Mangalore: Prez Pratibha Patil to Attend First World Konkani Convention
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore
Mangalore, Oct 26: To showcase to the world, the beauty and variety of Konkani culture and enhance the 'swabhimaan' (self-esteem) of every Konkani, Mandd Sobhann, the World's Premier Konkani Cultural Organization will hold First World Konkani Cultural Convention from November 25 to December 19 at Kalaangann here in the city, which will have honorable presence of President Pratibha Devisingh Patil.
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil will be the chief guest at the Vishwa Konkani Ekta Divas' (The World Konkani Unity Day) to be held at the TMA Pai auditorium on December 9. It will be the most important day of the convention. 25 Konkani organizations/institutions from around the world who have enriched Konkani culture in their region will be honoured by the president on the occasion.
75 troupes from around the world with over 1500 artistes belonging to various castes, creeds, dialects and regions of Konkani, will present folk, theatre, music and dance performances during the convention. There will also be a Film Festival, a Food Festival, a Youth Festival, an Art Festival, a Kavita Festival and competitions in traditional games, costumes and cuisine. The 2nd Global Konkani Music Awards and the 6th Kalaakaar Puraskaar will also be awarded during this event. Seminars will be conducted on various aspects of Konkani culture.
Dignitaries from around the world will grace the event as Chief Guests and Guests of Honour, each day. A colourful procession and a grand Opening Ceremony and a festive Closing Ceremony are also being planned.
A Reception Committee of eminent persons under the chairmanship of Ronald Colaco is constituted and Digamber V Kamat, Chief Minister of Goa is the Chief Patron. The preparations have begun in right earnest and great enthusiasm is expressed by every Konkani from different parts of the world. As many as 4 to 6 troupes are being invited from abroad.
The Launching Ceremony of the world-event was held in Bangalore on June 20, 2010. G Janardhan Reddy, Minister for Tourism and Infrastructure, state government was the chief guest.
Mandd Sobhann gurkaar Eric Ozario, Louis J Pinto, president, Stany Alvares, co-ordinator, Arun Raj Rodrigues, public relations officer were present at the press meet.
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