*Press Note for a * *favour of Publication*
TRIBUTES PAID TO TIATR ARTISTES FR. PLANTON, J.X. MIRANDA CONDOLENCE MEET FOR ROSALIA ON 25TH SEPTEMBER 2013. In a condolence met held on 20th Sept 2013 at Ravindra Bhavan Margao. Rich Tribute were paid to late. Fr. Planton Faria and late. J.X. Miranda two of the versatile tiatr writers and directors who had contributed immensely to the tiatr stage during their life time. Speaking on the occasion Fr. Caetano da Costa Director of Clergy home Margao and also a tiatr writer highlighted the contribution of Fr. Planton Faria to the tiatr stage and the Goan literature he said that Priests and the tiatrist have a similarity in propagating and preaching the message truth, love, social awareness,etc. The only difference is the former uses the pulpit while the latter does it from the stage. Tiatr artiste Anil Kumar also spoke on the occasion and narrating his life experiences with Fr. Planton Faria said that he was a noble soul and will always remain alive through his writings. Others who spoke on the occasion were Peter D’silva nephew of J.X. Miranda and tiatr artiste P.Agnelo while speaking P. Agnelo stated that J.X. Miranda was his mentor and a guide who always loved Goa and most of his tiatr and songs were Centered on Goa and issues related to Goa. Shri.Prince Jacob President of TAG presided over the function. He requested the family members of J.X. Miranda to hand over his writings if any for publication so that he remains active forever. He praised Fr. Planton Faria’s efforts in contributing towards the tiatr though being a priest had other duties to perform. The function was attended by Sara Faria, Aurabella Crasto Sister-in-law and niece of Fr. Faria and Francisco X. Miranda son and other family members of late J.X. Miranda others present on the occasion were tiatr artistes, Eddie Mascarenhas, Piety Fernandes. Shri. Joy Fernandes Cultural Oraganiser of TAG compered the function and proposed the vote of thanks. The press note also states that a Condolence Meet will be held on 25thSeptember 2013 at 4.00 p.m. at TAG’s Conference Hall, Campal Trade Centre, Panjim to pay homage to the young tiatr artiste Rosalia Rodrigues from Ribander who died recently and has requested to all tiatr lovers to attend the same. *Victor de Sa* *Member Secretary*
