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Tiatr Day 2008 It was Tiatr Day today i.e. 17th April 2008 (or 17th April every year) What is Tiartr? Tiatr is very unique to Goa Tiatr is a form of Goan identity. Tiatr is over 100 years old. Tiatr was first staged on 17th April 1892 And hence ‘Tiatr Day’ on 17th April every year. (to know more about tiatr, pl follow the link below). This year too, 6 Tiatr celebrities were felicitated. They are: Anil Kumar (Anil C Devulker) A senior tiatrists who first entered to Khel Tiatr field in 1969. His wife ‘Fatima’ is senior tiatrist too who was felicitated in the year 2006. In his speech, he suggested that Govt. should work out a sort of special Insurance scheme for tiatrists. Marcelino de Betim (Marcelino Noronha) Actually, Marcelin is not from Betim but from Pernem. After the his school he used to stay in Betim where he is now knows as Marcelino de Betim. He first acted in Prem Kumar Tiatr JIVET EK SOPON in 1973 Abdonio Rodrigues A drummer who started playing cymbal in his father’s band at the tender age of seven and took to playing drum regularly at the age of nine. S. Lemos (Salvador Lemos) His career started in 1963 and still active in the field. He has released in all 17 audio cassettes/CDs/Albums. Annie Quadros (Annie D’Costa Quadros) She made her debut on tiatr stage in 1975. She also acted in Films like KATTEANTLEM FULL, PADRI etc and now with Prince Jacob troupe. In her speech, she said there is no one in her family who is into tiatr (acting), it was very difficult for her to convince her family… she give up her job to be a dedicated full time tiatrist . Fr. Nevel Gracias Popularly known as Vell’lekar. He staged 33 tiatr (including 12 Lenten). Composed over 200 songs and composed/directed over 100 konkani one act plays. Ok, you may now wish to know what the audience like this year was? Well, I would say about 75% of the total capacity. The reason being ‘FREE ‘ tiatr by Prince Jacob ‘Rong’ Tomazin Cardozo (Ex-Speaker), in his speech says despite giving the best tiatr (Prince Jacob) he failed to understand as to why auditorium was not full to its capacity. DheshPrabhu (Vice Chairman Kala Academy) too mourned about the lesser audience. The tiatr ‘Rong’ started right on time though (4pm) when the audience was about 35% It appears that people collected the ‘free Passes’ (which were available 4days in advance) and some of whom did not bother to attend thus denying a chance to other tiatr lovers. Among the other tiatrits who I have seen were Felcy, Premanand Sangodkar Other tiatrist were also seen but they came to receive their awards for Tiatr Competition, Cantaram competition etc Please watch this 5+3 minute video clip where all the 6 senior tiatrists are seen receiving their honour - a momento, shawl etc. http://youtube.com/watch?v=SW1FnYX2rVw Do not miss the last part of it where a list of all the past senior tiatrists who have been honoured since 1996 is shown. If you have any problem with youtube viewing, then please watch it at rediff (see link below) video also a available there soon. Pics (The above 6 senior Tiatists) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk11/2421308891/sizes/l/ the group photo with Chief Guest etc http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk11/2422122522/sizes/l/ to see who is who, click on ‘back to flickr photo page’ link located top left. Ok. Those of you who are new to TIATR-world may please read this (a brief history of Tiatr) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk11/1868617385/sizes/l/ Thank you. Long Live Tiatr [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa or http://is.rediff.com/profilevisitor.php?mem_id=48419 [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa or http://is.rediff.com/profilevisitor.php?mem_id=48419 ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! For Good helps you make a difference http://uk.promotions.yahoo.com/forgood/
