------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre Ph:2252660 Website: www.goadesc.org Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Press Clippings on the web: http://www.goadesc.org/mem/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vauraddeancho Ixtt unites Roman Script Konkani Writers ------------------------------------------------------------------------ In order to bring together the scattered Konkani Roman script writers, the Goa Konknni Akademi (GKA) and the Konkani weekly, Vauraddeancho Ixtt, organised a one-day seminar for all the Konkani Roman script writers at Pilar on Sunday.
At the beginning of the seminar, the chief guest, noted Konkani dramatist, Mr John Gomes lit the traditional lamp in the presence of the president of GKA, Mr Pundalik Naik, the editor of Konkani monthly, Gulab, Fr Freddy J da Costa, the Editor of V Ixtt, Fr Peter Raposo, member of GKA, Mr Tomazinho Cardoso and the convenor of the seminar, Mr Anthony Vaz.
Earlier, the member of GKA, Mr Bhushan Bharve, informed that the Goa Konknni Akademi was formed for the development of the Konkani language. He recalled the words of noted Konkani writer, Mr Manohar Sardessai where he said that writers should always be fighters.
Mr Bharve further said that if both the scripts, namely Roman and Devnagri, grow and develop, then the Konkani language will simultaneously progress. He also reminded that the schemes which were meant only for Devnagri script earlier, have now been made available for the Roman script by the GKA. "GKA will definitely help all those who need financial assistance for publication of their scripts, be it in Roman or Devnagri script," he added.
Fr Peter Raposo in his address mentioned that there was every reason to rejoice and feel proud of Konkani language as it is written in different scripts. The chief guest, Mr John Gomes expressed hope that Konkani will progress further as the GKA has now come forward to assist not only Devnagri script, but also the Roman script.
Mr Pundalik Naik in his speech said that Konkani language is the soul while its different scripts are its different forms. He reminded that the Goa Konknni Akademi has always worked for the cause and development of the Konkani language. "GKA has published many books on songs as well as on tiatr in Roman script and it will continue assisting those desiring to publish their literary works, Mr Pundalik said.
During the seminar, the editor of Gulab, Fr Freddy da Costa in his key-note address spoke elaborately on the life of Monsenior Sebastiao Rodolf Dalgado who worked tirelessly for the cause and upliftment of Konkani language. He focussed on Dalgados life, his various works and his contribution towards the Roman script.
Fr Pratap Naik with the help of a slide show spoke on the standardisation of Konkani language and laid more stress on scientific Konkani grammar.
Mr Tomazinho Cardoso enriched the participants on the style of writing poetry. He explained the basics required while writing good poetry. The noted Konkani writer, Mr Damodar Mauzo focussed on the art of writing stories and responded promptly to the queries of the participants. ------------------------------------------------ The Navhind Times 21/10/03 page 5 ------------------------------------------------
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