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Konkan Daiz Yatra A Spectacular Dance Ballet The legend Saraswati arose and thronged into the streets of Mumbai and exulted through its waves into the prestigious Shannmukhanand hall on 23rd October 2004 for Konkan Daiz Yatra. All the streets from Virar, Vasai, Miraroad, Borivli, Malad, Andheri, Jerimeri, Sakinaka, Vakola, Bandra, Dadar, Byculla, Colaba, Wadala, Mulund, Ghatkoper, Kanjurmarg, Thane, New Bombay led to King Circle towards a glorious new Yatra. It was infact a mammoth crowd of Saraswati gathered at one place in the name of Konkani forgetting the cast, creed, dialects and geographical differences. It was the moment of immense joy, moment of belonging, moment of unity and the moment of creation of history with 3000 Konkani’s joined at one place in Mumbai for the cause of Konkani. In fact the larger crowd who waited till the last moment to get passes had to get disappointed as all the passes were given out five days prior to the show. It was a time of excitement and thrill to see 3000 people seating and watching this great show. Claps after claps from this huge crowd was heard as the forgotten roars of the waves in the unearthed river Saraswati giving new hope to Konkani. The scene of river Saraswati enacted by the tiny tots itself was the challenge to the people to carry on its flow. “This is not enough” said, Mr. Albert W. D’Souza in his presidential speech. “We need a Konkani Sahitya Akademy and a full fledge Konkani Bhavan to work for the cause of our people and our language. Over 40 communities speak Konkani and they are scattered all over the coasts of Maharashtra. Though Konkani is a minority language in the state of Maharashtra the government has not taken enough care to develop the language over the years. We will fight for this new cause.” He said. “We need to stress on one script for Konkani. If one script is used by all communities of Konkani, the language can see faster developments” insisted the ex Police Commissioner and ex Anti Corruption Bureau Director Mr. Ronald H. Mendonca. Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Bombay Most Rev Ferdinand J Fonseca said "it is a joy to see all Hindu, Muslim & Christians gathered together in the name of their mother tongue Konkani." “Let us nurture our mother tongue and give due respect to our Lord” said Mrs. Grace Pinto in her charismatic speech. She also honoured Mr. Albert W. D’Souza and his wife Mrs. Evlina A. D’Souza with the garland of “Pangla Kolle” for the successful organization of the show. Auxiliary Bishop of Bombay & the chief of Education board Most Rev Percival Joseph Fernandes, Lord Krishna Bank CEO & MD Mr. R. M. Nayak, Music Maestro of world fame Dr. Charles Vas SVD, Konkani Bhasha Mandal President Mr. P. N. Shanbhag & secretary Mr. J. B. Moraes too spoke on this vocation. Souvenir of Konkan Daiz yatra was released on this occasion. The ex police commissioner Mr. Ronald H. Mendonca released the book “40 Konknni Magnni” (40 Konkani Prayers), the transliteration of Mangalorean Konkani Prayers in to Roman script by Ancy Paladka. This book made new record on this day by the sale of more than 600 copies during the show. “Ami Konglish Uloitanv” book by Mr. J. B. Sequiera was inaugurated by Mrs. Grace Pinto. “Hanv Mhonis Zalam” book by Pintam Derebail was inaugurated by Fr. Walter Pinto. Known stage artist and a singer Mr. Clement Lobo was comparer of the programme. The Dance Ballet directed by Rev Dr Charles Vas SVD was started by the song “Saraswatichea Sullsulleamni Ubzoli-i tum mae” a song composed by Mr. J. B. Moraes. Fausto V. D’Costa (Editor, Gulab Monthly) along with his team welcomed the crowd by extending pan-podd udok. Then there was a heartfelt welcome by different communities of Konkani people in their own style of richness. The story started at the banks of River Saraswati which was a magnificent show by the tiny tots with the ear pleasing music of the flow of river Saraswati which was digitally recorded. The river Saraswati was magic of attraction among the audience who welcomed it with their unending and ear breaking claps. The show then continued with the scene of Krishna playing mischief with the gopi’s being one among the gopi was a Konkani as recorded by Santh Nam Dev 600 years ago as Ekli Konkani. Then came a misfortune of distress, trouble, vexation & severe affliction as the twelve-year drought rubbed river Saraswati into dry and made all Konkani’s to scatter around. The marginal among them seeked out refuge in the coasts of Goa. Once again the Portuguese rule in Goa forced them to leave their traditions, culture, religion and language. Their ferocious inquisition ‘the religious court’ encouraged their exodus into Mangalore and other south-costal region of India. The only lacking incident in the show was a capture of Mangalorean Catholics by Tippu into Srirangapattanna. Then followed the eye catching cultural festivals of Manddo, Dulpod, Deknni, Tonnio, Damam, Dapp, Gumat, Vag Nach, Falki Utsav along with the celebrations of Voji, Roce, Kazar, Uddtha Murth, Kanya dan, Bhurgiank pallneant dovorchem, Namakaran, Monti Fest from various communities of Konkani. A real unity was seen when the song “Sokkod Sangata Mellia” sung by the whole audience. The last song of the Ballet was “Ami keli Sombromachi Konkan Daiz Yatra” composed by Mr. J. B. Moraes. Since the whole show, the brain child of Rev Dr Charles Vas SVD was digitally recorded and presented live on the stage it was a different experience for all Konkani people who were present on the vocation. Their enjoyment was seen through their non-stops claps of encouragement. Since Konkani is recognized as one of the national languages of India in the year 1992, Konkani Bhasha Mandal the oldest and premier body of Konkani celebrates Konkani Recognition Day every year. But this time it was celebrated with new glory as Mrs. Grace Pinto who was the chief guest of Konkani Recognition Day in 2003 had invited the organisers to hold such a mega programmes to attract all Konkani people from Mumbai. Taking this invitation as a positive challenge Konkani Bhasha Mandal worked very hard for the whole one year formed a organising committee with the leadership of award winning reputed businessman Mr. Albert W. D’Souza and analyzed various ways in which the awareness of the mother tongue could be brought among Konkani People. It was planned to hold a Mega show with the slides of presenting the rich culture of various sects of Konkani and to make people realize the importance of supporting our mother tongue. Konkani Bhasha Mandal President Mr. P. N. Shanbhag, Chairman Advocate Pius Vas, Secretary Mr. J. B. Moraes, Fr. Charles Vas, Mrs. Grace Pinto and number of other dignitaries worked day and night and led its folk to this great cause. For Complete Photo Album please click http://www.konkanifoundation.com/kdy/ By Ancy Paladka E2-139 Diwan Apt III, Vasai Road East, Thane Dist - 401 210, Maharashtra, INDIA Tel: (+91/95)-250-2390225 / 3465394, Cell: 0 9422 4922 41 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We finish. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
