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.