Media Release
Dubai, Oct 21: The red carpet is all set to be rolled out for Daiji Dubai, a forum of Konkani Writers in the UAE, for its 25th anniversary bash at Movenpick Hotel, Oud Metha Ball Room, Oud Metha on Sunday, October 27 from 11 am onwards.
Daiji Dubai, which started its journey in 1999 from Dubai, has held its annual celebrations in Dubai, Mangaluru and Mumbai over the years. 'Daiji Anniversary’, a high-profile and professionally managed entertainment programme, is considered one of the prestigious Konkani events, patronized by a large audience every year. Cultural loving patrons of Daiji Dubai are always looking forward for Daiji Dubai’s anniversary celebrations. To make its ‘Silver Jubilee Celebrations’ a memorable one, Daiji Dubai has decided to bestow the special award to two stalwarts of Konkani who have strived in Gulf region to promote Konkani through their selfless service to their mother tongue, culture and to society at large. With thorough evaluation and consultation with different Konkani organizations in the Gulf region, Daiji Dubai had decided to bestow the Daiji Lifetime Achievement Award – ‘Daiji Dubai Gulf Samaj Rathn Puraskar-2024’ to Michael D’Souza Dubai and Felix Lobo Doha Qatar, two acclaimed Konkani personalities who have served Konkani language in the Gulf region and supported Konkani artistes, Konkani culture, Konkani programmes selflessly.
While celebrating 25 years of exceptional achievements, Daiji Dubai is planning a second event in Mangaluru on Saturday February 8, 2025. Daijiworld’s prestigious annual literary award will be presented to the winner on this date. Currently the selection is passing through the right process. A collection of Konkani short stories ‘Kimoo’ written by Stany Bela and published by Daiji Publications will be released during the event.
The magnificent celebration at Dubai on October 27, will include a musical programme for the first time dedicated to late Konkani legends Wilfy Rebimbus, Mickmax, Claude D'Souza, Victor Concessao, Jerome D'Souza, Alfred Rose, Henry T D'Souza, P H Pinto, and Panchu Bantwal.
Jason Lobo, runner-up of Mojo Taalo Gaithalo and Soad 5, and Sonal Agnes Monteiro-winner of Soad 5, Sunil Monteiro, and Rony Byndoor along with well acclaimed Konkani singers of UAE Sabitha Mathias, Lydwin Coutinho, Vinay Lewis, Jeevan Vas, and Anaya D’Souza will perform to the nostalgic compositions of yesteryears composers who had left behind their rich legacy. Sanjay Rodrigues popularly known as Sanju Baba, a popular music director and broadcast engineer, and head of Daijiworld Audio Visual Pvt Ltd, will be performing. Sanjay Rodrigues is the mastermind behind many successful musical shows in Mangaluru and beyond, and will bring his magic on the keyboard, flying in from Mangaluru specifically for this show.
Dony Correa Pernal a well-known name in Konkani community, who is having many mega events to his credit will compere this entire event.
Dayan D’Souza Mukamaar, convener of Daiji Dubai is overwhelmed by the support of Konkani community in Dubai through their support for this mega event. As well-wishers of Daiji Dubai know that besides its cultural identity, ‘Daiji Dubai’ is also associated with many worthy social causes thereby motivating other people and organizations worldwide. He has assured that this event will be recorded as one of the memorable programme in the Konkani cultural world. He has requested all the Konkani enthusiasts to be on time to support the cause of Daiji Dubai and to enjoy the programme to its full extent.