GOAN TIATRIST HONOURED IN KUWAIT.
First time in the history of Goans in Kuwait, at least to my knowledge, a
Goan was honoured by the Mangaloreans in Kuwait by organizing a nice
function. This was done today 19th August 2005 at 5.00 p.m. when one of the
renowned Goan tiatrists Rosary Ferns was honoured by Konkan Kullvaar
Kuwait. The function was organized to mark The Konkani Day which really
falls on 20th tomorrow but since today Friday being a holiday here in
Kuwait, it was held today. Konkani Kullvaar Kuwait is an association of
Mangaloreans, which engulf in its fold some of the renowned literary figures
including Sahitya Academy Award winner Lancy Pinto Nayak. Todays was the
daylong function where in the morning they discussed topics on journalism
while in the afternoon it was the honouring function where besides Rosary
another person was also honoured, his name is Gilbert Sebastian Saldanha
popularly known as Gibba Khulsekar who has created a special niche in the
Konkani world in general and Mangalorean community in particular as one of
the top short story writers. During the last 37 years he has been writing
and winning awards too. He is the senior citizen of Mangalore and married
to a Goan from Margao long time back. The afternoon function was started
with Lancy Pinto Nayak welcoming the guests followed by a group song
Konkani Amchi Bhas by melodious singer Gratian DSouza and it was a
composition of Wilfy Remimbus. Then the gathering was delighted by another
song on Konkani, which is a duet by Ivan Almeida and Wandana. One small
skit written and directed by Janet Almeida was also staged in which Johny
Suratkal and Jannet herself performed. With her sweet voice sweet-faced
Telma rendered a nice song with attractive and youthful Lolita Rodrigues.
This song was very pleasing to the listeners' earns as their voices first
and second synchronized well. Rosary Ferns on request rendered his one of
the best songs Matharpon which was very fabulously applauded by the
audience. Gratian DSouza rendered the most favourite songs in the
Mangalorean community Rosalyn Mojea Mogachem and created total uproar in
the hall, so much so he was requested to sing it once again which he did
before the final curtain fell and while he was singing many among the
audience came to the floor and started dancing. This song is over one
hundred years old and its author is still not properly known and as such it
goes in the category of traditional song. Normally no Mangalorean party or
function ends without this song and no Mangalorean will not know this
charismatic song. The musical score was wonderfully provided under the
leadership of Joyson DSouza whose presentation and showmanship was
excellent and he was very ably supported by Melwyn Lobo and Lloyd Colaco.
Lawry Pinto was the chief guest and Elvino Rodrigues the president of Kuwait
Konknni Kendr was the guest of honour. In their respective capacities they
put traditional Shawls and presented Mementoes to Rosary Ferns and Gibba
Khulsekar respectively.
Khulsekar and Rosary Ferns in their speeches detailed their works in their
respective fields for the knowledge of the gathering even though the
organizers Ms Ida and her colleague gave exhaustive reviews of Rosary and
Khulsekar.
Lawry Pinto and Elvino Rodrigues in their respective speeches praised the
organizers for honouring the great Konkani stalwarts who are doing yeomen
services, one thru his literary works while the other thru Tiatro.
To make this function, as most memorable, writer and poet Johny Suratkal
along with his colleague Lancy Pinto Nayak spared no stone unturned. They
deserve full marks and so too their team who helped them in making this even
a very successful.
Johny Suratkal compered the proceedings.
When announced, many in the hall showed their appreciation to Rosary Ferns
when they came to know that at this young age he produced first ever Konkani
CD, produced 13 Konkani Albums in the form of CDs and Audio Cassettes, 19
full lenght Dramas, one VCD and innumerable songs. As a matter of
information Rosary Ferns has scripted One Act Plays, staged Operattas and
wrote original Mandos and Dulpods. He is the only stage artiste in Kuwait
to compose and render original Mandos and Dulpods besides Operattas. His
genius in this fielf one should see in the next "Songit Sanz" by Kuwait
Konkkni Kendr.
On behalf of myself, my like minded colleagues and friends, like minded
Goans and all the local Tiatrists who share my views, I congrtulate Rosary
Ferns for being honoured by Konkani Kullvaar Kuwait. I admire Konkani
Kullvaar Kuwait a Mangalorean association for honouring thus a deserving
artiste.
A. Veronica Fernandes,
Kuwait.
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