*Press Note* *For favour of publication*
*‘Khell Tiatr Stalwart’, Rosario’s Birth Anniversary Celebrated. Five Khell Tiatrists Honoured .* Tiatr Academy of Goa, (TAG) celebrated the Birth Anniversary of late Rosario Rodrigues, one of the greatest stalwarts of Khell-Tiatr on 24th October, 2014, at the Gomant Vidya Niketan, Margao. On this occasion, five Khell Tiatrists were presented Lifetime Contribution to Khell/Khell Tiatr Awards comprising of a shawl, Memento, Citation and Cash Burse of Rs. 20000/-, for their valuable contribution to the Khell/Khell Tiatr during their lifetime. The felicitated artistes are Caitano Antonio Santano Furtado (Catush), Inacio Rosario Luis (Jali), John de Parra, Filomena Rodrigues and Telles Moraes. The awards were presented at a specially organised function at the hands of the Chief Guest, Shri. Nilesh Cabral, Chairman of Goa Tourism Development Corporation in the presence of Veteran Khell Tiatrist, Shr Vital Furtado who was the Guest of Honour and Shri. Jacob Fernandes and Shri Joe Rose, President and Vice-President of TAG and also Member Secretary, Shri Jose Alexandre Rodrigues. Shri. Nilesh Cabral congratulated all the awardees and lauded the efforts of TAG for recognising the contribution of these great artistes. He also pledged his support to TAG in organising and promoting our cultural heritage such as Zomnivello khells, Khell Tiatr, etc. A Konkani Musical Show on the life and works of late Rosario Rodrigues was staged by Shri. Menino de Bandar and his troupe. Wife of late Rosario Rodrigues, Smt. Carmina Rodrigues and other family members were present on the occasion. The function was well attended by Tiatr lovers and fans of late Rosario Rodrigues. *Jose Alexandre Rodrigues* *Member Secretary.*
