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Mudigere: ‘Konkani Pathi’ Valedictory Sees Numerous Attendees

  •   Tue, Oct 20 2009 12:32:23 AM

Mudigere: ‘Konkani Pathi’ Valedictory Sees Numerous Attendees
Daijiworld Media Network—Mudigere (RD/CN)

Mudigere, Oct 19: The valedictory ceremony of the three-day Konkani Pathi residential camp was held at St Anthony’s Parish Hall here on Sunday October 18.  

The camp was jointly organized by Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy, Konkani Rakan Sanchalan, Chikmagalur–Hassan, and Mandd Sobhann, Mangalore, to train students in the basics of Konkani and its rich culture and traditions.

Karnataka Konkani Academy president Narayan Kharvi Kundapur and LIC development officer J M Lobo were the chief guests.

Kharvi, speaking on the occasion, said that the collective efforts of Konkans, regardless of region, can strengthen the language.  Meanwhile, he also urged the gathering to converse in Konkani whenever possible, so as to boost brotherhood.














































Mudigere parish priest Fr Lancy Pinto, ‘Sevak’ Konkani family monthly editor Fr John Harry D’Souza, Mandd Sobhann Gurkar Eric Ozario, Konkani Rakan Sanchalan central committee president Cyril Rebello, Konkani Rakan Sanchalan Mudigere unit president Walter Lobo, electrical contractor P J Lobo, Jockim, coffee planter and businessman Arun Saldanha, Rita John, and coffee planter Henry Rebello, were the guests of honour present on the occasion.

Camp participants conducted a prayer hymn ahead of the stage programme. Smitha D’Souza Bankal and Larson Lobo Mudigere talked of their experiences at the camp.

Cyril Rebello felicitated ‘Sevak’ editor Fr Harry D’Souza.


Fr D’Souza acknowledged the honour and said that Konkani journals are essential for Konkans to keep abreast with the Konkani community worldwide.  “It also encourages children to develop an interest in Konkani journalism”, he said.

Mudigere parish priest Fr Lancy Pinto in his message said that Konkani is facing setbacks owing to the lure of English and conversing in Kannada in daily life.  

Traditional Mangalorean non-vegetarian delicacies were served to all after the programme which was attended by numerous parishioners. 

Central committee president Cyril Rebello welcomed the gathering.  Walter Lobo proposed the vote of thanks and Alwyn D’Souza compered the programme.

Nellu Permannur led the comedy troupe ‘Koroz’ in enthralling the audience with jokes and mimicry on the occasion.
  

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  • Prem.,

    Tue, Oct 20 2009

    Hi, Fr.Harry,felt happy to see you honourd by 'konani pathi'Mudigere.You deserve this kind of felicitation more than 100 times.Because of your dedicated commitement,sevak has become, particularly popular for konkani and family life.My prayers are also with you that God may bless you and give you the strength and health to lead the sevak to greater heights for many more years.

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  • NORBERT PINTO, PUTTUR, RIYADH SAUDI

    Tue, Oct 20 2009

    LAST YEAR I MYSELF ATTENDED THIS PROGRAM, REALY IT WAS A GOOD THING BENEFITABLE TO ALL CHRISTIANS TO KNOW THE OLD PRACTICE, I REALY ENJOYED THE PROGRAM. I HOPE EVERY YEAR WE CAN HAVE NOT ONLY IN CHIKMAGALORE DIST. ALSO IN SOUTH KANARA. ALSO THEY HAVE HELPED A LOT OF PEOPLE. MAY GOD BLESS THE ORGANIZERS AND THE COMMITTEE WHO HAVE TAKEN SO MUCH PAIN TO ORGANIZE THIS PROGRAM.

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  • Lance, Mangalore

    Tue, Oct 20 2009

    This is the need of the hour in Chickmagalore diocese. I congrajulate the organisers of the camp. The very thought to venture into such a camp needs accolades. May it continue every year. Thanks.

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  • Della Rego, Mangalore, Doha, Qatar

    Tue, Oct 20 2009

    Good work from the organizers and Bab Eric for the Konkani, its tradition and culture. From this ceremony I am sure many children must have benifited. Well done and keept it up.

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  • Ancy Paladka, Mumbai

    Tue, Oct 20 2009

    Great Konkani spirit. Kudos to all the organisers for keeping Konkani banner shining in Ghat sections. Fr. John Harry deserves this honour for making SEVAK a highest circulated Konkani periodical and reaching it to more than 18000 houses.

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