Mangalore: 'Kalakar' Award Presented to Harry D'Souza at Patrao Nite
Daijiworld Media Network Mangalore (MM/RD)
Report coordinated by Richie Lasrado
The annual 'Kalakar Puroskar' for 2007, instituted by the house of Carvalhos
in association with Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr, Alto Porvorim, Goa and Mandd
Sobhann (R), Mangalore, was presented to Harry D'Souza of Harry's Century Band,
Bijai, Mangalore at the Kalangann heritage centre on Sunday, November 4, 2007
evening. The award consists of citation, memento, a shawl, fruit tray and cash
Rs. 25,000/-.
The annual award, currently in its third year, is being given to a Konknni
artiste having made a significant contribution to the world of music, theatre
and folklore. While the very first was given to Arun Raj Rodrigues the second
year's recipient was' Sangeet Guru' Joel Pereira for music.
Felix D'Souza, well-known political and community leader of Mumbai presented
this award on the occasion of the 71st 'Mhoinealli Manchi' (Monthly Theatre),
where a musical concert by Patrao brothers - John and Anil - of Derebail was
also staged. Dr Pratap Naik SJ of TSKK - Goa representing of the house of
Carvalhos, Mandd Sobhann 'pirjent' Eric Ozario and president Louis J Pinto,
Konkani Prachar Sanchalan convener and Kalangann site donor Roy Castelino were
present on the occasion. Titus Noronha compered the stage programme.
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