[Goanet]Suggestion for Women's Special Day
Hello, This posting appeared at the below link not too long ago. This may give a clue to the eternal mystery seekers. Gracy http://www.beamused.me.uk/page393.htm Young King Arthur was ambushed and imprisoned by the monarch of a neighboring kingdom. The monarch decided he would spare Arthur's Life if he could answer a very difficult question. Arthur would have a year to figure out the answer, if after a year he still had no answer, he would be killed. The question was: What do women really want? The question seemed impossible to answer but since it was better than death he accepted the monarch's proposition to have an answer by year's end. He returned to his kingdom and began to poll everybody: the princess, the prostitutes, the priests, the wise men, the court jester. He spoke with everyone but no one could give him a satisfactory answer. What most people did tell him was to consult the old witch, as only she would know the answer. The price would be high, since the witch was famous throughout the kingdom for the exorbitant prices she charged. The last day of the year arrived and Arthur had no alternative but to talk to the witch. She agreed to answer his question, but he'd have to accept her price first: the old witch wanted to marry Gawain, the most noble of the Knights of the Round Table and Arthur's closest friend! Young Arthur was horrified: she was hunchbacked and awfully hideous, had only one tooth, smelled like shit, and farted constantly. He had never run across such a foul creature. He refused to force his friend to marry her and have to endure such a burden. Gawain, upon learning of the proposal, spoke with Arthur. He told him that nothing was too big of a sacrifice compared to Arthur's life and the preservation of the Round Table. Hence, their wedding was proclaimed, and the witch answered Arthur's question: What a woman really wants is to be able to be in charge of her own life. Everyone instantly knew that the witch had uttered a great truth and that Arthur's life would be spared. And so it went. The neighboring monarch spared Arthur's life and granted him total freedom. What a wedding Gawain and the witch had! Arthur was torn between relief and anguish. Gawain was proper as always, gentle and courteous. The old witch put her worst manners on display. She ate with her hands, belched and farted, and made everyone uncomfortable. The wedding night approached: Gawain, bracing himself for a horrific night, entered the bedroom. What a sight awaited! The most beautiful woman he'd ever seen lay before him! Gawain was astounded and asked what had happened. The beauty replied that since he had been so kind to her (when she'd been a witch), half the time she would be her horrible, deformed self, and the other half, she would be her beautiful maiden self. Which would he want her to be during the day and which during the night? What a cruel question! Gawain began to think of his predicament: during the day a beautiful woman to show off to his friend, but at night, in the privacy of his home, an old spooky witch? Or would he prefer having by day a hideous witch, but by night a beautiful woman to enjoy many intimate moments? What would *you* do? What Gawain chose follows below, but don't read until you've made your own choice. // \\ // \\ \\ // \\ // // \\ // \\ \\ // \\ // The Answer Noble Gawain replied that he would let her choose for herself. Upon hearing this, she announced that she would be beautiful all the time, because he had respected her and had let her be in charge of her own life. What is the moral of this story? The moral is that it doesn't matter if your woman is pretty or ugly, smart or dumb. Underneath it all, she's still a witch. -=== Cecil Pinto goanet@goanet.org Mon Mar 7 03:55:35 2005 8th March is celebrated as International Women's Day. Perhaps we here on GoaNet could use this occasion to bring in more participation of women in these discussions here and also to focus on gender discrimination issues. I suggest to the GoaNet Admin Team that just for one day tomorrow to allow only posts that are either: 1) Sent in by women 2) Are specific to women's issues 3) Are about women For one day let the women talk and the men shut up. Or if they wish to talk, it better be about women. This will only work if all the female subscribers on GoaNet write in with their opinions and the men look beyond their male centric domains and stop trying to shout them down. Instead let the males tune in and interact politely and just maybe they will get some clues to the eternal mystery, What do women really want? What say? Anyone game? Just for one day. Tomorrow. Cecil *** * G * O * A * N * E * T ***
[Goanet]What do women really want?
