HERITAGE MUSICAL SHOW �05.
One of the artistes coming to Kuwait to participate in the Heritage Musical Show 05 and who will capture the attention of the entire Konkani society in general and Romi readers and writers in particular will be Bonaventure D�Pietro from Anjuna, Chinvar, Bardez Goa. Born and brought up in Goa his first education was in his local Parochial School where he also learnt to play music. In the beginning he mastered the art of playing Violin and later on followed with other blowing instruments. In the past we Romi Konkani followers had great writers whose books and novels have created strong impact on our society. Damaciano Caridade was the gigantic writer whose books used to give me lot of information and knowledge. His last book �Eden� was just a masterpiece. Such books are not written now nor such writers are born now. Reginaldo Fernandes is yet another Romi Konkani writer whose worth one easily cannot assess. His books known as �Romansi� during those days had a great demand. Though a very soft spoken man who used to take lot of pleasure in talking to me on so many subjects at so many times but when pen and paper in his hand he would create wonders. Besides them there were so many of high caliber, some are dead and others are still going strong. One of them is Bonaventure D�Pietro whose works in Romi Konkani acquired him lot of fame and laurels. His writings such as �Soitanacho Ghutt�, �Kallea Vistidachi Choli�, �Clara�, �Mojea Paicho Fond�, �Ek Bhett Munglurchea Xarak� and �Mhaka Jieunk Zai� got him prizes from different organizations. Besides, he also wrote innumerable stories, articles and novels which were read by the Romi Konkani readers. �Hanv Zolmonkuch Naslim Zalear� will be his new novel, which will be released shortly. Bonaventure Pietro worked as a writer in many of the Konkani publications such as Udentechem Noketr, Novem Goem, Gulab and Konkan Mail to name a few. During the last few years he is editing a magazine �Arso�. He also translated many of the writings from English to Konkani.
As a tiatrist he wrote number of tiatros, khel � tiatros, one act plays, composed and rendered songs, mandos & dulpods. His programmes have also been relayed by All India Radio, Panjim. In 1999 his play �To Amguer Ietolo� was shown on Durdoxan.(TV).
As a musician, he plays Alto Saxaphone, Tenor Saxaphone, Soprano Saxaphone, Clarinet and Violin. In Bombay some eyars back he had his own Band known as Bonaventures and Bob Brown Combo (B.B.C.). Currently he is having his own Band in Goa known as �Pietros� where his musican and music teacher son helps him a lot. I had an opportunity during my recent visit to Goa to see at Pilar Seminary Bonaventure playing the blowing instrument with a thunderous applause from the packed hall. His young musician son gave him accompaniment on the Keyboard.
Because of his enormous contribution in the promotion of Konkani and Music, he was honoured in 1974 by �Kirkol Goans Association" in Bombay; in 1974 by �Anjuna Panchayat�; in 2002 by �Silver Waves Boys� Assagao; in 2002 �Lions Club of Anjuna� and this year by �Thomas Stephen Konknni Kendr� with Fr. Antonio Pereira Award.
In the past Konkani Heritage Kuwait has honoured many of the Konkani stalwarts. Similarly this time during his participation in the Heritage Musical Show 05 Bonaventure D�Pietro will be honoured by KHK. The worth of this man who is simple and humble is really great in the eyes of intellectuals. He has devoted his total life for the cause of Goa, Konkani and Konkani Art even by denying him and his family of so many benefits & previlleges. To serve these causes he even turned down lucrative offers to work in the Gulf some years back. I am sure Konkani community as a whole in Kuwait will welcome Bonaventure Pietro on 14th January 2005 where he will also entertain the audience by displaying his musical talent from the Stage as well. It will be a rare opportunity for many of his followers & readers who read his writings, stories, books and novels. The Gate Passes for the Heritage Musical Show are available with Raja Stores in Kuwait City, Tel. 2412970, M & M Confectionery, Salmiya � Tel.5619946 or organizers 2413634, 6583537, 9745291 & 7643017.
A. Veronica Fernandes, Kuwait.
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