to toe with a tail hanging from behind.
At times there would be 2-3 groups waiting to perform at the same "mandd".
This way, all the 3 days of Intruz would go on. But their performance was
best on the first and the second day, as by the third day they would be
exhausted and their voices would become rough.
There was khell competition during the Carnival, which was performed on
stage. The competition was mostly with rival groups; whoever won, was
awarded a big trophy. In course of time, these competitions were with the
Tiatros. The first to perform was a tiatro, a short one, and then a
khell...ultimately it gave rise to what is now called ‘Khell Tiatr’.
Mestri Kuddo Minguel from Chinchinim was famous for the ‘opari’; also Sucor
Piedade from Verna. There was another mestri from Carmona..Anton Marie
whose khells with emotional dialogues and opari mesmerized the hearts of the
people....Francis Mestri from Durga was famous for his songs while Buk Buko
from Chinchinim and Xempea Minguel from Benaulim made the people laugh.
Mestri Niclau Marian from Nesai and Santiago Pereira from Padde khells were
also good. The only Hindu to act in khells in those days was Gunno from
Chandor. Marian from Vhodlem Bhatt Benaulim and Don Toklo from Colva were
also very famous mestris, besides the well known Xalibai, F.Coloi and
Bhataghotto.
Antonio Moraes .. well known as A. Moraes was the first to make changes and
take the zomni khell on the stage...and thereafter the best of the Khells
were seen on stage; the famous groups refused to perform on the ground; they
performed only on stage...Vitorin Pereira, Patrick Dourado and Ligorio
Fernandes were famous on stage. Slowly, these khells were aired on Akashwani
as 'Lokham khell'.
It was in the early 70's, the late Rosario Rodrigues came up with a non-stop
show...'Ekech Ratri ani Ami Fator'. This show was well received by the
people and it completed more than 100 shows in Goa and Mumbai. From then
on, every show of Rosario was a hit!
A lot of changes have been made from the original zomni khell to the present
Tiatro, but the smaller groups still perform the zomni khell. The present
day Tiatr is a combination of the old zomni khell and tiatr, in that the
Khell had songs which were related to the story, whereas in a tiatr, the
songs sung were not related to the story.
Some of the current well known khell-tiatrs come from: Prince Jacob, Mario
Menezes,
Roseferns, Menino Mario..Jose Rod, etc.
Dev Borem Korum
Edward Verdes
Chinchinim/KSA
Zomniche khell were mostly popular during Carnival (Intruz) and Paskanchem
fest (Easter). After the New year and three kings feast, people eagerly
waited for the Carnival
because of the khells, especially in the villages of Salcete.
In Chinchinim, there are 15-20 wards or Vadde. Each Vaddo has a place
called 'Mandd',
which was usually located close to a Chapel which was surrounded by trees.
Khell was mostly performed at the "mandd" or near Regidor's residence
and sometimes in pvt homes if they could afford.(mostly tarvotti )
The ward committee members collected a small amount (Rs 5 at my time) from
each house to organize a khell.
A Khell was formed by a group of artists. The head or the writer/director
was called ‘Mestri’ and other participants were khellgaddi.
The band consisted of instruments like drum, trumpet, clarinet and at times
a banjo.
With the exception of band members, all other members of the troupe wore a
colourful uniform. There were no ladies taking part in the khell, but some
gents enacted ladies’ role; they wore a sari or a dress. Anita Pereira from
Chinchinim was the first girl to act in a khell called "Mundkar Nores'.
The famous khell groups came mostly from the coastal villages of Carmona,
Varca, Benaulim, Colva, Betalbatim (Bettpatte), besides some groups from
Chinchinim, Verna and St. Jose de Areal.
In those days, they mostly travelled on foot from one village to another
and/or from one ward to another. In the late 70's and 80's, they started
travelling by mini buses or open tempos. Wherever they traveled, they
always played music .. the drum, snare drum, trumpet and clarinet.