Cecil Pinto ... 07 Mar 05 wrote: 8th March is celebrated as International Women's Day. For one day let the women talk . Instead let the males tune in and interact politely and just maybe they will get some clues to the eternal mystery, What do women really want? == Subject: What do women really want? Freedom to think, say it aloud, do it without any restrictions... Move over men, women need space .just to be themselves . Grace ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) === Subject: What do women really want? Hi Gracy, Well one thing i have to say: We can live without them but we also can't live without them even though they are a pain or a gain. Hats off to our dads - wish there were more men like them. Anyways, hats off to our husbands for having women like us - freedom of speech, freedom of decision and restriction of sex.hehehehe Janet == From: Marah Bahjat Subject: What do women really want? Hey Man ! Be My Money Treasury So I will be your Sex Treasury ... Men are like Olives they don't become sweet unless we press them hard. = From: Hilda Aguiar (em: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) It is easy 2 handle women, if you know how The trouble is nobody knows how Happy womens day . From: Yosr Omar (email not included upon request) Congratulations for the women day, I really wish that it brings her some new solutions for the mysterious future, please tell the women I am proud to be one of them Regards Yosr === From: source undisclosed For being a WOMAN It been written in the HEBREWs Talmud, a book where sayings of Rabbis are compiled, throughout the ages And closes saying: ..Be very careful in making a Woman to cry... cause God counts her tears!.. The Woman came out from the mans rib. Not from the feet to be stepped on. Not from the head to be superior. But from your side... to be equal. ...Under the arm, to be protected... And at the hearts side, to be Loved. Remember the value of a WOMAN -- From: Berna DCosta ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Hi, Songs on women tell it all - Pretty Woman, Witchy Woman, Beautiful Woman et all. But guys, think of these words and get the meaning of a woman from Alicia Keyes song: - A Woman's Worth A Woman's Worth You could buy me diamonds You could buy me pearls Take me on a cruise around the world Baby you know I'm worth it Dinner lit by candles Run my bubble bath Make love tenderly to last, to last Cause baby you know I'm worth it Wanna please wanna keep wanna treat your woman right Not just dough but to show that you know she is worth your time You will lose if you chose to refuse to put her first She will and she can find a man who knows her worth Mmm Cause a real man, knows a real woman when he sees her And a real woman knows a real man ain't afraid to please her And a real woman knows a real man always comes first And a real man just can't deny a womans worth Mm Hmm Mm Hmmm Mm Hmm Mm Hmmm Mm Hmm Mm Hmmm Mm If you treat me fairly I'll give you all my goods Treat you like a real woman should Baby I know you're worth it If you never play me Promise not to bluff I'll hold you down when shit gets rough Cause baby I know you're worth it She walks the mile makes you smile all the while being true Don't take for granted the passions that she has for you You will lose if you chose to refuse to put her first She will and she can find a man who knows her worth Oh Cause a real man knows a real woman when he sees her And a real woman knows a real man ain't afraid to please her And a real woman knows a real man always comes first And a real man just can't deny a woman's worth No need to read between the lines spelled out for you (spelled out for you) Just hear this song cause you can't go wrong when you value (better value) A woman's (woman's) Woman's (woman's) WORTH! Cause a real man knows a real woman when he sees her And a real woman knows a real man ain't afraid to please her And a real woman knows a real man always comes first And a real man just can't deny a woman's worth WISHING ALL THE ADAMS A VERY NICE DAY FROM EVE'S ALL OVER THE WORLD. Bernadine -Original Message- From: Augusto Gracy Morais - Ribandar [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 1:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FW: Fwd: [Goanet]Suggestion for Women's Special Day tomorrow Hi Ladies, Today, 8th March being the International Women Day, Goanet is opening avenues for women to send in their posts on women related issues. We all know the issue most talked about is Woman. As this writer, Cecil(-ia) puts it, no man has ever been able to solve the mystery What do women really want? So ladies, it is our chance to disclose a few
[Goanet]Obituary - CARLOTA FERNANDES, Ribandar-Goa
## # If Goanet stops reaching you, contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # Want to check the archives? http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/# # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ## Obituary - CARLOTA FERNANDES, Ribandar-Goa Expired peacefully after brief illness on December 10, 2004. Funeral cortege will leave her residence at Fondvem, Ribandar on December 12, 2004 to Our Lady of Ajuda Church, Ribandar at 4:00p.m. Beloved wife of late Joaquim Fernandes (Mesquit). Mother/mother-in-law of : Seby / Maria (Kuwait), Sabina / Joseph (Sesa Goa, Codle Mines / Merces), Peter (Kuwait) / Viena, Inacio, Menino (Bader Al-Mulla, Kuwait) / Francisca and Ana / Caitan (Divar), Sister/sister-in-law of: Antonette/Andrew and Amelia/late Pascoal Grandmother of Sharlette, Ciena, Venice, Marishka and Joviella. Relatives and friends kindly accept this as the only intimation. _ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
[Goanet]MUSICIANS The Heartbeat of KGTS Mega Musical Show Tiatr ani Tiatrist
