Media Release

Mangaluru, Dec 2: The 34th Poetica Kavigoshti was organised on November 24 under the aegis of Maand Sobhaan.

Director of poetica and the gurkar of Mand Sobhan Eric Ozario, Joyce Ozario, treasurer of Mand Sobhan Alron Rodrigues, secretary Karen Madtha, gurkar of Poetica Naveen Pereira and poet Arthur Pereira were present on the stage during the inaugural programme.

The chief guest of the programme Eric Ozario in his inaugural address stressed on the importance of speaking in Konkani language.

Rony Crasta, Kelarai and Dr Annie Dimple Castelino moderated the poetry session that followed. Poets from Goa and Mangalore presented their poems during the poetry recitation session in most effective manner.

Rakhno award winner Lavi Ganjimata was felicitated during the programme. The programme was co-sponsored by Alan Pereira, Omzoor, Lancy Danthis Paladka, Maxim Rodrigues Bondel and Ivan Fernandes, Moodubidri. The sponsors who were present were honoured during the programme.

The programme was compered by Preetha Miranda. The programme culminated with dinner.