I am sure, many of the
senior Kuwait Goans who are still in Kuwait and others are in Goa but
ex-Kuwaitkars, will surely know Mr. Alexinho de Maxem who is currently settled
down in Goa at Maxem in Canconna after working in Kuwait for many years. His second daughter Ketherine Fernandes
wedded to Adson Fernandes from Fatorpa on 11th of this month at Our
Lady of Fatima Church, Coto Fatorpa at 3.30 pm and the grand reception was held
at Blasco Executive Center, Navelim at 8.00 pm which was attended by a large
gathering comprising friends, relatives and well wishers of the bridal couple.
Seen above are colleagues of Alexinho de Maxem (2nd from right)in Kuwait
Kuwait colleagues of Alexinho de Maxem in Konkani movement
with the newly wedded pair
The young newly wedded couple
looked very happy emitting goodwill in the Hall either thru their ever smiling
faces or wishing everyone who attended their wedding reception and thus
spreading positive energy in the hall.
They both also proved to be very smart intellectually and educationally
too as they disclosed their nature by the wonderful oratory they both exhibited
thru their superb speeches they both delivered while thanking the gathering for
attending their wedding.
One more photo of ex Kuwaitkars all colleagues of Alexinho in Konkani movement
They both also proved to
be very good dancer as well since they exhibited one piece while starting the
proceedings. The girl as I understand is
a Teacher by profession teaching at St.
Anne High School, Agonda while the boy is working on board the ship as
“Tarvotti”. Yet one more intellectual
touch was given during the reception by
Fr. Joism B. Souza, the assistant priest of Chinchinnim Church,
when he spoke so well while raising the toast imparting good suggestions and
advices to the newly wedded couple. In
one example, he told them “not to listen to others but you both listen to each
other”. When we listen to others then we
are likely to create confusion among us. Mona Lisa Barreto rendered a beautiful
“Saudichem Cantar” with her melodious voice.
How I happened to
attend this Wedding from Candolim to Navelim?
Alexinho de Maxem was my colleague in Kuwait when we organized Konkani
movement in Kuwait starting first with the issue of Novem Goem “Porjechem
Disallem”. He was very generous and over
eager to come forward first to render his assistance for any Goan cause and
Konkani cause was deeply ingrained in his blood. Hence, he being a renowned Tiatrist - a
playwright, composer of songs, actor and director – he volunteered to stage his
one new Tiatro “Nimnni Chitt” for the
cause of Novem Goem which was attended by the capacity crowd in the Church
Hall. Being in Kuwait during those days he
staged 4 Tiatros mainly for the social causes and for Nimnni Chitt, with the
exception of musicians, every person who participated in this Tiatro in
whatever way and whoever he/she may be either on the stage or at the back they
did so free of charge.
In mid sixties and
in seventies Alexinho de Maxem was a big name and fame on Konkani Stage in
Kuwait. Alexinho de Maxem was one of the general secretaries of Novem Goem
Pratishthan Kuwait Somiti, Kuwait. Also, One more Tiatro he staged for Goa
Cancer Hospital at Dona Paula.
It is sad to see that when he did so much for the cause of Konkani and
Goa Cancer Hospital at Dona Paula, is there none to recognize his contribution for these
causes? He is in Goa since last so many
years but none even bothered to find out whether he is in need of anything? As
far as Konkani movement makers in Goa are concerned especially the Romivadis,
most of them are not aware of his contribution in the service of Konkani and
Tiatro. His contribution in these fields
should be recognized by those who are concerned authorities. MANY Goans have
done so much from Kuwait for the promotion of Goan culture, folklore and
tradition and they should be duly rewarded,
one of them is Alexinho de Maxem, by the concerned persons/authorities. These
Goans from Kuwait and in other Gulf countries sacrificed a lot to support Goan
causes even by risking their jobs and as such they should be duly honoured.
A.Veronica Fernandes.