playing trumpet and drums ever since. Originally from Chandor, Tony has spent most of his time with Don Bosco School, Bombay, Poona and Bangalore. He had a rare privilege of playing in the Orchestra-Brass Section during the last visit of Pope John Paul II in Bombay. Tony has participated in many musical presentations during his college days and also in Bangalore Amateurs Choral Harmony (BACH) annual presentation in 1991. Blessed with a good voice and equally good singing capabilities, Tony has sung and acted in the Prodigal Son Joseph and Technicolor Court and Fiddler on the Roof. Basically a contented man, Tony just wishes to carry on his profession of passing this valuable art and form of entertainment to willing and musically inclined pupils. FAUTINO ALBERT MENEZES, is the Music Master of English Academy School, Kuwait. Resident of the pristine island of Goa, Divar, Faustino tutored under Maestro Santana Cota of Santa Cruz. He played Trumpet in his first show at the age of 12 and became a part of Don Bosco School Boarder Band shortly. He was also a member of the Goa Symphony Orcehstra, Brass Section for some time. Due to pathetic monetary returns in this field, Faustino got discouraged to carry on with Trumpet and started playing guitar for some beat groups in Goa. He travelled to Kuwait about a year ago and Succor, one of the leading musicians in Kuwait, encouraged him to switch back to Trumpet owing to the dearth of brass musician in this State. By now Faustino has played for a few shows in Kuwait including Kala Mogui Kuwait Singing Competition, Konkani Mungllurkarancho Ekvott, and Goa Day 2003. Faustino feels he is still at the nascent stage of playing music for Konkani tiatro. He is a fan of Chris Perry, he loved his experimentation with music. He wishes our Konkani songs would transcend from the conventional form to a much richer contemporary/Broadway musical form. He says there is no dearth of talent, all we need to do is, experimentation and innovations. Faustino plays trumpet for the KGTS Mega Musical show Tiatr ani Tiatrist Augusto Gracy Morais Ribandar-Goa (Kuwait) _ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]RE: Tiatr oddities
Hi Cecil, It is easier to carry on the trends than induct changes. And imitating to certain extent is easier than innovations. Life has too many things carried forward as accepted norms and Tiatrs are no different; a reflection of the society. While we cannot ignore the major impact of the Western world on our society, we cannot shake off the cultural values imbibed in the society. I remember an incident that took place a few years ago when I had to play a character role of a mother in a middle class family. I visualized my mother in that role and wore cotton dresses for the first show, which is in reality, casual attire for her. I got almost written off with no mention of my acting abilities and strictly ordered to wear a cotton sari for the next show. While the ladies of that age would still love to have their hair jelled and colored every time they see a gray strand sneaking out of the lovely black hairdos, I was instructed to wear a gray color wig or splatter my hair with lots of nivea cream and talcum powder not forgetting the thick black framed glasses to add to the appeal. I also remember the tiatr practices in our village when the senior tiatrists would impose their presence at the humble request of the ôBoroinnar/directorö for guiding the artistes and would not permit any innovations. A priest role had to sound like a sermon, the slur in a drunk character could almost sound as whimpering, the inspector would need to shake the baton often too much then required and pace around the stage for more impact, a mother always shedding more tears (after using balm or glycerine) and projected almost a martyr in the family, a hero always a life saver (or I should Heroine saver or a savior of her family in the most distressful moments), a villain sporting a beard a half inch size mole on his cheek, mostly clad in leather jacket, puffing cigarette until his disastrous end in the drama, a daughter-in-law, more often a vixen than a hapless poor girl mercilessly tortured by the mother-in-law and the comedian varying from butler to a village bumpkin but more importantly imitating Saxtti accent. Also, haven't we seen all Christian characters in the Hindi films wearing a thick silver chain with a cross bigger than their faces? Or always a drunkard singing aum Goencho Saiba? Or the silver-screen mothers always in white to depict widowhood? Or the Punjabis starting almost every sentence with the Oye and likewise many others characterizations almost instantly recognized through their body language or appearances. Basically, I feel that we have never gone far to develop any character on the stage unless we have a psychopath or a serial killer or certain characters or novel ideas that need to be developed for public understanding. Even the western films had to develop characters having underlying dimensions much before than getting to the actual plot. Moreover, with a 3 hours show and 10-14 songs pushed in between, the directors had to project the characters by the appearances, body language, stage setting and whatever other means available to them and move quickly towards the central plot as fast as possible. Nowadays, there is a major use of electronic media effects to project better visual effect and portraying tougher scenes and climaxes. The mainstream still continues with the so-called unique aspects of tiatr. Also, a few exaggerations and melodrama