Mangalore: Past Milestone of  25 shows, 'Mhataro' Continues to Conquer People's Hearts
News and Pics by Kevin Rodrigues
Daijiworld Media Network—Udupi (RD/CN) 

Udupi, Apr 26: The 25th show of ‘Mataro Charbela’, a Konkani play by comedy king Francis Fernandes Cascia was staged at Our Lady of Fatima parish grounds, Perampalli, near here, on Saturday April 25.  It was organized by the Perampalli parish council.
 
Perampalli parish priest Fr Romeo Lewis invoked blessings through a brief prayer before the show.  Jesus Youth choir members sang the welcome hymn.   

Vitori Karkal delivered the keynote address while Fr Lewis presided over the programme.  
State home minister Dr V S Acharya and MLA Raghupathy Bhat were the chief guests, who felicitated Cascia on the occasion.  Sr Irene Rodrigues read the congratulatory message.

Fr Lewis said that it’s a great occasion for the parishioners of Perampalli, who  have got an opportunity to honour Cascia for his involvement in Konkani theatre over the past many years and helping promote Konkani and its culture both in India and abroad. 

Acknowledging the honour bestowed upon him, Cascia said that native Konkans should not forget their mother tongue and their hometown wherever they go.  He added, although Konkani readers are becoming a rare breed due to the craze for English, enlightened Konkans should strive to promote Konkani through the media and theatre that are affective in reaching the message to the masses. 
   
Municipal councilor Dinakar Shetty, Kalmady Stella Maris parish priest Fr Richard Mascarenhas, Perampalli Holy Trinity English Medium School (CBSE) principal Fr Richard Quadros, councillor  Ramesh Naik, Perampalli parish council vice-president Lancy D’Sa, and secretary Joseph D’Souza were present on the dais.   
Dr Acharya conveyed his best wishes to Cascia and all the artistes on the 25th show of ‘Mataro Charbela’.   

Fr Richard Quadros welcomed the gathering while Lancy D’Souza proposed the vote of thanks and Clara Saldanha compered the programme.   
The show was sponsored by Green Valley Association, Dubai and witnessed by over 3,000 spectators.
 
 
Mhataro Chorbela: 'Sevak' Presents 26th Show in Don Bosco Hall
 
26th show of 'Mhataro Chorbela' was presented by Sevak Konkani monthly on April 26, 2009 at the Don Bosco Hall Mangalore.

Francis Fernandes cascia was honoured during the event, and also six various Konkani books published by 'Sevak' monthly were released  during the event.

Geo Agrar compered the stage programme.

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