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Hello Minguel Thanks for bringing such a wonderful news of Reginald, the Patxai Romanxincho. He has been only person, who made me read in Konkani many rains ago when I read his first romans, Arebeska, after that, it was non stop reading, by borrowing from someone or the other. The fearful time I had when I read the Devcharacho Sangati, and Lucifer, the wonderful adventure I had when reading Udenticho Vatsur, and many others is very difficult to forget. I hope his books get re published so that the modern generation may read it and satisfy their appetite. I would appreciate if you or any others, would be able to tell me the names of the songs written by Reginald and if they are still in circulation and who sings them. Thanks and Cheers Jerry Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:01:41 -0400 From: "Miguel Braganza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] Celebrating Reginald's novels. Reginald Fernandes from Siolim was a prolific writer when he was not playing music. He would have been 93 years old today if he lived on. His 165 plus [no one knows exactly how many] published Roman script Konkani novels ['Romansi' is the word in Konkani in preference to the word 'Kadambari' normally used in Marathi] and 313 songs with both lyrics and notes penned by him, live on. One man, Brazinho Soares, has read almost all of Reginald's novels and has a collection of 100-odd novels to prove it. This Brazinho Soares collection of Reginald's novels was put on exhibition at the main hall of the Institute Menezes Braganza [IMB] hall, Panaji. Padmashree receipient singer and musician from Siolim, Remo Fernandes, declared the exhibition open in the august presence of Brazinho Soares, Chairman of Goa Konkani Akademi Pundalik Naik, Director of Art & Culture Prasad Lolienkar, President of Dalgado Konkani Akademi Tomazinho Cardoz, Director of thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr Dr. Pratap Naik; Konkani writer-publisher Prabhakar Tendulkar; writers Premanand Lotlikar, Willy Goes, Daniel F.D'Souza, Dr. Olivinho Gomes, Goencho Ulo Editor Joel D'Souza; musician-writer Bonaventure D'Pietro; cartoonist Alexyz Fernandes; columnist, social activist and physician Dr.Francisco Colaco and many others. Remo stated that he was informed that his ganv-bav Reginaldo wrote the novels to dispel the the longing he felt for his native land while on music playing assignments all over India. This is a better way to remember one's native soil then by partying as most Goans abroad tend to do, he said. Reginald's work added value to the lives of his fellow men. We all can follow his example , he advised. The Chief Guest of the day, Pundalik Naik, emphasized that we must promote literature in Konkani irrespective of the script. He recalled that Tomazinho Cardoz had demanded that the funds of the GKA shold be spent half and half for the two scripts used in Goa. Let us use 60% for the Roman script, if needed to offset the perceived lack of funding in previous years, he added. He informed that 5 Tiatrs and 5 Natak scripts were published last year through GKA. About 25 books in Roman script were also funded by GKA last year. Five selected works of Reginald Fernandes would be published as an omnibus shortly he informed. Mr. Tomazinho Cardoz stated that research needs to be done on the works of Reginald Fernandes and review/critique made of each of his novels. A lot of documentation needs to be done and all his works need to be assembled for future scholars to work on. A project wouold be prepared by the DKA and submitted for funding by either the Dept. of Art & Culture or the GKA. Earlier, Willy Goes introduced the novels and style of writing used by Reginald Fernandes while Cosme Dias spoke on the enduring songs of Reginald, including the popular song at the end of wedding and other functions "Adios korcho vellu ailo" [ It is time to bid 'Good Bye']. Tomazinho Cardoz and his wife Irene sang this song using the original lyrics and notes of Reginald . Jose Salvador Fernandes, Secretary of DKA proposed the Vote of Thanks. There will be a workshop for budding Konkani writers tomorrow. Miguel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify the Administrator. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. Finally, the recipient should check this e-mail and any attachment for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. Jarir Bookstore ..not just a bookstore Visit us: www.jarirbookstore.com 17/6/2007