will continue to be the major components of tiatr. However, a few dramatists have dared to invent the wheel. A clear example are the tiatrs contesting the All Goa Tiatr Competitions held at Kala Academy, Panaji or organized in Margao which depicts a picture much closer to reality and now accepted as contemporary form of drama. The success of the Tiatr Competitions can be gauged from almost a cent percent attendance throughout the competition. These dramatists have dared to adopt the changes, whereas there are still no takers from the commercial tiatr fraternity. Since such competitions last only for a few weeks, tiatrgoers have been left with no choice but to silently accept what is packaged to them in the form of drama. Gracy Morais Ribandar (Kuwait) Original Message Follows From: Cecil Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [konkaniforum] Tiatr oddities Date: Mon, 09 Feb 2004 21:23:27 +0530 Godfrey Gonsalves wrote.. --- quote - Bai Sharon provided a song each in these categories. However the skin tight clothing disproportionately short dress compared to her vital statistics evoked murmurs of criticism. There is much our women tiatrist should learn both in dress attire as a vulgar outfit destroys the soul of music. While make-up of a heavily powdered face or thick splash of rouge and lipstick does not go well with the innovative lightings unlike the days of petromax and destroys the original facial appearances. This needs to be
[Goanet]KGTS President and Local Artiste - FRANCIS DE VERNA
Note: Francis De Verna, heads the Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha Steering Committee and Members for the year 2003-2004. KGTS will stage their Mega Musical Show Tiatr ani Tiatrist on February 20, 2003 at Gulf English School, Rumaithiya at 3:30 pm. Remember, the entertainment is all yours. 1943 saw the birth of yet another rising star of Konkani stage. Francis Fernandes, popularly known as Francis de Verna, set his feet on the Stage at the age of 15 in Bombay (now Mumbai). While many of todays dramatists made an early start by acting and singing in other directors tiatrs, Francis made a humble beginning by writing small plays for the school functions. A student of Dr. Antonio D Silva College and St. Michael Night High School, Francis tried his hand at composing Konkani songs- something which came to him naturally. Although blessed with a good voice and natural acting talent, Francis found it difficult to gain an entry in the tiatr world, especially in Bombay where every struggling artiste would be screened thoroughly unless patronised by a known artiste or relative. Amateur at his work, Francis watched some of the leading personalities perform on Konkani Stage. He kept a low profile amassing rich knowledge, experience and techniques of this lovely form of art all aimed towards realising one dream: performing on the Konkani Stage. Francis first break on the professional stage came through Doth a play staged by Romald Fernandes from Vasco. By now a charming man, with an impeccable personality, more importantly who could act and sing, Francis landed up with the main role opposite Jessie Dias followed by Put Goenche. But the most important moment in his life came through Churchureanchem Kazar presented by Alfred Rose (written by Reginald Fernandes) since this was staged at Princess Theatre, Bhangwadi Bombay. Then followed main and character roles in Zogzogta titlem Bhangar Nhoim by Rico Rod, Bhailecho Adar jointly directed by Rico Rod M. Boyer, Kakut by Prem Kumar, Ekvottachem Foll by H. Britton, Angounnechi Okol - Lakhpoti Nouro by Alfred Rose and a negative character in Vigans by Peter V. Fernandes. Francis does not have a count for the innumerable songs he has sung in the tiatrs and the roles he has performed in other tiatrs during his stay in Bombay. However, he had a distinct privilege of working with the legend and melody King Alfred Rose. It was Alfi (lovingly for Alfred Rose) who encouraged and promoted me to sing on the stage Francis continued to tell us He also gave me a chance to do background singing in English and Konkani for HMV. Fully inspired, Francis also sang an English song I have fallen in love on the Bhangwadi Stage. He reminisces with fondness his work with Souza Ferrao, Anthony D Sa, Cecilia Machado, Robin Vaz, Alfred Rose, Rita Rose, Succorine, Prem Kumar, Benny de Aldona, Xavier Gomes, Tony Call, Mendes Bros, H. Britton, Carmo Rod, Leo De Mello, Diogo Cardozo, Jessie Dias and many other leading personalities of the stage. He was not lucky to work with his idol, C. Alvares. He staged his tiatr Khoro Ixtt in 1968 in Bombay, 1973 in Kuwait and 1990 in Goa. He also produced an audio album Ojeapanchi Maim a token of his deep devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour. He has plans to produce another audio CD shortly. Francis continues to take part is tiatrs staged in Kuwait. A man of few words and quiet disposition, Francis humbly requests the younger generations of Tiatrists to be dedicated to this form of art and work in unity to promote Konkani language. Augusto Gracy Morais Ribandar-Goa (Kuwait) _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]KGTS Muscial Show - Local Artiste Joe Frank
