THEY DESERVE CASH PRIZE TOO.

                            First Prize Winners:Ivon-her son-her husband Jose.

Good deed by Tiatr Academy of Goa in organizing the 3 three days “Zomnivoilo Khell” competition from 3^rd to 5^th of this month at Kala Academy premises, in the open air, on the ground.  It was very interesting competition in which the Play  “TONDAR HANS FATTLEAN GANS” by the husband and wife pair of Jose & Ivon  where the latter played an excellent role. It was full of comedy she played and of course it was witty too.  All the contestants in all the Plays performed well but yet some ingredients of original “Zomnivoilo Khell” were found missing in all the Plays.  For example, the most important musical instrument Clarinet was missing in the Band, the Sastti tune for the songs was also found missing.  These two requirements  make the Zomnivoilo Khell commendable.  Third thing, the Cover for the artistes to change their dresses is not put up in the original Zomnivoilo Khell where everything is transparent because there is no change of dress in the original khell system.

TAG is the government funded body and as such the organizers must be having sufficient funds and hence they should have made some provision to allocate certain amount for  prize money to the prize winners and not just Certificates and Mementoes.  According to my information TAG is in the habbit to return some money back to government for not being able to utilize the entire grant government gives. If this is true then they must be imitating Dayananda Bandodcar during his early period as Chief Minister of Goa when he was returning some money back to Centre for being idiot to return back when he should have spent the entire amount scientifically for the development of Goa. 

Bandodcar lacked proper education to run his post and thus he failed to utilize the Central funds properly. Just because he had brute mandate Bandodcar became CM otherwise he and his team were unfit to rule Goa. “Ghoribancheam bhurgeank Pomburpechim Festam Kiteak?”  “Har nachta mhonn Ghanddoi nachlear zata?” Thus go our proverbs.

A.Veronica Fernandes.

FR. BISMARQUISM IS STILL ALIVE.

When the great Greek Philosopher Socrates of ancient Greece was killed by swallowing the Cup of Hemlock, the authorities responsible to kill him thus thought that Socratism or the doctrine of Socrates will come to an end and thereby the authorities of the time in Greece will have no opposition. But no, after his death, the doctrine of Socrates became more powerful thru the followers of Socrates who realised that Socrates was killed by the then government because he was attacking the authorities then for not doing the right justice for the people.

Then the followers of Socratism revolted against the government, this opposition the government found difficult to control than the opposition of singular Socrates.  This was like “Kelem tukam ani zalem maka”. 

Similarly, according to stories circulating, the government was involved in liquidating Fr. Bismarque who was according to his followers was killed to silence his voice against misdeeds of the government.  The government thought immediately after killing him he will be forgotten.  But no, it is more than a year now that his dead body is lying in the morgue and yet he remained unforgotten hero for his followers who are still making use of his doctrine to keep his memory alive.

In the recently concluded Carnival Floats in Margao and Panjim one of the prize winning  Floats was the one depicting Fr. Bismarquism as indicated in the photo given above.  Seen in that photo are in front Kennedy, Jessy and Dlavi – all three in black T.Shirts. They are spreading the message of Fr. Bismarque even though physically he is no more alive.

A.Veronica Fernandes.

PRINCE JACOB THE EXCELLENT ORATOR.

Prince Jacob seen delivering his speech in English

It was a convocation ceremony in Delhi University many years back, Dr. Radakrishna the president of India was the chief guest while Hindi Film actor Balrajshani was the main speaker.  Being a film actor everybody underestimated him by downplaying his ability in such a forum, before his speech.  But once started, the vast knowledge with full of wisdom stored in his brain started flowing like a fountain even surprising the president who was the most wisdomatic man. Balrajshani in his speech found fault in our education system formed by the British to produce good Clerks for its Railway system.

After his speech he received standing ovation from the hall packed audience and then it was realized that he was highly educated film actor full of knowledge and wisdom. During those days he was MA and follower of Communist ideology.  He was a super actor and those who have  seen him acting in “Ek Full Do Mali” will surely agree with me. 

                                           Prince Jacob seen in between the two Kuwaitis

Similarly, on 26^th of last month, Tiatrist Prince Jacob surprised everyone including me when he delivered his beautiful oratory during the meet in Panjim to mark the 26^th anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait, this meet was organized  by Goa-Kuwait Solidarity Center.

The speech contained all the ingredients such as informative matter, wisdomatic words, good delivery, attractive tone and charismatic presentation. His expression on the gratitude towards Kuwait for affording Goans facilities to work in Kuwait was accepted by both the Kuwaitis with great pleasure.

When he stood on the podium to speak, many among the audience thought “what this tiatrist will talk in this high caliber forum?”  But once started, everyone attending this meet was glued to the mike, including his beautiful wife and daughter who were also attending this meet. Thru this speech he proved Tiatrists are also good orators. Besides, as I know him from close angle, Prince Jacob is very helpful, compassionate and charitable person.  As I am told, both the visiting Kuwaitis were deeply impressed by his speech  and would like to welcome him during his next trip to Kuwait.

A.Veronica Fernandes.