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The Mundo Lusofano at Xavier's
"Portuguese language is not the past of Goa but to a great extent its
future" said Dr. Sergio Mascarenhas de Almeida, inaugurating the annual
Portuguese Day under the theme, 'O Mundo Lusofono' which means 'the
Lusophone world' organized by St. Xavier's College on August 29, 2007, in
association with Fundacao Oriente. It was a day dedicated to the Portuguese
Language and culture.
The event began with the address by the Principal of the College, Prof.
Newman Fernandes. He said that the Portuguese Day is an annual event of the
College for the promotion of the Portuguese Language. He added that a
western language can make a difference in job opportunities and we are
blessed to have had contact with the Portuguese for so many years. He said
he had initiated the Portuguese singing contest as Principal of Rosary
College and Xavier's is promoting the study of Portuguese language and
culture. He ended by expressing his gratitude to Fundacao Oriente and
Instituto Camoes.
In his address Dr. Sergio, spoke about the importance of a language. He said
that Goa should have been the Centre of Portuguese language in India, but it
is not. He added that there is a wealth of information in Goa that is so
relevant to Goa, written by Goans in Portuguese language with solutions to
many traditional problems. He lauded the students of Xavier's for their
active involvement in the field of Portuguese music too.
Dr. Jose Miguel Ribeiro Lume, Director of C.L.P. and Instituto Camoes,
Panaji, was the guest of honour and spoke about the work of the Institute
and the Department of Portuguese, Goa University in promoting the Portuguese
language. He also invited students to make full use of the facilities and
programmes offered by Institute Camoes, which is the official organ of the
Government of Portugal.
The cultural programme that followed consisted of lively Portuguese songs, a
monologue on the Jet-set Mocambicano, 'Mar Portugues' recited by Karina
Gouveia Pinto, culminated in a skit 'O Mundo Lusofono'. Prof. Dilip Loundo
of the Department of Sociology, Goa University spoke on the theme 'The
Portuguese language and world economy - A look at Brazil'.
A quiz competition was held for the Higher Secondary Schools and Colleges.
Of the eight teams registered, five qualified for the final round. The quiz
consisted of five rounds i.e. General Knowledge, Visual, Bom Portugues,
Proverbs and Brazil. The winners were Don Bosco H.S.S. with 130 points,
followed by St. Xavier's H.S.S. and Our Lady of Rosary, Dona Paula. In the
post lunch session a documentary on Portugal was screened followed by the
prize distribution of the quiz competition.
A Dialogue and Story-telling Competition was held in the afternoon for the
students of Standard VIII, IX and X. The winners of the dialogue competition
were: Don Bosco in the first place, Our Lady of Rosary in the second place
and Loyola High School in the third place, while the prize of the story
telling went to Fatima Convent, Margao, Lourdes Convent, Saligao and Don
Bosco High School, Panaji, respectively. The judges were Profa. Nalini
Sousa, Profa. Fatima de Souza and Dr. Filipe Rodgrigues e Melo. Cash prizes
were given to the winners.
The other off stage items included a Portuguese book fair by Instituto
Camoes and Third Millennium Publishers, an exhibition of Portuguese products
put up by the College and the sale of Portuguese products by 'A Nau' - a
Portuguese shop. A Portuguese flavour was added by the sale of traditional
snacks and sweets.
The programme which drew a good response from members of the public
teachers, parents and students was coordinated by Ms. Sara de Melo, Ms.
Isabel Noronha and Ms. Marie Lou Ferrao with the help of students. The
Portuguese comperes was Manuela Lobo (F.Y.B.A.) and the English compere was
Ms. Tasha D'Souza.
