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Portuguese Day at St Xaviers, Mapusa
St Xaviers College, Mapusa in association with
Fundação Oriente and Instituto Camões will be
celebrating Portuguese Day on December 5th in
the college hall. The theme of the event is
Portugues Sem Fim, depicting Portuguese
culture. The Chief Guest, Consul General of
Portugal in Goa, Dr.Paulo Pocinho Neves along
with the Guest of Honor, Dr. Adelino Rodrigues da
Costa, Delegado, Fundação Oriente, will grace the
occasion. Dr. Delfim Correia da Silva, Director
of Instituto Camões, will address the public on
the influence of Portuguese culture on present
day Goa in relation with the theme.
Events and competitions such as painting on clay
and ceramic tiles using Portuguese tones (Arte Do
Barro, Arte Do Azulejo), Monlogue competition
(Monologo), presentations depicting the culture
of any Portuguese speaking country or their
region (O Expresso de Lusofonia) and many more
events are the highlights of the day. Portuguese
snacks and desserts making contest will be open
for the general public (Manjares Portuguses:
Petiscos e Sobremesas). The competitions will be
open for schools, higher secondary schools and
colleges. Last date for registration is 2nd December 2009.
There will also be an Exhibition cum Sale of
Portuguese books and delicacies. For
participation in the events and further details
kindly contact St Xaviers College- 2250705 /
2262356 or e-mail: xavierscoll...@bsnl.in
