*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication*
*‘Mera Desh Mahan’* *TAG’s Patriotic Dance Competition* ‘Mera Desh Mahan’, a cultural programme of dances choreographed on Konkani songs of patriotism and national integration will be held on 18th August 2011 at DMK auditorium, Kala Academy, Panjim from 9:00 am onwards. ‘Mera Desh Mahan’ is an inter-school competition of patriotic dances on Konkani songs of patriotism and national integration. Tiatr Academy of Goa has organized this inter-school competition with two objectives in mind – 1. To encourage production of songs on patriotism and national integration in Konkani and 2. To inculcate the values of patriotism and national integration among the school students. In all, 32 High Schools are participating in this competition. The schools are:- 1. Our Lady of Piety High School, Collem 2. St.Bartholomew’s High School, Chorao 3. Our Lady of Carmel High School, Curtorim 4. Auxilium High School, Benaulim 5. A.J.de Almeida High School, Ponda 6. Fatima Convent High School, Margao 7. Adarsh V.V.High School, Margao 8. Little Flower of Jesus High School, Calangute 9. St.Mary’s Convent High School, Mapusa 10. St.Joseph’s High School, Arpora 11. Holy Rosary Convent High School, Nuvem 12. St.Clara’s High School, Assonora 13. New Goa’s G.S.Amonkar Vidya Mandir, Mapusa 14. St.Lawrence High School, Agassaim 15. St.Mary’s High School, Varca 16. Perpetual Succour Convent High School, Navelim 17. Immaculate Conception High School, Dabal 18. Chubby Cheeks Spring Valley High School, Alto-Porvorim 19. St.Theresa High School, STO-Estevam, Sto-Estevam 20. Mary Immaculate Girls High School, Panaji 21. Saraswat Vidyalaya, Mapusa 22. Assagao Union High School, Assagao 23. St.Elizabeth’s High School, Pomburpa 24. Our Lady of Divar High School, Divar 25. St.Michael’s Convent High School, Vagator 26. Sacred Heart of Jesus High School, Anjuna 27. Our Lady of the Rosary High School, Dona Paula 28. Fr.Agnel High School, Pilar, Pilar 29. Guardian Angel High School, Curchorem 30. People’s High School, Panaji 31. Holy Cross High School, Bastora 32. Saviour of the World High School, Loutolim The participating schools will be provided to and fro transport charges, refreshments and awards for performance. The first, second and third award carries an amount of Rs.7000/-, Rs.5000/- and Rs.3000/- respectively besides mementos and certificates. The Best Choreographer will also be awarded. Shri. Prasad Lolayekar, Director of Art & Culture Department will be the Chief Guest for the inaugural function while Dr.Pandurang Phaldesai, Member Secretary, Kala Academy Goa has kindly consented to give away the prizes at the end of the competition.
