[Gulf Goans] The Konkan Fruit Fest - an Annual Event in May !

Fri, 20 May 2005 13:22:28 -0700

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Dear Mr. Fernando do Rego,
 
Thank you. The Konkan Fruit Fest is an annual event on the first weekend of May started in 2003 by the Botanical Society of Goa in association with the Dept. of Science Technology & Environment, ICAR-Goa, Directorate of Agriculture, Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth[ Konkan Agriculture University]and its Regional Fruit Research Station at Vengurla. This year more Universities of Agriculture Sciences and the Goa-based Western Ghats Kokum Foundation have joined in the collaborative organisation of the event. I have taken over as the President of the Botanical Society of Goa[BSG] for a 3-year term from this April and hope to make horticulture and agro-based tourism appealing to the Goan populace and the tourists as a sustainable paradigm. Every positive stroke, every bit of encouragement, every bit of support helps to make things happen. It is a long journey but as Confucius is reported to have said, " Even the longest journey begins with the first step." The BSG has taken the first step.
 
It was a humbling experience to find support of the media...print, visual and electronic...from a vast array of sources. Goa World, Goanet and my friend Fredrick Noronha were an immense help in creating web pages and uploading information as well as photos that Roque Fernandes so kindly agreed to click on the digital camera and email on our behalf.
 
Warm regards,
Miguel Braganza
9822982676
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Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 6:59 AM
Subject: Re: KONKAN FRUIT FEST photos Link

Dear Miguel
Thanks so much for the photos. I went to see and found a wonderful occasion which I hope it will be repeated every year. I will now forward to some friends and "sites"
 
Kind regards
Fernando do rego

Miguel Braganza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Enjoy the photos of the KFF inauguration function and the displays at
 
Warm regards,
Miguel
KONKAN FRUIT FESTIVAL

The programme of the KONKAN FRUIT FEST prepared at a meeting of the Organising Committee is as under:

Thursday 05 May,2005.
Receipt of fresh fruit entries at the venue[Promenade, opposite old GMC,DBB Marg, Panaji] upto 2.00 P.M. Setting up of the display, knowldge and sales stalls. [ Security provided] from 3.00 P.M. Judging of competition entries from 4.00 P.M.

Friday,06 May, 2005

10.30 A.M. Inaugural Function.
12.00 noon KONKAN FRUIT FEST open for public viewing.
3.00 P.M. Entries accepted for fruit products [ fresh and preserved catergories] fruit cakes, tarts, fruit salads, fruit platter, fruyit trifle, fruit souffle, juices, squashes, wines, jams, preserves, candy, pickles, etc. If there are less than 3 entries in a product group, it will be clubbed under miscellenaeous catergory. Prizes will be awarded the same day.
5.00 P.M. Mango eating competition for both genders. [ Competitors to bring about a dozen mangoes to eat in 3 minutes. Net weight of pulp eaten, without the aid of any implements like knife,etc will be the criterion for judging. Mangoes may be washed but not otherwise tampered in advance.]
5.30 P.M. Fruit carving and Fruit basket decor demonstration.
6.00 P.M. Participatory cultural programmes by local amateur performers[Enquiries welcome] mand prize distribution.
8.00 P.M. Fest closed for the day.

Saturday, 07 May, 2005

10.00 A.M. KONKAN FRUIT FEST open to public.
10.30 A.M. Fruit Carving competition.
11.30 A.M. Fruit decor/basket competition.
4.00 P.M. Watermelon eating competition.[ Ladies/Gents]
4.30 P.M. Fruit Fancy Dress/Fashion Competition for children[ Tiny tots,
Primary School, Others]
5.30 P.M. Prize Distribution and entertainment programme.
8.00 P.M. Fest closed for the day.


Sunday 08 May,2005

09.00 A.M. KONKAN FRUIT FEST open to public.
10.00 A.M. Fruit Quiz [ Prizes for individual questions; open to all]
11.00 A.M. Papaya eating competition for both genders[ bring your own fruits.]
4.00 P.M. Banana eating competition.
5.00 P.M. Valedictory function & Prize Distribution.
6.00 P.M. Competition Section closed to public. Return of entries to competitors/nominees.
8.00 P.M. KONKAN FRUIT FEST closed for the year.



Individuals and groups who would like to perform on stage, display and sell fruits or home-scale fruit products may please contact on mobile 9822982676 or 9822124032 or 9890525833. This is your event facilitated by the Botanical Society of Goa.

The confirmed programme will be announced by 25 April, 2005 after consultation with co-organizers and the local authorities.



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