TAG’s 1st Khell Mohotsov
‘Poilo Khell Mohotsov’ – 1st Festival of Khells - organized by Tiatr
Academy Goa (TAG) will be held on 24th and 25th February 2012 from 6:00
pm onwards at the Mini Open Air Auditorium, Kala Academy, Panjim.
Traditional Khells are very popular in Salcete taluka and hundreds of
shows of different Khells take place during the Carnival days. In order
that the performances of these folk plays should be witnessed by the
audience of Tiswadi, TAG has organized this Festival of Khells in Kala
Academy, Panjim.
In all 5 Khells will participate in this festival, the details of which
are as follows:-
2 Khells namely ‘Maha Patki’ written by Vitorino Pereira and ‘Konnak
Ravta’ written by Jack-Rodson will be performed on 24th February 2012 at
6:00 pm and 7:00 pm respectively. Another 3 folk plays namely ‘Bhurgeank
Khelloita’ written by Menino de Bandar, ‘Tumi Korinakat’ written by Jack
de Colva and ‘Kator’ written by Conceicao D’Silva will be staged on 25th
February 2012 at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm respectively.
Shri. Timoteo Fernandes, Goa State Cultural Award for Folklore awardee,
will be the Chief Guest on the occasion and will inaugurate the 1st
Festival of Khells. Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG will
preside over the function.
There are no tickets. Admission is open to public.
Lovers of Goan Khell are requested to witness the Festival of Khells in
large numbers.
Victor de Sa
Member Secretary
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