Alexyz’s “jest” best Laughter

Alexyz unique exhibition “Laughter – The Jest Best Medicine”, was inaugurated 
by Goa 
Archibishop’s Secretary Fr Joaquim Loiola Pereira at Art Chamber - Galeria de 
Belas 
Artes, in Calangute, on November 29 evening, in presence of a large number of 
art 
lovers and artists.

Speaking on the occasion Chief guest Fr Loiola Pereira said, “A cartoon is a 
sharp 
tool of communication in the hands of a cartoonist. Contrary to what you may 
think, 
normally, the humour of the cartoonist has a serious message to unveil. 
Therefore, I 
think that the cartoonist is the best teacher of humankind. One cartoon is 
worth a 
thousand words. So we hail this man – Alexyz - to regale us with his 
masterpieces 
each of which contain a serious message.”

He added, “In the 21st century, this man has come with a new formula – To laugh 
or 
not to laugh, that is the question. Alexyz has made a thorough study of it, and 
has 
come to a very serious conclusion that laughter is the ‘jest best’ medicine.” 
He 
hoped that “in the life’s mission that he has embraced, with the powerful and 
the 
wonderful medium in his hand, Alexyz will continue not only to tickle our funny 
bone 
but also teach us to be such human beings who think the right thought, and who 
take 
pride genuinely and seriously in the gift of laughter”.

Fr Loiola Pereira also referred to the rich memory of the former Portuguese 
Consul, 
the late Pedro Cabral Adao.


Laughter competition

To complement the much acclaimed show, Alexyz has scheduled a few exciting 
events to 
keep the spirit of laughter flowing. There will be a couple of laughter 
competitions. Alexyz talk/demo on laughter and its efficacy to maintain good 
health.

Following are the Laugh-a-lot competitions: Saturday, December 5, at 5 pm, 
Laughter 
Competition and fun and games for children under 13 years. Sunday, December 6, 
at 
6.30 pm, Laughter Competition, a Talk on laughter.

There will be special prizes for the funniest-dressed kids and adults/couples 
on 
Thursday, December 10, at 7.30 pm. A meeting a laughter buffs to organise a 
Laughter 
Club at Yolanda’s Galeria/Art Chamber, Calangute.



SOURCE:  Joel D'Souza 


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