When a khell reached a 'mandd', the ward members negotiated the price of an
act/play..depending on the popularity of the group. If a group was famous
one,
then they would agree for two acts/plays. At times when the mestri or
ward members could not reach an agreement, the troupe would leave the
'mandd' but not without singing one or two songs at the 'mandd'; this was to
give respect for the 'mandd'. If they reached an agreement, they would give
time for the mestri to start the play till most ward people arrived.
As kids, the moment we heard the beat of the drum, we used to run, leaving
whatever work we did, and so did our elders. A round circle was formed and
the children had to sit on the ground; the elders stood around them. Some
would get chairs if their houses were close by; others would make it on tree
tops.
One got to see many khell in my ward ‘Dandeavaddo’ in Chinchinim as it is
located on the main junction of Cuncolim-Sarzora road.
The khell would start with an Imno - opening chorus, wherein the khellgaddi
would stand in two rows in front of the band and introduce themselves, and
the act that was to follow. After the Imno, they would stand in a circle
and then start the play with dialogues, followed by a song which was sung in
two pitches. – primeiro and segundo. The songs were mostly related to the
story or dialogue. At the end of the song, if the act required them to
visit another house, they would say: “Atam
hanv kit kortolom?” .. “Matxe bazrant voitolom” and then as he started to
walk, the music would play. If there was a police, the popular police march
would follow.
The plays were mostly based on short stories of bhatkars..kunbis, Akbar and
Birbal etc. Children were fascinated with the 'Rakhos' or Rakesh...(Giant )
part wherein the actor would wear a black dress covering his whole body from
head to toe with a tail hanging from behind.
At times there would be 2-3 groups waiting to perform at the same "mandd".
This way, all the 3 days of Intruz would go on. But their performance was
best on the first and the second day, as by the third day they would be
exhausted and their voices would become rough.
There was khell competition during the Carnival, which was performed on
stage. The competition was mostly with rival groups; whoever won, was
awarded a big trophy. In course of time, these competitions were with the
Tiatros. The first to perform was a tiatro, a short one, and then a
khell...ultimately it gave rise to what is now called ‘Khell Tiatr’.
Mestri Kuddo Minguel from Chinchinim was famous for the ‘opari’; also Sucor
Piedade from Verna. There was another mestri from Carmona..Anton Marie
whose khells with emotional dialogues and opari mesmerized the hearts of the
people....Francis Mestri from Durga was famous for his songs while Buk Buko
from Chinchinim and Xempea Minguel from Benaulim made the people laugh.
Mestri Niclau Marian from Nesai and Santiago Pereira from Padde khells were
also good. The only Hindu to act in khells in those days was Gunno from
Chandor. Marian from Vhodlem Bhatt Benaulim and Don Toklo from Colva were
also very famous mestris, besides the well known Xalibai, F.Coloi and
Bhataghotto.
Antonio Moraes .. well known as A. Moraes was the first to make changes and
take the zomni khell on the stage...and thereafter the best of the Khells
were seen on stage; the famous groups refused to perform on the ground; they
performed only on stage...Vitorin Pereira, Patrick Dourado and Ligorio
Fernandes were famous on stage. Slowly, these khells were aired on Akashwani
as 'Lokham khell'.
It was in the early 70's, the late Rosario Rodrigues came up with a non-stop
show...'Ekech Ratri ani Ami Fator'. This show was well received by the
people and it completed more than 100 shows in Goa and Mumbai. From then
on, every show of Rosario was a hit!
A lot of changes have been made from the original zomni khell to the present
Tiatro, but the smaller groups still perform the zomni khell. The present
day Tiatr is a combination of the old zomni khell and tiatr, in that the
Khell had songs which were related to the story, whereas in a tiatr, the
songs sung were not related to the story.
Some of the current well known khell-tiatrs come from: Prince Jacob, Mario
Menezes,
Roseferns, Menino Mario..Jose Rod, etc.