Note: Joe Frank teams up with Mario de Colva for a scintillating performance in the KGTS Mega Musical Show Tiatr ani Tiatrist. Remember, the entertainment is all yours. In the early 50s, in the peaceful environment of Goa, in the backdrop of liturgical set-up, a little star was growing steadily, under the tutelage of his father. Utordkar Jose Xavier Mestre imparted training to pupils inclined to learn music. Little did he know, that sub-consciously he was passing the baton of his rich cultural inheritance to his own son. Anthony Frank Fernandes, the little star was discovered at the age of 8 years, when his brother, Joffy de Majorda introduced him in his drama, and Joe Frank never looked back. In a candid chat with the writers, Joe Frank, remembered his journey on Konknni Stage way back from the 60s until this moment. Joe shifted to Bombay to pursue his studies in 1962. His passion for tiatrs and Konknni found him seeking friends of common interest. While todays Konknni tiatr scene permits an easy entry to artistes, during 60s Joe found it very difficult to gain an entry in the professional dramas. Joe and Morris, his good friend, in their desperation and ardent love to be on the stage, sold off their watches to pay Rs.100 as the membership fee to the Young Stars of Bombay, an association promoting and organizing Konknni shows under the stewardship of Mr. Romeo Mendes. Joe got lot of recognition for his singing in the play Boroinnar ani Director presented by YSB and was instantly picked by Prem Kumar for his show Upkar Naslolo. Joe had become a regular artiste in most of the tiatros of that time. Prem Kumar favoured him for most of his tiatrs while C. Alvares, Rico Rod, Robin Vaz, booked for him their tiatros. His duos with Morris initially and then with Young Chico were hits; later Joe teamed with Antonette, Betty Naz and Fatima to sing some superbly composed duets by Joe. Joe was another fast composer of his time; he could compose and sing songs within a few hours. He remembers composing a song on Siddarth Bandodkars death and singing in within a couple of hours for H. Brittons show. He had immense support of Mendes Bros and Prem Kumar in a major span of his career. Joes shifted to Dubai for his livelihood in 1975. He was instrumental in putting up a Konknni tiatr, the first time ever in the history of Dubai, in the Africa Hall in Sharjah. He staged Bhognnar written by his Uncle, M. Dod Verna and Ghorib Ghorabo in Dubai. His Trio with Osvi Viegas and Eddie was another superhit combination in most of the tiatros staged in Dubai. Joe Frank shifted to Kuwait after 1983. He still carries on singing, a passion that cannot lie dormant in him. He has produced two Konknni Albums, Mhozo Pai Khuim Gelo? and Kallzidar Kuddo featuring his compositions. Unfazed by the pressures of time or money and ready with a complete script, he still nurtures a dream of crossing yet another milestone in his long but steady ascent on the Konknni Stage, to stage a Konknni tiatr in the State of Kuwait. Here is KGTS Team wishing Joe Frank the best in his endeavours; may your dreams come true. Augusto Gracy Ribandar-Goa (Kuwait) _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]KGTS Musical Show - Kuwaits Trio Kings: Cajetan-Marcus-Mario
Note: The Kuwait Trio is bracing yet again for a delightful performance in the KGTS Mega Musical Show Tiatr ani Tiatrist to be staged in Kuwait on February 20, 2004 at Gulf English School, Rumaithiya at 3:30 pm. Remember the entertainment is all yours. 1982 saw the birth of yet another Trio in the State of Kuwait. Cajetan, popularly known as Cajie, started his acting and singing graph from the age of 8. Talented and theatrically inclined, this young lad showed his potential in the early stages. Knowing his capabilities, the village folks loved to cast him in almost every drama staged in Sanvordem. A charming teenager and later a handsome young man, with a perpetual smile on his face, acting instincts and lovely voice, Cajie charmed his way to the hearts of his audiences and also the many leading personalities of the tiatr world. With these attributes to his credit, gaining entry in the professional theatre was a piece of cake. Patrick Dourado set his eyes on this 5 and half footer, and instantly Cajie was presented with with the Main character role in his play Meera. Soon after to follow were R. Morais Doth and then later Kallzache Ghaie of Jess Fernandes. There was no looking back for this budding artiste. Remmie Colaco also cast him in his tiatr Bhauponnacho Kaido in 1975. After a brief stint of acting in Goa, Cajie left his motherland for livelihood and made Kuwait a new landmark in his acting graph. Marcus Vaz, another founder member of the Kuwait Trio, is equally a talented versatile singing personality of Konknni Stage. Apart from being known as the son of the great legend of Konknni Stage, Master Vaz, Marcus has a created a distinct personality for himself in the State of Kuwait. He too started as a child artiste in his fathers play Bapui. Marcus had a great opportunity to work with his father. Surrounded by many professional artistes, Marcus had all exposure to the tiatr and all intricate facets of this field. He saw his father work tirelessly and with immense passion to nourish this lovely form of art. Marcus, only one among Master Vazs nine children, carries the torch and tiatr tradition forward in the family. He came to Kuwait in the year 1978 and got his first professional break in Milagrincho Khuris staged by late Silveiro Tavares (Travares de Ribandar). The audiences loved to hear him sing decent or comedy songs but his songs dressed as female would increase the frenzy in the halls. He remembers composing and singing more than 150 songs in Goa and later in Kuwait. He has staged a few tiatrs Mutt Bhor Mati, Rogtacho Fator, Rogtak Rogot and Xim vo Ximitir. His new tiatr Almachea Dissa will be staged this year in September. Xavier Gomes, another good singing artiste from St. Estevao also worked in Kuwait for many years. A good percussionist, Xavier is known for his distinct flair for singing