Media release
Udupi, Oct 10: Ashawadi Prakashan (In co-ordination with 'Divyadeepa Prakashan'), has organised 'Konkani Sambhram 2017' - a literary event on Sunday, December 17 at Milagres College Kallianpur, Udupi, from 10 am to 1pm.
Walter Nandalike, Editor- in- Chief, Daijiworld Media, will be inaugurating the event, Chief guest Pascal B Pinto Permude along with other guests of honour, Dr Austin D’Souza Prabhu - Chicago, Fr Chetan Lobo (Editor - Uzvaad) and Dr Vincent Alva (Principal of Milagres College) will grace the event.
Dr Austin D’Souza Prabhu , Valli Vagga, Dr Edward Nazareth
Gerald Carlo, Concepta Alva
Konkani books, John Suntikoppa's 'Moni Bob’ (Silent Cry; Poetry)', Vally Quadras' 'Mukhamukhi (Face to Face; Editorials)', Dr Vincent Alva's 'Mellya Pettya Bhovaraim (Around the dead dog; Short stories)', and Poinnari.com Christmas Special Issue will be released by Melwyn Rodrigues (Sahitya Academy Award Winner), George Castelino Nakre (National Award Winner and Irene Pinto (Veteran Konkani Author).
Fr Chetan Lobo, Vally Quadras, Christopher Ninasam
The achievers; Dr Austin D’Souza Prabhu (International Konkani Icon), Valli Vogga (Literature - Stories), Dr Edward L Nazareth (Literature - Articles), Gerald W Carlo (Literature - Translations), Concepta Fernandes Alva (Air - Media) will be felicitated by veterans Gladys Rego, Jemma Padil, Dolfy F Lobo, Edi M Netto, Irene Pinto.
Fr Chetan Lobo will deliver a literary talk on a relevant topic, which will be followed by a Poetry Recital (Kovighoshtti) to be conducted by Valley Quadras, and participated by Richie Pereira, Melvin J Vas, Antony Barkur, John Suntikoppa, Gladys Rego, Valli Vogga, Walter Dantis, Catherine Rodrigues, Prasanna Niddodi, Antony Lewis, Geo Agrar and few others.
'Kavya-Katharang' - play based on short stories will be performed by Christopher Ninasam and group of artistes from Padua College, Mangaluru.
The programme will start with registration at 9 .30am and will end at 1pm followed by lunch.