In a brief function, this morning, the 149th Birth anniversary of Joao Agostinho Fernandes "Pai tiatrist', was celebrated at the Ravindra Bhavan here in Margao, Salcete Goa. The function began with the garlanding of the portrait of Joao Agostinho Fernandes. Speeches eulogizing the role of Joao Agostinho Fernandes by Shri Damu Naik ex MLA Fatorda, Chairman Ravindra Bhavan, Vice President, Tiatr Academy of Goa Mr. Mario Menezes Dignitaries on the dais were Vice President, Tiatr Academy of Goa, Mr. Mario Menezes,Shri Damu Naik ex MLA Fatorda, Chairman Ravindra Bhavan, Mr. Prassana Acharya, Member Secretary, Ravindra Bhavan , Ceaser Fernandes Member Secretary Tiatr Academy of Goa,Sharmila Fernandes grand daughter of Joao Agostinho Fernandes Soccoro de Santa Cruz compered the function, Ceaser Fernandes Member Secretary Tiatr Academy of Goa, proposed the vote of thanks. Prominent members of the tiatr fraternity who graced the ocassion were tiatrist Mr. Roseferns, Mr Joe Rose, Mr. Osvy Viegas, Mr. Connie M, and others
According to a communique received by this writer from Vice Chairman, TAG Mr Menezes, in view of the Code of Conduct in force owing to the ensuing Zilla Panchayat elections the official function would be held at the Ravindra Bhavan auditorium only on Thursday 17th December, 2020 at 1530 hrs. the program for that day will be presentation of the Life Time Achievement awards 2020 for Commercial tiatr and Life Time Achievement awards 2020 for Khel tiatrs. This will be followed by a cultural programe by Tony de Ribandar. It is also confirmed that on this ocassion Deputy Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Babu Kavlekar,has consented to be the Chief Guest, veteran tiatrist Sabina Fernandes will be the Guest of Honour and Ms. Sharmila Fernandes will be the Special invitee. GODFREY J I GONSALVEScyberjourno & social activist, Borda Margao Goa +91 9822158584 gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in
