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Cont .......from 1. The Tiatr was replete with a rich repertoire of songs , most of which were based on topical issues, ranging from terrorism to Goa. This varied fare was well received by the audience. The live music accompaniment - Mr.A D'Mello on Saxophone, Mr. Mario Fernandes on the Guitar ,Francis Rodrigues on the Bass, Mathew Fernandes on the Keyboards and Mathias Sequeira on the drums-enlivened and injected a festive atmosphere into the hall.A song on the legendary Chris Perry by Cassey , Anthony and Xavier ( Alphonso Bros.) was much appreciated. Popular artist and Fantasy Band leader from Goa, Connie M, who was in the UK around the time won the hearts of the people with his two beautiful songs. Rev.Fr.Oliver Antao who sang a touching song on priests received a thunderous ovation. Amongthe others, who entertained the gathering by their renditions were A.Perry , Damaciano and Ida D Souza, Paxiao, Larry Boy , Zeferino , Tony , Anthony and Felix Gonsalves.The acts on stage were enhanced by brilliant light effects, managed by Simon Fernandes.The were further supplemented with song specific scenes and pictures of Goa and other places which were effectively handled by Jayson Goes. The sound system was provided by Mr.Gregg Carvalho and the stage managed by Mr.Caetano Braganza. Earlier , the meet was addressed by Fr.Oliver Antao sfx,Asian Chaplain of the the Archdioceses of Southwark and Westminster in London. He congratulated the hosts for putting up the splendid show and complimented them for their efforts in keep the heritage of Goa , alive in the land of their domicile . He reminded those present,that only we,the sons and daughters of Konkani, can give our mother tongue its due and identity, and called for the whole hearted support in preserving and promoting the unique art and culture of Goa,amongst the Goan diaspora . In this connection , it was decided to rename the nascent organization as 'The Goan Heritage- UK 'in order to broaden its scope and reflect its aims of fostering the Goan identity through Art,Dance,Drama,Music and Language. The director Mr.Lawrence Mascarenhas then profusely thanked the people for their support and encouragement , and further promised to stage a few more shows in and around London and UK., yielding to the popular demand. Photographs of the show YOUTH of GOA UK http://community.webshots.com/album/19790268fKxbNTWxWV YOUTH of GOA UK http://community.webshots.com/album/20944156FQnFHiDAiH www.goa-world.net > GOAN COMMUNITY IN ACTION WORLDWIDE report compiled -by - Mario Fernandes " Babit " ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- rene barreto ---------------------------------------------------------- What's On In Goa (WOIG): Nov 06 Children's book exhibn opens, Walkabout, Anjuna... (all weekdays) Nov 06 ArtHouse, Calangute: Chaitali's acrylics on canvas till 19.11 Nov 07 Revision of electoral rolls (till Nov 30) See schedule. Dec 01 Two day conference, Goa Agenda. IT For Society. (Ends 2.12) Every Sunday: Music therapy sessions at Moira, 5 pm. 278, N.Portugal ----------------------------------------------------------