songs. A perfectionist and eccentric about his compositions, music accompaniments, Xavier could turn a simple song into a musical delight. Xavier has won many accolades for his singing performances, solos and with the Trio. He returned to Goa for good in 2000 and continues his tryst with the tiatr world in Goa. It all happened it 1981: when foursome, Cajetan, Marcus, Xavier and Master Ignatius sang a quartet in a tiatr staged in Kuwait. The response for their quartet was so enormous that 3 of the quartet team vowed to team up and perform in any tiatr only as a Trio. This gesture and affirmation gave birth to the Kuwait Trio Kings and there has been no turning back ever since. With the departure of Xavier, the Trio rummaged in the closets of the Kuwait tiatr world for an artistes who could fit in the block. An instant answer to this void was Mario Fernandes, popularly known as Mario de Majorda. Cajie admits, he monitored the work of Mario and found that he had everything they were looking in the artiste. Hailing from Majorda, Mario started acting and singing at the age of 13. His first brush in major dramas started in the early seventies when he acted in the tiatrs of Felly Lucas and Jeofrrey from Majorda. A man with no dearth of talent has been very actively involved in the tiatr field in Kuwait since the early 80s. His penchant and finesse for comedy roles won him the title Comedian Mario. A great enthusiast that he is, Mario is pro-active in sustaining and improving the Holy Family Choir in the Holy Family Cathedral. He and his close buddy, Remmie Fernandes were instrumental in upgrading the commercial aspect of the HFC annual Parents Day celebrations. Mario under the banner of Ferns Brothers has staged two tiatrs in Kuwait, Sambau and Anvddo which has reinforced his position as a writer, director, singer, and composer and as well his contribution to the tiatr world. He used electronic media effects in Anvddo creating scintillating effects on stage. He has to his credit three
[Goanet]KGTS Visiting Artiste REMMIE COLACO
Note: Remmie Colaco is a visiting artist already in Kuwait for the Kuwait-Goa Tiatristachi Sonvstha's (KGTS) Mega Musical Show Tiatr ani Tiatrist to be staged in Kuwait on February 20, 2004 at Gulf English School, Rumaithiya at 3:30 pm. Although 1904 heralded a new era of female artiste (Ms. Regina Fernandes) on Konknni Stage, much of the 20s, 30s and even early forties were dominated by the males enacting female roles on stage. Dressed as females, mimicking femal-ish voices, the males continued the characterization of females to perfection. Many top directors struggled to persuade Goan women to take up acting on the stage, however, time and again this exercise would be futile with the girls disappearing into oblivion almost after a brief stint on stage. At this stage, the demure female to perfection, Ms. Remmie, sorry Mr. Remmie Colaco was a gods gift to many directors in the 40s. Going back in the history, Remmie, started his innings in professional acting career way back in the 1940s. Hailing from Sanvordem, Remmie studied music at an early age and later proceeded to Mumbai (earlier Bombay) to pursue further studies. He took part in a few small plays and concerts presented by his friends mostly enacting female character roles. His first role in the professional tiatr Maim almost won major recognition of his talent as a singer and actor. A regular feature with AMB Rose and Edward Almeida singing duets at that stage, brought him under the gaze of other professional artistes, including none other than another mighty legend of Konknni stage, C. Alvares. This marked the era of C. Alvares-Remmie duet on-stage. Remmie also acted in many tiatrs of C. Alvares mostly enacting female character roles. By then Remmie had also paved way for himself in tiatrs of other directors. He gradually started doing male character roles in the tiatrs. Within a few years, Remmie had carved a niche for himself in this arena. In addition to his composing capabilities his singing finesse regaled the audiences. Remmie was an artist to stay. In 1955, he staged his first tiatr entitled Satvo Sacrament, followed by Bhauponnacho Kaido, Chouto Mandament, Sukh Tarvotteachem, Zolmancho Gaum, Ghorachem Suk, Don Kallzam ani Atancho Teomp. Regular faces in his presentations were his close buddies and leading personalities of the stage, M. Boyer, Jacinto Vaz, and C Alvares. By now he has a record run of more than 1000 tiatrs to his credit and an equal number of songs sung on stage, All India Radio and Konknni audio albums. He has also produced one audiocassette with his own compositions. Remmie had a rare honour of his song Ankvar Moriechem Dukh selected by the AIR to be one among the best songs in Konknni language. Although now leading a quiet life, Remmie appears occasionally on stage and is still a great crowd puller. He still motivates and encourages youngster to embrace the Konknni stage. He is also instrumental in the creation of some of leading personalities of Konknni stage. KGTS Team salutes Remmie Colaco for his immense contribution to the Konknni Stage and wish him the best in his endeavours. Augusto Gracy Morais Ribandar-Goa (Kuwait) _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]KGTS - Visiting Artiste JOE ROSE
