Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (GA)

Mangalore, Apr 19: Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy will celebrate birth centenary of one of the great Konkani writers on Sunday April 22.  The celebration will be held at 'Shalom', next to 'Flowerette' at Commander George Martis Road at Mallikatta at 4.30 pm on Sunday.

Louis Mascarenhas has been considered a complete Konkani activist by many.  He was the first one to start Konkani magazine, namely, "Konkani Dirvem" way back in 1912.  His famous work 'Abrahamachem Yajndaan' is still considered to be one of the finest forms of any kind of Konkani literature.  His daughter Judith Mascarenhas has carved a niche for herself as a writer, social activists, politician etc.

Prof Alban Castelino, who has had the fortune of associating closely with Louis Mascarenhas, will speak on "Louis Mascarenhas' Contribution to Konkani while another Konkani stalwart Leo D'Souza, well-known as Liyab will enlighten the gathering on "Louis' Personality and His Social Concern."

His daughters Sr Noeline and Judith Mascarenhas will speak "Louis Mascarenhas - As Seen by Us."

Mandd Sobhann troupe will present 'Abrahamachem Yajndaan" on the occasion.  The Academy sources said that this would be a great opportunity for Konkani buffs to pay tribute to one of the most committed and dedicated Konkani activists.