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Mangaluru: Vishwa Konkani literary fest begins on high note with focus on children's literature

  •   Sun, Nov 19 2017 06:02:48 PM

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Nov 19: 'Vishwa Konkani Sahitya Samaroh – 2017', a two-day literary extravaganza, organized by World Konkani Centre (WKC), in association with department of Kannada and culture, government of Karnataka and Central Sahitya Academy was inaugurated on Sunday, November 19, at World Konkani Centre, Mangaluru.

Prof Byrappa, vice-chancellor, Mangalore University, inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp along with Prof A Arun Sahni, Vice Chancellor, Goa University, N S Madhavan, eminent Malayalam writer, Dr Kiran Budkuley, renowned Konkani and English writer and Basti Vaman Shenoy, founder of WKC.

In his welcome speech, Basti Vaman Shenoy gave the details of the programmes organized by WKC for the betterment of Konkani language and culture. He also told that the theme of this year's 'Sahitya Samaroh' is 'Children's literature and writings'.

In his inaugural address prof Byrappa said, "Konkani is a unique language spoken by different communities and religions. However, when it is comes to the matter of language, all konkani speaking people get united regardless of their religion. So languages bring unity to a particular region, state or nation. I know the Konkani community very well. They have marked an identity of their own with sheer hard work, in various sectors, especially banking and education. In the midst of all the achievements, they have not forgotten their mother tongue. That's why the grand man of Konkani letters, Basti Vaman Shenoy and many others are associated with the work of Konkani language. This 'Sahitya Samaroh' is also a part of it. I wish them all the best for their future programmes. The 'Konkani Chair' of Mangaluru university is always ready to provide any assistance to Konkani programmes."

Addressing the gathering, Varun Sahni said, "Most of the regional languages are facing many challenges in order to survive. The mission of handing over the language to the next generation is not happening properly in these languages. Konkani language is also facing the same issue. In order to counter these challenges, we need to upgrade ourselves as per the modern world. We should impart modern ways to keep our language alive. Electronic files and journals will become more effective in this regard. "

Tananji Halarnkar, convenor, advisory board of Konkani sahitya academy, presided over the function. N S Madhavan delivered the keynote address on the subject 'Writing for Children's - Today'. Several books were released during this event by the guests and dignitaries.

Vishwa Konkani Sahitya Samaroh, which is organized with the aim of enriching literary experience in Konkani, features talks, panel discussions, research paper presentations, memorial lectures and campfire poetry session. Scholars, literary personalities, research students and enthusiasts from Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala are participating in this festival.
  

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 19 2017

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