Kundapur: Workshop on Konkani ‘Vovyo Verse’ Attempts to Sustain Tradition


By Vinay Pais
Daijiworld Media Network—Kundapur (RD/CN)

 
Kundapur, Nov 4: “The sustenance of Konkani culture that was fostered by generations of Konkans is possible if the new generation nurtures it for posterity,” said James D’Souza, director of Matov Mangalore.
 
He was speaking during the workshop on ‘Vovyo and Verse’, Konkani wedding folk singing, which was held at St Francis parish auditorium, Tallur, on Wednesday November 2.


 

Tallur parish priest Fr Sunil Veigas, in his inaugural address, said that these workshops are essential to sustain Konkani traditions and customs. Eric Pais and Hilda D’Souza were the resource persons.
 
Paul Pasanna welcomed the gathering.  Felix D’Silva proposed the vote of thanks while Jyoti Mendonca compered the programme. Representatives of various parishes under Kundapur deanery participated in the workshop.

  

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  • A I DIAS, BENNEKUDRU/MUMBAI

    Fri, Nov 04 2011

    EXCELLENT IDEA OF OUR KONKANI TRADITION. IF ANY CD OR BOOKS ARE THERE PLEASE GIVE ME THE DETAILS OF AVAILABILITY.
    PLEASE KEEP IT UP! GOD BLESS YOU ALL

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  • David V.Sequeira, Koteshwar/UAE

    Fri, Nov 04 2011

    Thanks to the efforts of organisers,but the number of audience gathered shows how much we are for the Konkani traditions and customs.This is the pity of modernisation and ego.

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