Mangalore: Mithr Weekly Presents Norbert Periera Musical Show
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Mangalore, Dec 20: 'Norbert Show,' a Konkani musical extravaganza organized on the occasion of 55th anniversary of 'Mithr' Konkani weekly, was marked with multiple programmes on Saturday December 20.
Earlier, a special issue on Bahrain, brought out by Mithr Konkani weekly, was released by Richard Moras, convener of Konkani Kutam of Bahrain. Roy Castelino, president of Konkani Prachar Sanchalan, was the chief guest on the occasion.
Wilfy Rebimbus, eminent Konkani singer, released the CD 'Naach Naach,' a collection of Konkani songs of Norbert Pereira. A website 'mangaloremithr.com' was also launched on the occasion by entrepreneur, Rohan Monteiro. Prashanth Maxim, head of the website, was present on the occasion.
Fr Alexander D'Souza, former president, Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy, felicitated Sr Jyothi, Superior General of the Bethany congregation and Eric Ozario, former president, Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy, at the function. Vitori Karkol was handed over the post of editor of Mithr Konkani weekly. Geo D'Silva compered the programme.
The songs of well known singers like Norbert Pereira, Zeena Pereira, Anita Samson, Raveendra Prabhu, comedy of well known Kannada film director Richard Lewis, enthralled the gathering. Eddie Sequeira and Gerry Rasquinha compered the musical evening.