Dev Borem Korum
Edward Verdes
Chinchinim/KSA
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Anil-Olga's "HEM ZHADD DUDDVANCHEM"
KMK Presents Anil Olga’s
HEM ZHADD DUDDVANCHEM
ANIL OLGA - the sensational pair of Konkani stage stormed Kuwait in 2007 with their maiden hit MUNIS TUM now comes with another mind-blowing thriller "HEM ZHADD DUDDVANCHEM" a must for expatriate Goans.
The show will be held on 11th April 2008 at 3.30 pm at (Al-Massra) Al-Hawally A/C Auditorium, Kuwait.
Watch out for sizzling cast and more surprises; remember it’s a Kala Mogui Kuwait (KMK) Presentation, the prominent art & cultural association. For inquiries please contact: 9391452, 9540232.
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HEM ZHADD DUDDVANCHEM
ANIL OLGA - the sensational pair of Konkani stage stormed Kuwait in 2007 with their maiden hit MUNIS TUM now comes with another mind-blowing thriller "HEM ZHADD DUDDVANCHEM" a must for expatriate Goans.
The show will be held on 11th April 2008 at 3.30 pm at (Al-Massra) Al-Hawally A/C Auditorium, Kuwait.
Watch out for sizzling cast and more surprises; remember it’s a Kala Mogui Kuwait (KMK) Presentation, the prominent art & cultural association. For inquiries please contact: 9391452, 9540232.
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Declare seven Goans as Konkani martyrs: RLAF
Declare seven Goans as Konkani martyrs: RLAF
NT News Service
Margao, Dec 19 In bid to obtain official status for the Roman script,
the Romi Lipi Action Front (RLAF), on Wednesday, urged the government
to include the Roman script in the Official Language Act of 1987.The
Front has also demanded that the government table and pass a bill in
the Goa Legislative Assembly, recognizing the seven Goans – Floriano
Vaz from Gogol, John Fernandes, Audrin Fernandes, Inacio Gonsalves,
Cajetan Dias, Mathew Gracias and Joaquim Pereira, all from Agassaim --
who lost their lives in the struggle for recognition of Konkani
language, as Konkani martyrs.The government should also erect statutes
of the seven Martyrs in the state, and give their families all
facilities enjoyed by the freedom fighters of Goa, the Front demanded.
Father Pratap Naik of the Thomas Stephens Konkani Kendr blamed the
people."When I go to address Konkani lovers in Karnataka 10,000 people
gather in no time to hear me. Why such poor response in Goa?" he
asked, referring to the attendance at the Lohia Maidan, in Margao.
The meeting was organized by the Romi Lipi Action Front to honour the
`Konkani Martyrs', on Wednesday.
Elaborating further, he said people from Karnataka speak in Kanada,
Keralites converse in Malyalam and the citizesn from Kashmir in
Kashmiri. "Only Goans take pride in speaking the language of English,"
he lamented."We need to shout, scream and yell so that our legislators
know our desire," he said making a passionate appeal, on need to
remain united, to get recognition for the Roman script.
Former Vice-Chancellor of Goa University, Dr Olivinho Gomes said that
there was a need to start a new struggle to get recognition for Roman
script.Much injustice has been done to the Konkani lovers who express
themselves in Roman script, he said and stressed the need to rectify
the same.Quoting former Sahitya Academy President, Mr S Chatterjee, he
said, Mr Chatterjee was of the opinion that only Roman script would
solve the acrimony over the dual scripts in Goa.
He said government should stop issuing executive orders on giving
grants to Roman script writers. Instead the Roman script should get
official recognition in the language Act, he added.
The President of the Dalgado Konkani Akademi and former speaker, Mr
Tomazinho Cardozo, Prinicipal of St Xaviers College, Mr Newman
Fernandes, former director of AIR, Mr Yusuf Shaikh, Fr Conceisao Da
Silva, Mr Miguel Braganza and many others spoke. ENDS.
...................................
