-------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | | | | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | | | | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Konkani Writers Meet held in Mumbai
Konkani Sahitya Kala Foundation had organised a one day Writers Meet on 23rd October 2005 at Gyan Ashram Andheri East. There was an overwhelming response from the Konakni writers as they participated as large numbers as 117. Konkani Stalwart Albert W. D'Souza inaugurated the programme by bursting the literary baloon through the point of the nib of a large pen. Later while addressing the crowd Mr. Albert spoke on the importance of literary trining in our life. Goan Review Editor Mr. Fausto V. D'Costa was the chief guest and he spoke on the importance of writing and reading a good literature. Kutam Editor Henry D'Paula was the president of the programme and he spoke on the role of investigative journalism in building a new society. Mrs. Clara Lobo was the guest of honour. Rons Bantwal was honoured during the occasion for his couragious contribution to Konkani and Kannada journalism. Dr. Edward Nazareth and Mr. Dolphy Cascia were the main resorce persons who had come from Mangalore for the programme. They covered various literary fields in a whole day programme. Fudar Pratishtran President Mr. John D'Silva was the president of the first session. Well Known Mangalorean Play writer Sunny A. D'Souza was the chief guest. Konkani Novelist H. J. Goveas and the Goan tiatr artist Romi Pinhero were the guest of honour for the first session. There was a hilarious Hasya Kavi Goshti from the Mumbai, Mangalorean and Goan origin poets. Mr. J. B. Moraes moderated the poetry session. Mr. J. B. Sequiera, Mr. Navin Kulshekar, Mr. Sudhir Kodkani, Ms Philomena San Francisco, Mrs. Sheela Kolambkar, Mrs. Jayamala Danaiti, Mr. V. D'Silva Kanjurmarg, Mr. Ron Michael Vas, Mr. Victor Concesso and Mr. Neri Nazareth participated in the poetry session. Concluding session was presided by Sangeet Samrat Henry D'Souza. Mr. J. B. Sequiera was the chief guest. Ancy Paladka, Cyril Castelino, Shanti Barboza, Joe Carlo compared various sessions of the day. Mr. Santosh Saldanha welcomed the audiance. Cyril Castelino gave vote of thanks. For a complete photo album of the programme please click http://ancy.fotopic.net/c745694.html Ancy Paladka ____________________________ Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka E2-139 Diwan Apt III Vasai Road East Thane Dist - 401 210 Tel: 0250-2390225 Cell: 9422 4922 41 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php