NOTE: Joe Rose will appear in the KGTS Mega Musical Show Tiatr ani Tiatrist to be staged in Kuwait on February 20, 2004 at Gulf English School, Rumaithiya at 3:30 pm. Remember the Kaxintlo Paim on All India Radio or in Bogllant. Not yet, then definitely the screen-sized villain in Mogachi Faxi a Konkani video film of C. Alvares will refresh the memory. Yes, we are talking about Joe Rose, the actor, director, producer of many Konkani tiatros and singer and composer of numerous Konkani songs. A resident of Dhobitalao, Mumbai, (earlier Bombay) originally hailed from Aldona was baptized as Joe DSouza who later went on to be known as Joe Rose, a pseudonym adopted by Joe as per the trend of that time. Like many fellow artistes, Joe also started his acting journey as a child artiste in Venice Xharacho Vepari. Along the way, Joe brushed shoulders with many professional artistes of that time transforming into a fine actor doing character roles with ease, finesse and flair. A hero or villain, old or young, comedy or sassy, main role or miniscule role, nothing could stop Joe from climbing the ladder to success in no time. If he could make people laugh in one tiatr, he would leave you gritting your teeth in the other, and the next would compel you to take cover. A Prince Charming, or a wolf in sheeps clothing or a Dr. Jekyll and Mr.Hyde, was the unpredictable Joe on the stage. An additional feather to his cap was that Joe could sing. Later he tried his hand at composing Konkani songs giving us some of the best evergreen hits. His duets with Antonette and Succorine are immortal; his experimentation with the concept of group songs in the form of quartets and trios had a magnificent appreciation. Joe is also instrumental in introducing many new singers in his audio albums, some who have rose to fame subsequently. His contribution to Konkani stage in the form of tiatr includes Ekuch Rogot, Sukh ani Dukh, Sun Nuim Sunnem, Deu Konnacho to name a few. His wide travails to Gulf countries and United Kingdom prompted him to produce another tiatr entitled Arbi Des Amcho Bhes. The roles in Bogllant, Girestkai and Mogachi Faxi also boosted his career and carved a niche for Joe as an actor of high calibre in the history of Konkani films. Today it is common trend with many producers showing video projections and visual effects in their tiatros for certain scenes. However, Joe Rose is one of the Tiatrist who used this media in the early stages after Prem Kumar. Joe Rose is among the five artistes felicitated by Kala Academy for acting in the year 2002. The Goan CM, Shri Manohar Parrikar recently bestowed posthumously the State Award honour on Goas Melody King Alfred Rose, opening avenues for such more feats to other artistes stationed outside Goa. Joe visits Goa occasionally to act in Konkani tiatrs but he maintains a busy lifestyle in Mumbai. The Tiatr Groups travelling from Mumbai to present their tiatros in Goa of which Joe has been a major partaker, have lost momentum with the passing away of many leading propagators of Konkani stage, but nothing has fazed Joe. He still has lot of acting, singing left in him. He still nurtures many dreams for this popular form of art Konkani tiatr. Here is KGTS Team wishing Joe Rose all the best in his endeavours may all his dreams come true. Augusto Gracy Morais Ribandar-Goa (Kuwait) _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]KITEM MHOZO FUDDAR? audio CD released in Kuwait
KITEM MHOZO FUDDAR? Another milestone in Konkani world Mario de Majorda has done it once again. His 3rd Konkani Audio Album titled KITEM MHOZO FUDDAR? released during the Goa Day celebrations at the Indian Arts Circle says it all. A masala mix of fun, frolic, emotions, and morals packed to the extreme with the soulful singing of the versatile artists of the Konkani Stage makes KITEM MHOZO FUDDAR? a package of mega-entertainment. The album produced by Manfa Music features topmost artists namely Jose Rod, Felcy, Roshan, Master Jonathan and Mario rendering 8 songs, while the cronies Comedian Domnic, Comedian Agostinho and Comedianne Janet dish out nut-cracking jokes. The musical score by Pravin Naik is par excellence adding glorifying effect to the album. The opening song Bhurguem sung by Super Star of Konkani Stage, Jose Rod, has a heart touching story. Jose Rod, an eminent personality of the Konkani Stage in his god-gifted unique style of singing has done full justice to both his songs Bhurguem and Ghorkarn. The indomitable Pearl of Konkani stage, Felcy, once again surpasses her previous credits with her duet Loz and Trio Serial. The doyen of trendy songs, Roshan has come up with all trumps with her solo Ghorkar. Niropradhi a solo sung by Mario de Majorda leaves you inspired with moralistic values in life. Comedian Domnic, at his usual best, with Master Jonathan portrays the effect of Internet on the young generation. But the gem of the whole album is the title song Kitem mhozo fuddar a classic narration of the fate of children of broken families. Brilliantly worded by Mario de Majorda, the song attacks the root causes corroding our society values and flays couples divorcing defying the institution of matrimony. Soulfully sung by Master Jonathan enthuses everyone demanding an answer for the question Kitem mhozo fuddar? Do you have time for little wit and humour? Comedian Domnic, Comedian Agostinho and Comedianne Janet are here just for that. Four intermediate nutty, witty, humourous and rib-tickling jokes leave you chuckling for more. Thats mega entertainment for you from KITEM MHOZO FUDDAR. A real paisa vasool. Augusto / Gracy / Adela / Gaynelle Ribandar-Goa (Kuwait) _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]Ribandar Feast on November 9, 2003 (Sunday)
