Media Release

Mangaluru, Mar 20: The fifth show in the diocese of Mangaluru of Konkani drama 'Khandi Khuris', written by Valli Vagga and enacted by Rang Tarang troupe from Mysuru was successfully staged at the open ground of St Anna Church, Kelarai recently, in front of a crowd of around 800 people.

Before the staging of the actual play, there was a stage programme, in which, Fr Joachim Fernandes, parish priest of Kelarai church welcomed the 'Rang Tarang' troupe, who had come all the way from Mysuru to the parish of Kelarai church to stage this drama. He also welcomed all the priests of city warado, Roy Castelino, former president of Konkani Academy and all the audience who were present at the gathering.

After the completion of the show, George William D'Souza, director of the drama, expressed his gratitude to Jochim Fernandes, parish priest of Kelarai church and members of the parish council for having given the 'Rang Tarang' troupe an opportunity to exhibit this meaningful drama in Kelarai church. He especially thanked Alfred Bennis of 'Alfred Bennis Creations', who had provided a wonderful stage for this drama.

Vitori Karkal, eminent writer and thinker, who watched 'Khandi Khuris' drama opined that "When 'Khandi Khuris' drama, the duration of which is one hour and fifteen minutes, based on the famous story written by Valli Vagga that contains four important characters and amateur artists, gets over, the Latin language of the priest character of the drama, the wailing of Hilda teacher and above all, the handle bar moustache and the 'flip-flop' sound of the leather chappals worn by John Baptist Coelho still lingers in memory."