Mangalore: Kittall Yuva Puroskar conferred on Wilma Bantwal
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (VM)
Mangalore, Mar 2: Young writer Wilma Batwal was conferred the Leo Rodrigues - ‘Kittall Yuva Puroskar-2012’ during a programme organized by Kittall.com to mark its third anniversary at Valencia Church hall here on Saturday March 2.
The Award was presented by Rohan Monteiro, managing director of Property Infratech Ltd, who was the chief guest for the programme. Titus Noronha was the guest of honour.
Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the programme, Rohan Monteiro said, "I cannot contribute anything to Konkani language in terms of literature, but I can support them, which I am doing."
He further added, "We have been hearing that our country is in the hands of our youth. But the sad part is these days youth are getting into wrong direction as they are not guided properly. Cases like drugs and other incidents taking place in our city are an indication of this.
"It is important that elders encourage the youngsters in the right direction, and make them contribute something to our language. Only through this can Konkani grow," he said, lauding H M Pernal for promoting Konkani literature through his website Kittal.com.
On the occasion, Rohan Monteiro conferred Leo Rodrigues - ‘Kittall Yuva Puroskar’ to Wilma Bantwal for her contribution to Konkani literature. The award comprised a memento, a citation and Rs 10,000 cash prize. The award selection committee consisted of three members namely Titus Noronha, Melvyn Rodrigues and Guru Baliga.
Acknowledging the honour, Wilma Bantwal thanked the organizers and lauded Kittall.com for stepping into the third year. "As I was influenced by the language and received good support and guidance from people, I started contributing to Konkani literature through my writing," she said, assuring that she would keep on doing so.
"There is a need to preserve our culture and to do so we have to preserve and promote our language first," said Wilma urging elders to teach Konkani to their children.
Kittall.com also granted Editor’s Choice awards to three writers namely Sequeira Suratkal, Wilson Kateel and Dr Denis Castelino.
H M Pernal, editor of Kittall.com announced on the occasion that from this year onwards Kittal Yuva Puroskar will be named as 'Leo Rodrigues Family Kittal Yuva Puroskar', as NRI entrepreneur, philanthropist and Konkani lover Leo Rodrigues has come forward to form a reserve fund to bear the award money and part of award presentation ceremony expenses.
Leslie Rego read out Leo's message on this occasion.
As part of the programme, an annual lecture was organized which was delivered by Titus Noronha on the topic ‘Culture and Youth’.
Commenting on the topic, he defined culture as a ‘collective behaviour of people during a definite period’ and also explained how culture changes with time.
"Greatest contribution for culture comes from the village level. Culture is born in village and it dies in city. To kill a culture, we should kill language first and that is what is taking place in the present generation, as children do not speak Konkani and are influenced by English," said Titus.
"These days in the name of culture moral policing is taking place, wherein youth take law into their hands," he observed.
"Migration is another problem through which culture dies. People adopt the culture of the new land very soon, leaving aside their native culture," he said.
H M Pernal, editor of Kittall.com welcomed the gathering while Leslie Rego compered the programme.
Basti Vaman Shenoy, Fr Steven Pereira, Fr Denis Castelino, Fr Ronald D’Souza, Fr Bonaventure Nazareth among others were present.
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jeshnai Maria D'souza, Thottam, Udupi
Tue, Mar 05 2013Congratulations Wilma. Wishing you all the Best for your future. God bless you and give you all strengh to fulfill your dreams and also the dreams of the youngsters.
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Flora Dsouza, Kalmady (Jerimeri-Mumbai)
Mon, Mar 04 2013ಮೊಗಾಳ್ ವಿಲ್ಮಾ, ತುಕಾ ಉಲ್ಲಾಸ್ ಅನಿ ಅಭಿನಂದನ್, ಯುವಜಣಾಂಕ್ ಕೊಂಕ್ಣೆಂತ್ ತುಂ ಏಕ್ ಉದಾಹರಣ್. ಕಿಟಾಳ್ ಡೊಟ್ ಕೊಂ. ಫುಡಾರ್ಯಾನೊ, ತುಮ್ಚ್ಯಾ
ಬರ್ಯಾ ಕಾಮಾಕ್ ಶಭಾಸ್ಕಿ ಪಾಟೈತಾಂ ಅನಿ ಮುಕ್ಲ್ಯಾ ದಿಸಾಂಕ್ ಸರ್ವ್ ಬರೆಂ ಮಾಗ್ತಾಂ.
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John D'Cruz, Bantwal, Mumbai,UAE
Sun, Mar 03 2013Congrats Wilma Bantwal. we are proud of you. God bless you
Wishes From D'Cruz Family Agrar, Bantwal
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Kevin Noronha, Pangla
Sun, Mar 03 2013Congratulation Wilma.keep on writing.
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Mark Denis D'souza, Niddodi/Sharjah-U.A.E.
Sun, Mar 03 2013Congrats Kittal.com,organizing meaningful event to promot,to encourage youths,keep up the cause.Cogratulations to young writer,wilma on receiving the KYP.
Mark Denis D'souza
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William, Bantwal
Sun, Mar 03 2013Congrats to Wilma. Best of luck in future. Best wishes from Dattu and Bappu.
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Clarence Arun, Mangalore/KSA
Sun, Mar 03 2013Congrats Wilma and all the best for your future.....I am regular reader of Kittal.com and i enjoy reading it. Thanks to kittal.com.....
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THERESA LOBO, Mukamar-Sharjah
Sun, Mar 03 2013Congratulations Wilma. Wishing you all the Best for your future. God bless you always.
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JerryMoras.com, Calgary, Canada
Sun, Mar 03 2013I totally in second the opinion that culture comes from the village level because city has no time or too many attractions due to busy life.
What question is what is culture ? Hindu culture… Konkani culture…. Tulu culture….
It is the language and expression of life, living and people’s action towards our thinking.
There has been revival taking place in Mangalore in big time even in the other cities of the world. For example for marriage function people like to do rose in olden style… dress like typical Indian style.
I don’t agree migration affects culture but migration takes culture in new form in another location based on life situation.
For example Kokon Calgarians , Calgary Kannada Shanga, Goan groups keep cultural groups and there is always a pressure to keep similar thinking people together.
Question may be asked then what is culture then ? Let me explain the fact, cultural background of villager is different from than city. I have lived both in villages and cities.
Attitudes and behaviors do influence are the outcome of the cultural background. Expression of language is also another factor.
Let me make it clear, we need to appreciate our culture while respecting other cultures – city or village, Tulu or Konkan or Kankanda. There has been lot going on specially cultural divisions in our society. After all life is expressed in different forms based on societal influences.
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GERALD, BANTWAL
Sat, Mar 02 2013WILMA BANTWAL !!! CONGRATS DEAR !!!
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Preetha Menezes, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 02 2013Congrats Dear.....
wishing u all success in future....
Laamb jiyo konkani mai...
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Peter DSouza, Bolkunje/Mangalore
Sat, Mar 02 2013Hats off to Daijiworld for its almost simultaneous reporting with pictures. Very good coverage. Congratulations to Wilma too. Keep the candle glowing
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sunil dath pai, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 02 2013Dear Rohan,
Your speech about youngsters role in to days society was good.
from sunil pai
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John M. Alfonso Karmelit, Goa
Sat, Mar 02 2013Wilma bai Porbim Tuka
Tuje koddchean sahit'ya paleum ani fulum.
kittall.com hachea HM Pernal babank xabaski.
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