RIBANDAR OUR LOVELY VILLAGE IN GOA A thanksgiving mass in honour of Our Lady of Ajuda (Help) patron of Ribandar-Goa, offered by Parishioners of Ribandar in Kuwait, will be held on November 21, 2003 at 8:00 a.m. at the Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City. All Parishioners of Ribandar well wishers are kindly requested to attend. The Feast will be celebrated in Goa on November 9, 2003 (Sunday) Please consider this as the only intimation. VILLAGE Ribandar, my village, nests in bosom of Ribandar Hills, lapped by the Mandovi River and surrounded by Panjim, Chimbel, Kadamba (Ribandar) Hills and Sao Pedru village. Although, administratively and judicially, Ribandar stands alone as a village, and a part of the Panjim Municipal Corporation, the religious jurisdiction has continued to include Chimbel and Sao Pedru in the Ribandar parish. Ribandar (or should I write it as R(a)ibandar to emphasize the word Rai) is a very historically rich place. The very name Ribandar is a combination of two words Raiam Bandar meaning Dock of the Royalties or Kings Harbour. During the Portuguese regime, Ribandar Ferry Jetty was the dock of the big ships that would cargo the merchandize from Portugal and other places to Goa. The merchandize would be lifted from Ribandar and later transported to Old Goa, which was a very famous center for trade during the Portuguese rule in Goa. RIBANDAR CHURCH The earliest chapel, built in Ribandar between 1551 and 1554, was dedicated to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception and was affiliated to the ancient church of Our Lady of Livra-Febres, of Chimbel. According to Fr. G. Schurhammer, S.J., the church of Ribandar was built before 1539; it was raised to the status of a parish church by Bishop Albuquerque who died in 1553. The Church was already a parish before 1656. It was reinforced and endowed in 1711. The Ribandar Church itself has another story to tell about its coming into existence. The Church of Our Lady of Ajuda (Help) was erected by the Portuguese sailors in thanksgiving to Our Lady who saved their lives from a shipwreck. A ship of sailors was stuck in a very bad storm. After all their efforts failed to salvage and save their ship and their lives, they knelt down and prayed to Mother Mary promising Her to build a church in Her honor at the first stop they make. The ship dropped its anchor at Ribandar and the sailors kept their promise by building a Church, naming it Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Ajuda, i.e. Our Lady of Ajuda Church (Ajuda is a Portuguese word meaning Help, help they received from Our Lady). Interestingly, the two hard stones used to tie the ropes of ship have withstood the trials of the time and are still standing strong as two crosses in the Mandovi River adjacent to the Ajuda Church. One can imagine the size of the ships that docked at Ribandar from the distance between these two crosses. THE ORIGINAL COFFIN OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER The body of St. Francis Xavier was kept in Ajuda Church for one night (night camp for the undertakers). When the body of St. Francis was brought from Malaca to the City of Goa, it was already night, the authorities of the City did not want to receive the Body at night. So on the night of 15th March 1554, the Sacred Body was removed from the ship anchored in the river Mandovi and deposited in the primitive church of Ribandar and venerated there. It was only on 16th March, 1554, Friday, before Palm-Sunday, that the Body was received in the City with great solemnity. Readers can look up to the WebPages: http://pweb.sophia.ac.jp/~d-mccoy/xavier/newman3.html#st There was decoration everywhere in Old Goa and on the margins of the Mandovi river. The cannons from all the forts fired continuously to welcome the body which reached Ribandar in the night of March 14, 1554 and it was taken to the Church of Ajuda at Ribandar. The Vice-Roy returned to Old Goa and along with the Archbishop, Provincial and Senate made arrangements for a fitting reception. Six ships sailed to Ribandar to flank the ship Santa Cruz. The body was in a wooden coffin with damask lining, offered by Xavier's friend Diogo Pereira. Goan Voice at http://www.goanvoice.ca/2002/issue3/features.htm also writes Xavier's mortal remains reached Ribandar on March 15, 1554, and were carried in a solemn procession to St Paul's College at Old Goa following a night's halt at the church of Our Lady of Ajuda. Nonetheless, the original coffin in which the body of St. Francis Xavier was carried still lies on the Choir Loft of Ajuda Church. GOOD FRIDAY CROSS Also, there are many relics in the Ajuda Church, which have different and interesting stories to tell. One of the many relics, is the Cross used on Good Friday. It is believed that there are only 3 crosses of such kind in the whole of Goa (or may be the world) - one each in Old Goa and Ribandar. (I could find out
[Goanet] Poem : MHOJEM BHAGYA
MHOJEM BHAGYA Tujem iennem mhoje kalzant Kitlem moladik sangoum koxem Tujem astitva(1) mhoje jinnent Kitlem khoxechem, onnbhovum koxem Poilich nodor, poddli tujer Nialltam, kitem bhoglem jivak Mhojem noxibachem bhagya(2) chintun Sorpottun argam dilim Devak Mhojo hat ghott tujea hatan Zolmam zolmancho sombondh ghoddlo Tujea dolleanchi lahn dixtt poddtoch Mogan tujea sarkoch poddlo Bhangara sarkem rupnnem tujem Kallzache ubek tukam tenkoilem Tujea mateache chumbh(3) geun Jivit tuka bettounk evjilem Mhojench rogot, mojench mas Kitem Devachi rochnnam hi Tum mhojich dhu, mhojoch sando Khuxealkaechi pori(4) ti Tujo anso, tujem roddnem, Ghor mhojem gazta killkilleanim Tujo mog, tuji apurbai Kalliz bhoron votta umalleanim Tujo bapui zaunk nirmilem maka Tujea vorvim, sovost aum Jivitbhor tukam saulli diunk Sodanch vavurtolom aum === Happy Fathers Day (June 15, 2003) === 1 = Existence 2 = Fortune 3 = Kiss 4 = Fairy Gracy Morais Ribandar-Goa (Kuwait) _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
