The Results of the Konkani Literary Competitions held by GRAF
Following are the results of the various Konkani writing contests organized by GRAF (Goan Review Art Foundation) the cultural body of the Mumbai's only Konkani-English bi-monthly The Goan Review:
Jose Silveira, sj, of Porvorim Goa bagged the first prize in the essay writing contest for his essay Gõykara poros Bapujik Gõycho chodd usko (Bapuji has more concern for Goa than the Goans)
Since there was no other entry which was of standard Alisha D'Costa , Aldona Goa was considered for a consolation prize for her essay Fott (A Lie) in the essay category.
In the short story contest Milton Rodrigues sfx from Nagpur bagged the first prize for the story Kotha Mogachi (Love Story) while Savio D'Silva of Kalina, Mumbai bagged the second prize for his story Ovisvaxi (Unfaithful).
In the One Act Play category Cyril D Fernandes, Benaulim Goa was awarded the first prize for Nirnnoy (The Decision) while Marcos Gonsalves' Mullam (The Roots) bagged the second prize.
Fr. Ubald Fernandes sfx., Sotter Baretto and Philomena Samfrancisco comprised the panel of judges who examined the entries.
The prizes will be distributed to winners during the GRAF award function to be held in Mumbai in August 2009.