Dears,
This is a fairly accurate report of the meeting held to honour the
young men, most of them around 20 years of age, who were killed during
the KONKANI PORJECHO AVAZ-led agitiation in 1986 that gave us Konkani
as the Official language and , through the language, Statehood. The
POLITICIANS benefitted by the increase in the number of MLAs in Goa
from 28 in the UT of Goa, Daman & Diu to 40 in the state of Goa. The
power of the Chief Minister increased and he was no longer palying a
second fiddle to the Lt. Governor. The Devanagri lobby got a Goa
Konkani Academy almost exclusively to itself for 20 years, Sahitya
Puroskars for those whose newspaper articles were hurriedly compiled
and printed in book form, jobs for their chelas as teachers since 1992
,etc. The majority of the agitators and 100% of the martyrs knew not
how to read and write in Devanagri. Their families are as poor as in
1986 and still cannot read the Devangri script to file an application
in the Official Language. To what end was their sacrifice? Think about
it.
Mog asundi.
Miguel
NT News Service
Margao, Dec 19 In bid to obtain official status for the Roman script,
the Romi Lipi Action Front (RLAF), on Wednesday, urged the government
to include the Roman script in the Official Language Act of 1987.The
Front has also demanded that the government table and pass a bill in
the Goa Legislative Assembly, recognizing the seven Goans – Floriano
Vaz from Gogol, John Fernandes, Audrin Fernandes, Inacio Gonsalves,
Cajetan Dias, Mathew Gracias and Joaquim Pereira, all from Agassaim --
who lost their lives in the struggle for recognition of Konkani
language, as Konkani martyrs.The government should also erect statutes
of the seven Martyrs in the state, and give their families all
facilities enjoyed by the freedom fighters of Goa, the Front demanded.
Father Pratap Naik of the Thomas Stephens Konkani Kendr blamed the
people."When I go to address Konkani lovers in Karnataka 10,000 people
gather in no time to hear me. Why such poor response in Goa?" he
asked, referring to the attendance at the Lohia Maidan, in Margao.
The meeting was organized by the Romi Lipi Action Front to honour the
`Konkani Martyrs', on Wednesday.
Elaborating further, he said people from Karnataka speak in Kanada,
Keralites converse in Malyalam and the citizesn from Kashmir in
Kashmiri. "Only Goans take pride in speaking the language of English,"
he lamented."We need to shout, scream and yell so that our legislators
know our desire," he said making a passionate appeal, on need to
remain united, to get recognition for the Roman script.
Former Vice-Chancellor of Goa University, Dr Olivinho Gomes said that
there was a need to start a new struggle to get recognition for Roman
script.Much injustice has been done to the Konkani lovers who express
themselves in Roman script, he said and stressed the need to rectify
the same.Quoting former Sahitya Academy President, Mr S Chatterjee, he
said, Mr Chatterjee was of the opinion that only Roman script would
solve the acrimony over the dual scripts in Goa.
He said government should stop issuing executive orders on giving
grants to Roman script writers. Instead the Roman script should get
official recognition in the language Act, he added.
The President of the Dalgado Konkani Akademi and former speaker, Mr
Tomazinho Cardozo, Prinicipal of St Xaviers College, Mr Newman
Fernandes, former director of AIR, Mr Yusuf Shaikh, Fr Conceisao Da
Silva, Mr Miguel Braganza and many others spoke. ENDS.
...................................
Dears,
This is a fairly accurate report of the meeting held to honour the
young men, most of them around 20 years of age, who were killed during
the KONKANI PORJECHO AVAZ-led agitiation in 1986 that gave us Konkani
as the Official language and , through the language, Statehood. The
POLITICIANS benefitted by the increase in the number of MLAs in Goa
from 28 in the UT of Goa, Daman & Diu to 40 in the state of Goa. The
power of the Chief Minister increased and he was no longer palying a
second fiddle to the Lt. Governor. The Devanagri lobby got a Goa
Konkani Academy almost exclusively to itself for 20 years, Sahitya
Puroskars for those whose newspaper articles were hurriedly compiled
and printed in book form, jobs for their chelas as teachers since 1992
,etc. The majority of the agitators and 100% of the martyrs knew not
how to read and write in Devanagri. Their families are as poor as in
1986 and still cannot read the Devangri script to file an application
in the Official Language. To what end was their sacrifice? Think about
it.
