Workshop in Kokani short story-writing held Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa Memorial Trust, Margao conducted a one-day Workshop in Short Story Writing in Konkani on Sunday, 14th September at Our Lady of Rosary High School, Fatorda. The workshop, sponsored by Goa Konkani Akademi, was attended by 50 students of stds. V to XII, drawn from various schools in Goa. The workshop was inaugurated by Fr. Boulais da Costa, Parish priest of Fatorda Church and Principal of the host school. Dr. Kiran Budkuley, Dr. Jayanti Naik, Shri. Vincy Quadros and Shri. Soter Barreto were the resource persons who guided the participants in the various aspects of short-story writing. Fr. Manuel Gomes, President of the Trust, chaired the concluding function and presented to the participants the certificates and a book gifted by the Goa Konkani Akademi. The response for the Workshop was so tremendous that many aspirants had to be disappointed. However, in order to accommodate at least some of those who have already applied, the Trust intends to conduct a similar workshop in December 2008. No new applications need be sent.
