Media Release

Mangaluru, Aug 22: Konkani Manyatha Divas is the inclusion of Konkani as an official language in the Eighth Schedule of Indian Constitution in 1992. Naman Ballok Jesu organized an exhibition of Konkani films on August 22, on the occasion of Konkani Manyatha Divas.

Konkani Film exhibition was declared open at Infant Jesus campus on August 22 Thursday by the hoisting of the Konkani flag by Stany Alvares, president Konkani Sahithya Academy.

Wencita Dias, (film actor), Joseph Mathias, (entrepreneur), Fr Melvin D’Cunha (superior, St Joseph’s Monastery), and Fr Ivan D’Souza (NBJ editor) were on the dais. A Konkani song was sung by the theology brothers.

Thereafter, those present proceeded to the shrine hall in a procession. Wencita Dias inaugurated the film exhibition by cutting the ribbon. Stany Alvares in his speech invited all to speak Konkani at home and thus keep alive the Konkani culture. A short video presentation was on the screen with regard to Konkani films.

A quiz was held based on Konkani culture. The exhibition had a year wise display of all the Konkani films. Infant Jesus devotees expressed their views and appreciation on the display of all the Konkani films and Konkani books.

It was organised so well and was worth the efforts of Fr Ivan D'Souza and team, as people came in large numbers throughout the day and benefitted of it. Roshan Crasta compered the programme.