Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD/KR)

Udupi, Oct 4: 'The Expressions', a cultural group of likeminded people, operating from about last 20 years as Barkur as its center, met and chose its new office bearers for the next 2 years.

Praveen Ligory Carvalho, Barkur, was elected as the new president of the group while Eric Soans, Barkur will continue as its secretary.

Other office bearers are:

Vice President: Shwetha Pinto
Joint Secretary: Jitha Gonsalves
Cultural Secretary: Alwyn Andrade
Joint Cultural Secretary: Rubena Rodrigues
Treasurer: Patricia D’Almeida

Praveen Carvalho

Kishore Gonsalves

Eric Soans

Shwetha Pinto

Jitha Gonsalves

Alwyn Andrade

Rubena Rodrigues

Patricia D’Almeida

Kishore Gonsalves, Barkur, will continue as the convener of the group.

‘The Expressions’ started about two decades ago is known for its path breaking quality cultural programmes presented in and around Barkur. Expressions 2000, Sambhram, Expressions 2005, Expressions 2009, Expressions 2015, Tuvvi Tuvvi, Mogachi Aproop Ghadi, Noorondu Nenapu Dinavoo Manadalli and Konkani Drama Konee Samananth are some of the best known programmes presented by the group.

Comedy skits by The Expressions, led by Alwyn Andrade have set a new standard in Konkani comedy and have won accolades wherever presented.

The group is gearing up for a mega Event at the beginning of the New Year 2020 in Udupi.