Media Release
Mangaluru, Aug 20: ‘Konkani Manyatha Divas’ was celebrated on Friday August 20 at Valencia church. The programme began with a Eucharistic celebration at 6.30 am, after the Mass a short programme was organised.
The chief guest of the programme was Fr Mukti Prakash, spiritual director, St Joseph Seminary, Jeppu.
Fr Lancy Dsouza welcomed the gathering and Sandra Lobo introduced the chief guest. The Konkani Flag was hoisted by chief guest who delivered a message and spoke about the importance of Konkani Language and culture.
A beautiful Konkani song was sung by the members of the choir to mark the importance of Konkani Day.
Fr Roque D’Sa, parish priest, Fr Lancy D'Souza, assistant parish priest, parish council vice president David Pais, secretary Rita Menezes, Sandra Lobo, Steevan Rodrigues were a present.
Sweeny D'Souza compered the programme.