Mog asundi.
Miguel
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Khell Tiatrs announced for Carnival 2008 in Goa
Khell Tiatrs announced for Carnival 2008 in Goa
The following Khell Tiatrs are announced for "Carnival 2008" in Goa
Keeping with the age old traditions, the 'Khell Tiatrs' form part of the Carnival merriment and entertainment in Goa. Established Konkani stage writers-director as well as amateur ones have announced their plays in Goa's newspapers, predominantly in O'Heraldo. The titles are sure to entice you to be there !
Director: Peter de Macazana
1) Tho Aslear Hanv Nam
2) Naum Tujem Boroup Mhojem
3) Febrarachi Tis Tarikh
Music By: Shahu
Contact: Peter 9822167129
Director: Comedian Marcus de Cortalim
1) Tin Vorsanni
2) Porot Iello
3) Pollounk Ieat
Music By: Noel with his Bolero Boys
Contact: Marcus 9823638352
Director: Jacinto Gracias
1) Patkam
2) Dukham
3) Nattkam
Music By: Agnelo & his Troupe
Contact: Jacinto 9881567262, Rosario 9822167207
Director: Eddy de Quepem
1) Visvas Tujer Dovorlo
2) Soddun Mhaka Ghelo
3) Ho Guneav Konacho?
Contact: 9923641734
Director: Bobet & Michael de Quepem
1) Tuka Lagon
2) Onath
3) Zalim Hanv
Contact: 9922310962/9850480428
Director: Milagres de Chandor
1) Talleo Marat
2) Tumi Tumkam Sambalat
3) Maiche Dolle, Serialan Hailea
Contact: 9822387884
Director: Mini Mario
1) Chotrai
2) Mogall Khell Pollenarank
3) Chotrai somestank
Music By: Domnic de Arambol
Contact: 9822149512
Director: Sons of Anthony de Velsao
1) Ghor Kelem Piddear
2) Bhoro Korat Fuddar
3) Na Zallim Hea Vellar
Music By: Braz de Xelvon, Elick & Jacinto
Contact: 9921382866/9822991667/9823811790
Director: Trindade
1) Visvas Nam
2) Combo Jaita Raza Choita
3) Dubao
Music By: Anthony de Velim & his Naughty Boys
Contact: Agnelo 9822970508/2766978, Anthony 9921056615
Director: Piety de Navelim
1) Mhaka Zai
2) Kitem Meulem?
3) Uddtta Tho Buddtta
Contact: Piety 9822687621, Connie-M 9822176835
Director: Sanny & Dada de Maina
1) Khonnank
2) Laglea
3) Tan
Contact: Dada 9822988925/9822149462, Sanny 9822060943
Director: Xavier de Sanguem
1) Tumi Chitat
2) Tumi Sangat
3) Tumi Vochat
Contact: Xavier 9226896161
Director: Cajie de Curtorim
1) Bore Bhaxen Ravat
2) Ghorjek Pavat
3) Sogleanchi Ekuch Suvat
Contact: 9881283556
Director: Frank de Diuler Benaulim (Bukul)
1) To Mhozo Fudar
2) Tum Rautolo
3) Mogachem Utor Dieat
Contact: 9850468309/2772009
Director: Jack Rodson de Benaulim
1) Zap
2) Korta Tor
3) Xidduk Rau
Contact: 9822157970
Director: Seby Fernandes de Curtorim
1) Sukh Ani Dukh
2) Noxibantlea
3) Khonakuch Chukonam
Contact: Seby 9922656533, Luzito 9822103576
Director: Rodrigues de Benaulim
1) Vadlelem Naka Sandlelem Zai
2) Goenkar Khuim Nidleat Kai?
3) Tho Amcho Pai
Contact: 9860434952/9923231781
Director: Jose de Velim
1) Tuka Naka
2) Konnak Zai
3) Mhaka Sangat
Music By: Remy, William & Jose de Velim
Contact: 9850456421/2773698
Director: Sansil de Benaulim
1) Noxibant Assonkna
2) Hem Aidon Koslem??
