*Regina Fernandes- 1st Lady of the Tiatr Stage remembered.* Tiatr Academy of Goa paid rich tributes to late. Regina Fernandes, the first woman to step on the Tiatr Stage on 16th November, on the occasion of her Birth Anniversary at a specially organised function at the Gomant Vidya Niketan, Margao.
Smt. Alina Saldanha Hon. Min. for Forests was the Chief Guest of the occasion. In her speech she stated that Tiatr not only promotes Goan Culture and the Konkani language but creates a direct link between the language spoken and the culture of the people. Speaking further she lauded the efforts of the Tiatr Academy in promoting Konkani and the Goan culture. Guest of Honour, Smt. Jessie Dias highlighted the glimpses of the stage life of late Regina Fernandes and gave a brief history of the women who have adored the tiatr stage down the line. Earlier Shri. Jacob Fernandes, President, TAG welcomed the audience while Shri. Joe Rose, Vice-President proposed the vote of thanks. Member Secretary Shri. Victor de Sa, was also seated at the dais with other dignatories. The function was compeered by a well known and popular Tiatr Artiste and member of the TAG’s General Council, Shri. Lawry Travasso. The formal function was followed by a performance of Ladies Show ‘Atam Borem Chintat’ and was witnessed by a house full audience. *Victor de Sa* *Member Secretary*
