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State youth fest begins today BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 13 - Around 3,000 young talents of various colleges and 60 groups from Pernem to Canacona will descend on Pilar on January 14 and 15 to participate in the 11th Goa Yuva Mahotsav-2006 at the Fr Agnel College of Arts and Commerce ground. The two-day event, which is being organised for the last 10 years, is an endeavour of the Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Margao, and the Fr Agnel Family, for the first time in Pilar. Chief Minister Pratapsing Rane will inaugurate the programme. Addressing a press conference on Friday, St Andre constituency MLA Francis Silveira said the festival is a platform to keep the Konkani movement alive in the hearts and minds of Goans. "It is a privilege that it is being held for the first time in my constituency." KBM President Bhiku Naik said the Department of Art and Culture has sanctioned a grant of Rs 2.5 lakh for the event, but the expenses incurred are more than Rs 5 lakh. "The remaining amount is raised through sponsorship, souvenirs and stalls at the venue." Main Organiser Fr Fredrick Rodrigues and Working President Mangaldas Bhat also briefed the press on the programme. This year, the participants will get to showcase their talents in singing, dancing, theatre, oratory, painting, writing, fancy dress and folk art. After travelling to Bandora, Valpoi, Curchorem, Volvoi and Canacona, the event has finally arrived in Pilar. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | | | | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --------------------------------------------------------------------------
