Kuwait's Goan Tiatr lovers confirms Marcus Vaz popularity
At the 25th years of the tiatr competitions by the Kala Academy, Goa, in his message, the then Goa's chief minister, P.S. Rane said "The beautiful land of Goa is known as the land of theatre lovers. The Konkani theatre has today evolved as a powerful medium for mass communication. Major credit for this tradition must go to our above hundred year old folk theater form - the "Tiatr".
And this form of art is still continues to enjoy popularity - thanks to the Konkani stage artistes - young and old - both in and outside Goa, specially in Kuwait, Dubai, and occasionally in Qatar, Oman and Bahrain.
The large Tiatr loving Goan community at this evening's Marcus Vaz "ALMANCHEA DISA" tiatr at Hawally Governorate Auditorium in Kuwait confirms his popularity and his flair to write the script incorporating comedy/side show/kantos/ as well as direct his cast of selected Konkani stage artistes from the reservoir of talents available here as well as to get equally popular and talent artistes including Prince Jacob and his brother Humberto, Xavier Gomes, Annie Quadros, Antonette de Calangute, Marcelino de Betim flown from Goa.
And this form of art is still continues to enjoy popularity - thanks to the Konkani stage artistes - young and old - both in and outside Goa, specially in Kuwait, Dubai, and occasionally in Qatar, Oman and Bahrain.
The large Tiatr loving Goan community at this evening's Marcus Vaz "ALMANCHEA DISA" tiatr at Hawally Governorate Auditorium in Kuwait confirms his popularity and his flair to write the script incorporating comedy/side show/kantos/ as well as direct his cast of selected Konkani stage artistes from the reservoir of talents available here as well as to get equally popular and talent artistes including Prince Jacob and his brother Humberto, Xavier Gomes, Annie Quadros, Antonette de Calangute, Marcelino de Betim flown from Goa.
It's a big team effort of Marcus Vaz and his troupe to have the musicians play for the drama with a further equally talented team of Maestro Josihno (Goa), Kuwait-based Shahu Almeida with his team.
After a long while, Tiatr lovers here had an entertaining evening with the local artistes as well as Goa-based artistes performing at this well-rehearsed and contributing towards its success.
With an eye to give the best, Marcus Vaz had a select list of
Goa-based professional artistes incorporated in the casting including his father, the 77 year old renowned Master Vaz, the Goa State Cultural Award winner. It was also unique for the Goan tiatr lovers in Kuwait to have a senior-most artiste among their midst and the crowd just loved it, specially when the father-son duo sang a song dedicated to the tiatrists of yesteryears and offering blessings from a father to son - a rare occurence on the Konkani stage.
With an eye to give the best, Marcus Vaz had a select list of
Goa-based professional artistes incorporated in the casting including his father, the 77 year old renowned Master Vaz, the Goa State Cultural Award winner. It was also unique for the Goan tiatr lovers in Kuwait to have a senior-most artiste among their midst and the crowd just loved it, specially when the father-son duo sang a song dedicated to the tiatrists of yesteryears and offering blessings from a father to son - a rare occurence on the Konkani stage.
Kuwait's popular stage artistes include Cajetan de Sanvordem, Mario de Majorda, Querobina Carvalho, Manuel de Santa Cruz, Simon Gonsalves, Katty Carneiro, Rosary Ferns, Sandra Fernandes, Sanny de Quepem, Eusebio, Lawrie M, Victor de Calangute, Sylvester Vaz, Simon Gonsalves, Micheal D'Silva, Jonathan-Terence-Clifford, Kevin, Clinton Vaz, Martha Vaz, Conchita Cardoso, Adrian, and Marcus Vaz.
Marcus Vaz is well known in Kuwait for his composing
and singing. He was a part of the Cajetan-Marcus-Xavier trio which enjoyed tremendous popularity, and in recent years as
Cajetan-Marcus-Mario. Today, the tiatr lovers had another unique opportunity to see the trio of Cajetan-Marcus-Xavier singing to an encore. Marcus Vaz is also the founder and the driving force of Kuwait's only tiatrists faternity's association, Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) which was formed to unite and bring together the reservoir of the talented stage artistes in Kuwait, both professionals, amateur as well as newcomers. Marcus Vaz was publicly honoured at the KGTS show 'Tiatr & Tiatrist' for his immense contribution towards KGTS inception.
The song sung and composed by Rosary Ferns honouring the achievement and introduction of Master Vaz was the highlight of this evening drama. Well done, Rosary Ferns. Your support to Marcus Vaz is well appreciated.
