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Mangaluru, Jan 20: Poetica Kavigosti-13 was held on January 14 at St Aloysius College. Poet and writer Hemacharya’s ‘Yeklo Eksuro’ Konkani book was also released on the occasion.
The Kkavigosti was inaugurated by the editor of Veez Konkani E-magazine, Lion Dr Austin D’Souza Prabhu, Chicago. Konkani Writer’s Association president Richard Moras was the guest of honor for the inaugural programme. Anil Fermai, chairman MCC Bank, Daijiworld representative Hemacharya, Alwyn Pinto, Pingara Konkani magazine editor Reymond D’Cunha, Naveen Kulshekar. Anil Pernal and Machcha Milar were present.
Lion Dr Austin D’Souza Prabhu called all the poetica poets to write poems which can enrich the society and also to fill in insight of humanity among people. He said that poets should discus and debate on the writings and improve the quality for societal betterment. He also told that every week the Veez Konkani E-magazine supports the poets by publishing the poems and motivates them. Veez encourages the poets by its association for the kavigostis.
The kavigosti was led by Konkani writer and poetess Lavi Gantimata and well-known Konkani writer and poet Loyd Rego. Thirty-six poets and poetesses participated in the kavigosti. C V Loretto grabbed the best poem award of Poetica Kavigosti-13 for his poem which was conveying a beautiful message that says when the college has blessed us with highways, is it required to label a road in college’s name?
Poetess Dr Flavia Castelinos ‘Chinnada Uyyale’ Kannada video song was released by Fr Dr Praveen Martis, principal St Aloysius College. Hemacharya’s ‘Yeklo Eksuro’ Konkani book (translation of Kannada short story book ‘Asanga’- Raghavendra Prabhu) was released by Lion Dr Austin D’Souza Prabhu.
Poetica poets group felicitated Konkani legend from Chicago, Lion Dr Austin D'Souza Prabhu who had come on vacation and spent quality time with the poets of Mangaluru, Mumbai and Goa. All the benefactors of Poetica Kavigosti (1 to 13) were honored by giving mementos. Janet Vaz Bangalore was the master of ceremony for the programme. Naveen Pereira, admin of Poetica poets group and the organizer of the kavigosti thanked everyone for the beautiful programme. All the poets and poetesses spoke on the recitations and also appreciated and encourage each other during the dinner which followed.