3) Tumcho Sounsar Sambalat
Music By: Ancieto & his Troupe
Contact: 0923618887/2771850
Director: Babito D?Souza
1) Tumkam Zai Aslem
2) Toxench Zalem
3) Atam Zaieat Koxeal
Contact: Babito 9764923349, Sandeep 9923921592
Director: Alroy (Selection of Chinchinim)
1) Okmann
2) Biemann
3) Tufan
Contact: 9226969369/9970129289
Director: Roy de Chinchinim (Loyd?s Selection)
1) Amkam Fudar Na?
2) Tuka Utor Ditam
3) Goemche Ganti
Music By: John
Contact: 9822433668
Director: Jack & Jan
1) Dolle Asson
2) Hem Sovsarant
3) Khuddo Tum
Contact: 9881724053/9822620053
Director: Domnic Barbosa
1) Ixtt Vo Dusman
2) Dukham
Contact: Joel 9823978490
Director: Conyferns & Seby de Quepem
1) Mainchem Utor
2) Dev Tumkam Boxitolo
3) Salosavan Ugodlle Bhattkarache Dolle
Contact: Conyferns 9822136206, Seby de Quepem 9822408501
Director: Candino de Carmona
1) Mhojea Jivitant
2) Kolloumb
3) Kiteak Assa?
Contact: 9822053901/2744338
[goa-world.com team thanks to Kala Mogui Kuwait (KMK) for compiling this list].
[Khell Tiatrs, whose performance are restricted to the festivals of Carnival/Intruz and/or Easter. It differs from the traditional Konkani Tiatr of the 5 or 7 poddeas (acts) that is that its songs are integrated with the main drama, theme and storyline and do not deviate in essence from content from it.
We invite viewers of these plays to forward their reviews + photos for publishing in the Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter of www.goa-world.com].
- Forwarded by www.goa-world.com
23/1/2008 Kuwait
Goa's Pride - http://www.goa-world.com
Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter (Since 1994) archived at
http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/
Moderated by Gaspar Almeida & presented by Ulysses Menezes
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NX0VwOSHWns
The following Khell Tiatrs are announced for "Carnival 2008" in Goa
Keeping with the age old traditions, the 'Khell Tiatrs' form part of the Carnival merriment and entertainment in Goa. Established Konkani stage writers-director as well as amateur ones have announced their plays in Goa's newspapers, predominantly in O'Heraldo. The titles are sure to entice you to be there !
Director: Peter de Macazana
1) Tho Aslear Hanv Nam
2) Naum Tujem Boroup Mhojem
3) Febrarachi Tis Tarikh
Music By: Shahu
Contact: Peter 9822167129
Director: Comedian Marcus de Cortalim
1) Tin Vorsanni
2) Porot Iello
3) Pollounk Ieat
Music By: Noel with his Bolero Boys
Contact: Marcus 9823638352
Director: Jacinto Gracias
1) Patkam
2) Dukham
3) Nattkam
Music By: Agnelo & his Troupe
Contact: Jacinto 9881567262, Rosario 9822167207
Director: Eddy de Quepem
1) Visvas Tujer Dovorlo
2) Soddun Mhaka Ghelo
3) Ho Guneav Konacho?
Contact: 9923641734
Director: Bobet & Michael de Quepem
1) Tuka Lagon
2) Onath
3) Zalim Hanv
Contact: 9922310962/9850480428
Director: Milagres de Chandor
1) Talleo Marat
2) Tumi Tumkam Sambalat
3) Maiche Dolle, Serialan Hailea
Contact: 9822387884
Director: Mini Mario
1) Chotrai
2) Mogall Khell Pollenarank
3) Chotrai somestank
Music By: Domnic de Arambol
Contact: 9822149512
Director: Sons of Anthony de Velsao
1) Ghor Kelem Piddear
2) Bhoro Korat Fuddar
3) Na Zallim Hea Vellar
Music By: Braz de Xelvon, Elick & Jacinto
Contact: 9921382866/9822991667/9823811790
Director: Trindade
1) Visvas Nam
2) Combo Jaita Raza Choita
3) Dubao
Music By: Anthony de Velim & his Naughty Boys
Contact: Agnelo 9822970508/2766978, Anthony 9921056615
Director: Piety de Navelim
1) Mhaka Zai
2) Kitem Meulem?