The MBM Production banner involves Marcus Vaz brother, the soft spoken Benny Vaz and his sister-in-law, Martha Vaz who have not left any stone unturned to see that the show goes on well. It was also a delite to see Marcus Vaz' nephew, the young Kevin Vaz on stage. The support of Kuwait's only tiatrist faternity association, Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) as well as those of the other Konkani and cultural promoting associations amalgamating into the cast was very noticeable and praise worthy for 'Almanchea Disa'.
It was a pleasant surprise to the audience that they were entertained by more 3 sets of trios, and also one song with all the three sets of trios (Dhavko) meaning 10 singers song and Chouko of Cajetan-Marcus-Mario-Victor incorporated in one performance.
A souvenir was published to mark the occasion and a special page was dedicated to those who have contributed specially towards the drama in some way or the other. Popular names of personalities including GWS President and social worker, Carmo Santos, The Entertainment & Cultural Society President, Santan Alfonso, Tony Pereira (Golden Goa Shop), Savio, Nazzi, Luis Simos, Luis Cardoz, Francis, Manuel de Santa Cruz, GWS General Secretary, Gaspar Almeida, Rosary Ferns, A.Veronica Fernandes, Sylvester Vaz, IDA & Jacob & Merry, John Lowson & Aedeen, Lawry Pinto, Peter Rodrigues, Sanny de Quepem, Nicholas de Utorda, and Laurie Miranda. Kuwait's top business houses supported the souvenir publication by way of advertisement including Mohamed Naser Al-Sayer & Sons Est. WLL (TOYOTA), Mushrif Trading & Contracting Company, Al-Fajr Al-Jadid Factory, Francis Lewis & Patric Lewis (Fit'Well Tailor), Raja Stores (Society Tea, Trophy Basmati Rice), AlMailem
Tires (Hankook Tires), A.F. Alfahed Trading & Contracting Co. and Dove Moisturizing Shampoo and B.M. Viegas Family (Chinchinim/Kuwait).
Just finished listening to Manfa Music's presentation of Ignatius de Xelvon's 'Khorem Bhangar' music CD which was available for sale at the venue. It has music by Josinho and songs by Comedian Domnic, Bushan, Ignatius de Xelvon, Reginald de Panchwadi, Lawry Travasso, Flemila, and Lajea.
A game of 'Quick Five Housie' was arranged with the proceeds going to an Orphanage in Goa.
Very visible among the audience were members of Goa's several village associations/football clubs and prominent organizations.
One thing is noticeable is that whatever difference these guys have, they do not wish to miss out on any Konkani drama. Debateable no doubt, but true to my observations of the past 3 decades.
Summing up in B.M. Viegas' messages in Konkani published on the souvenir: "Tumchi Tiatrachi kola vevharant galun somasik boreponna khatir tumi vaurtat mhunn hanv chodd khuxi. Onat bhurgam khatir MBM Productions torfen 'Almanchea Disa' ho tumcho tiatr Kuwait xharant tumi dakoitat. Mhozo tumcam ieukar hea Kuwait-chea xharatant ani hanv tumkam ies aundeatam ani Devacho axirvad magtam. Hea fuddem oxech tumi somaza khatir vaurun, tumchea vaurantlean khub boreponn ximpaddaunchem."
(Translation:
I am very happy to note that you wish to put your 'tiatr' art to help in the upliftment of social cause. You are organizing the "Almanchea Disa" drama under the MBM Productions banner to assist the 'Orphans'. My warm welcome and wishes for the success with God's blessings. In future, may you endeavour to continue in your social goodness.)
Well done, Marcus Vaz on your silver jubilee year in Kuwait performing on the stage since your first appearance at the popular tiatr auditorium, the Keefan Hall.
Reported filed at 10:15 p.m. 10th Sept. 2004
by Gaspar.Almeida (Almeidaji)
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Goa Day 2004 - Be There to Celebrate the 10th anniversary.
With the organizers: Goan Welfare Society (GWS) - Kuwait.
Goa Day -a tradition established since 1995 in Kuwait and
Goans worldwide carry it on in 5 continents today.
Venue:Marina Party Hall, Jleeb Shuyouk (Abbasiya),Kuwait.
Date : 24th September 2004
Supported by: All Goan clubs/associations in Kuwait.
"Goenkarancho Ekvott" and 'Goan Hospitality' at its best!
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