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HISTORICAL KONKANNI EVENT IN KUWAIT
"Konkanni's good days have begun, Now it is upto us to keep the good spirit going"
Konkanni Kullvaar Kuwait - A forum of konkanni writers in Kuwait, celebrated its grand event on the 12th September 2003 at Royal Auditorium - Abbasiya Kuwait.

The event started with the welcome song 'Kullvaar Kullvaar Konkanni Kullvaar' - composed by Valley Quadras, Tuned by Lancy Rodrigues, sung by Rony D'Cunha, Jasmine D'Cunha, Lancy Rodrigues, Rudolf D'Souza, Ida D'Silva, Jenifer D'Silva, Flavia Sequeira, Jerald D'Souza, and Thomas Miranda. Royston Lobo gave the music.

Mr. Johnny Surathkal welcomed Rev.Fr.Melwin D'Cunha - To preside over the function, Mr. Lawrence Pinto - Chief guest and Mr. Lancy Pinto Nayak - Convener of Kullvaar, Mr. Valley Quadras - Honorary editor of Jhello Special issue to the stage.

Mr. Lancy Pinto Nayak traditionally welcomed the guests with 'PAAN POD' and spoke in his welcome speech mentioning that the good work always gives good results.

Mr. Valley Quadras mentioned the activities conducted by Kullvaar over the past 2 years in the Report.

Mr. Lawrence Pinto the inaugurated the special issue of Jhelo, Which was of over 230 pages. He presented a certificate and a copy of Jhelo to all the writers who contributed their writings in the book. Later in his speech Mr. Lawrence Pinto appreciated the good work that our Kullvaar writer are doing in Kuwait to promote Konkanni language, literature etc. He appealed to the people to support and encourage such people in the future.

Then the inauguration of 'Khillo' - An anthology of short stories written/edited/published by Mr. Valley Quadras took place. Mr. Shaan Bondel gave an introduction of 'KHILLO' Anthology. Rev.Fr.Melwin D'Cunha inaugurated the book.
Mr. Valley Quadras then expressed his feelings on the Anthology and requested every reader to read the book and give their feedback.
Fr.Melwin D'Cunha spoke in his speech - The need of such Jhelo, Khillo to our Konkanni society. He showered fullest praise to Kullvaar writers for doing a great job in uniting Konkanni people in Kuwait and for the social work that they have been doing.

Mr. Rony DCunha and Mrs.Jasmine D'Cunha sang a song of Mickmax to entertain the audience.

In the second part of the program - Mr. Valley Quadras mentioned the good work done by the Editorial board members and Mr. Lancy Pinto Nayak presented a bouquet to thank the hard work done by these members. Namely Mrs.Jessy D'Cruz, Mr. Valli Dantis Paladka, Mr. Edward Serrao, Mrs.Flavia Sequeira, Mr. Prakash Bantwal, Mr. David Lewis Tallur.

Then Mr. Stany Roshan Tauro (Stanro, Ajekar) was being invited to the stage and his detailed introduction was being made by Mr. Dolfy Quadras Ajekar. Fr.Melwin D'Cunha honored Stanro Ajekar who won 'Karnataka Konkanni Sahitya Academy Award' for his fifth novel 'Shiraap'.
Mr. Stanro expressed his feelings mentioning the great word of some discouragement that turned out to be the biggest challenge for his success.

Then Mr. Valley Quadras announced the names of two great Konkanni Sons who are the recepients of the prestigious 'KONKANNI VAVRAADI' Puraskar, for their selfless, dedicated work for Konkanni. None other than Mr. Lawrence Coelho - Editor of DIVO and Mr. Naveen Sequeira - Founder of first complete Mangalorean Konkanni website - www.maaibhaas.com.
A crowd of over 130 people gave a laud applaud when the announcement was being made.

Mrs.Janet Ivan Almeida introduced Mr. Lawrence Coelho to the audience and the great work done by DIVO over the past years. Mrs.Jessy D'Cruz introduced Mr. Naveen Sequeira and poured showers of praises for the work of Naveen.
On behalf of Mr. Lawrence Coelho and Mr. Naveen Sequeira, Mr. L.J.Brahmavar and Mr. Valley Quadras received the memento and the Maanpotr from Fr.Melwin D'Cunha. Mr. Valley Quadras mentioned 'Its my great honour to receive this award on behalf of such a great Konkanni lover'

Miss Meural Mascarenhas sang a song to entertain the audience with well known musician Mr. Adrian Gomes.

In the later part Mr. Shaan Bondel conducted a humorous poetry session, In which Mr. Shaan Bondel, Mr. David Lewis, Mr. Valley Quadras, Mr. Edwin Vas, Mr. Lancy Pinto Nayak read poems and entertained the crowd.

Mrs.Ida Lobo Agrar then presented a Konkanni Monologue 'Khabraalli Tejju Bai' written/acted by her and entertained the crowd.

In the last part, a Konkanni skit 'Lek them Lekc' a konkanni drama written by Mr. Maxim Rodrigues, (Original: Antony Chekov's short story 'GORMLESS'), directed and acted by Mr. Lancy Pinto Nayak, and acted by Mr. Shaan Bondel, Mr. Dolfy Quadras, Mr. Johny Suratkal)

Mr. Johny Suratkal proposed vote of thanks. A large crowd who enjoyed this historical event were served by TIP TOP CATERERS.

Following are the list of recepients of Awards/Aid;
1. Family of Late George Pinto, Aikoll - Rs.50,000=00
2. Kalangan - Rs.15,000=00
3. Mr.Lawrence Coelho - Rs.10,000=00
4. Mr.Naveen Sequeira - Rs.10,000=00

Mrs.Flavia Sequeira, Mrs.Jasmine D'Cunha, Mrs.Ida D'Silva, Ms. Jenifer D'Silva, Mr.Lancy Rodrigues, Mr.Rony D'Cunha, Mr.Thomas Miranda, Mr.Jerald D'Souza, Mr.Rudolf D'Souza

JHELO: Mr.Johnny Suratkal, Mr.Lancy Pinto Nayak, Mr.Lawrence Pinto, Rev.Fr.Melwin D'Cunha, Mr.Valley Quadras

KHILLO: Mr.Lancy Pinto Nayak, Mr.Lawrence Pinto, Rev.Fr.Melwin D'Cunha, Mr.Valley Quadras

Mrs.Jessy D'Cruz Belman, Mr.Lancy Pinto Nayak

Mr.Stany Roshan Tauro (Stanro Ajekar), Rev.Fr.Melwin D'Cunha

Mr.Edwin Vas

Konkanni Vavraadi Puraskaar- Mr.L.J.Brahmavar and Mr.Valley Quadras receiving on behalf of Mr.Lawrence Coelho, and Mr.Naveen Sequeira

Mrs.Jessy D'Cruz introducing Mr.Naveen Sequeira

Mrs.Janet Ivan Almeida introducing Mr.Lawrence Coelho

Audience enjoying the event

Mr.David Lewis

Mr.Rony D'Cunha and Mrs.Jasmine D'cunha

Ms.Meural Mascarenhas

Mr.Benna Fajir

Mrs.Ida Lobo

Mr.Lancy Pinto Nayak, Mr.Shaan Bondel, Mr.Johny Suratkal, Mr.Dolfy Quadras

Mr.Shaan Bondel, Mr.Dolfy Quadras Ajekar