3) Uddtta Tho Buddtta
Contact: Piety 9822687621, Connie-M 9822176835
Director: Sanny & Dada de Maina
1) Khonnank
2) Laglea
3) Tan
Contact: Dada 9822988925/9822149462, Sanny 9822060943
Director: Xavier de Sanguem
1) Tumi Chitat
2) Tumi Sangat
3) Tumi Vochat
Contact: Xavier 9226896161
Director: Cajie de Curtorim
1) Bore Bhaxen Ravat
2) Ghorjek Pavat
3) Sogleanchi Ekuch Suvat
Contact: 9881283556
Director: Frank de Diuler Benaulim (Bukul)
1) To Mhozo Fudar
2) Tum Rautolo
3) Mogachem Utor Dieat
Contact: 9850468309/2772009
Director: Jack Rodson de Benaulim
1) Zap
2) Korta Tor
3) Xidduk Rau
Contact: 9822157970
Director: Seby Fernandes de Curtorim
1) Sukh Ani Dukh
2) Noxibantlea
3) Khonakuch Chukonam
Contact: Seby 9922656533, Luzito 9822103576
Director: Rodrigues de Benaulim
1) Vadlelem Naka Sandlelem Zai
2) Goenkar Khuim Nidleat Kai?
3) Tho Amcho Pai
Contact: 9860434952/9923231781
Director: Jose de Velim
1) Tuka Naka
2) Konnak Zai
3) Mhaka Sangat
Music By: Remy, William & Jose de Velim
Contact: 9850456421/2773698
Director: Sansil de Benaulim
1) Noxibant Assonkna
2) Hem Aidon Koslem??
3) Tumcho Sounsar Sambalat
Music By: Ancieto & his Troupe
Contact: 0923618887/2771850
Director: Babito D?Souza
1) Tumkam Zai Aslem
2) Toxench Zalem
3) Atam Zaieat Koxeal
Contact: Babito 9764923349, Sandeep 9923921592
Director: Alroy (Selection of Chinchinim)
1) Okmann
2) Biemann
3) Tufan
Contact: 9226969369/9970129289
Director: Roy de Chinchinim (Loyd?s Selection)
1) Amkam Fudar Na?
2) Tuka Utor Ditam
3) Goemche Ganti
Music By: John
Contact: 9822433668
Director: Jack & Jan
1) Dolle Asson
2) Hem Sovsarant
3) Khuddo Tum
Contact: 9881724053/9822620053
Director: Domnic Barbosa
1) Ixtt Vo Dusman
2) Dukham
Contact: Joel 9823978490
Director: Conyferns & Seby de Quepem
1) Mainchem Utor
2) Dev Tumkam Boxitolo
3) Salosavan Ugodlle Bhattkarache Dolle
Contact: Conyferns 9822136206, Seby de Quepem 9822408501
Director: Candino de Carmona
1) Mhojea Jivitant
2) Kolloumb
3) Kiteak Assa?
Contact: 9822053901/2744338
[goa-world.com team thanks to Kala Mogui Kuwait (KMK) for compiling this list].
[Khell Tiatrs, whose performance are restricted to the festivals of Carnival/Intruz and/or Easter. It differs from the traditional Konkani Tiatr of the 5 or 7 poddeas (acts) that is that its songs are integrated with the main drama, theme and storyline and do not deviate in essence from content from it.
We invite viewers of these plays to forward their reviews + photos for publishing in the Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter of www.goa-world.com].
- Forwarded by www.goa-world.com
23/1/2008 Kuwait
Goa's Pride - http://www.goa-world.com
Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter (Since 1994) archived at
http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/
Moderated by Gaspar Almeida & presented by Ulysses Menezes
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NX0VwOSHWns
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