Preeti Lopes
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP)
Mangaluru, Oct 17: ‘Konkani Matov – Konkani Sanskrithi’, a programme on cultural practices of Konkani speaking people was held on October 13 at Ukkinadka church of Sacred Heart of Jesus under the leadership of Catholic Sabha and in association with parish leaders.
Similarly, Kala Prathistan Mangaluru held Konkani ‘Lok Ved Vovio Versan Karyagar’ a seminar on Konkani folk songs and songs that are sung in the community during weddings was held at the parish auditorium.
Parish priest, Fr Roshan Lopes, vice-president of parish pastoral council, Peter Paul D’Souza, Catholic Sabha president Robert D’Souza, Konkani Matov organizer, James D’Souza and Carmine D’Souza were on the dais.
Amith D’Souza welcomed the gathering. Robert D’Souza rendered the vote of thanks. James D’Souza and Carmine D’Souza conducted the seminar.