MUSICAL WARRIORS ORGANISE PROTEST.

To condemn the attitude of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parricar in sending a letter to bjp chief in Karnataka, as given to understand, indicating the willingness of Goa to share Madei River water with Karnataka, the Musical Warrior group which was formed under the leadership of the late Fr. Bismarq who was as alleged killed by the Parricar’s agents, a meeting was held in Panjim at the steps of Panjim Church.  This meet was attended by a good number of people coming from different parts of Goa.  Among these people only the two prominent Tiatrists namely Wilmix and his wife Sharon attended but those who rendered songs on Fr. Bismark’s murder and gained money and fame by using the name of Fr. Bismark remained at home.  In fact these people are obliged more to join in this movement because they are the direct beneficiary of the death/murder of Fr. Bismark.  But unfortunately they are selfish Tiatrists, they want to fulfill their obligations first. For this reason, some people distrust the Tiatrists.

It is said that Goa got liberation on 19^th December 1961 ushering in the Democratic era in Goa and uprooting from Goa the Salazarist dictatorship.  It is to be observed by the readers that Goa was not liberated on 19.12.61 and democracy did not dawn on Goa. In fact, as stated by the highest judicial authority of India, that is,  the Supreme Court of India, in its landmark judgment on Pe. Chico Monteiro from Candolim, stated that on 19^th December 1961 Goa was conquered by Bharat Serkar. Hence, the word applied for Goa as liberation is wrong, 19^th December should be called the day of Goa’s Conquest. 

Secondly, actual democracy never came in Goa and Salazarist dictatorial practices never ceased from Goa since the Portuguese Salazar was replaced by a Goan Salazar in Parricar who by discarding the democratic norms used his “dadagiri” in his typical dictatorial manner and without consulting anyone in Goa sent that letter on Madei Water to BJP chief in Karnataka.  By acting unilaterally Parricar acted worst than Salazar as if Goa is his “Azo’s” property. 

It is two years now since Fr. Bismark was, as alleged, killed but still the culprits are not caught when everybody knows who they are.  It is because of the lethargic attitude of Goa government that has no right to rule over Goa when it cannot give life security to Goans.  Just to pass a judgment saying Fr. Bismarq died thru accidental drowning death is not a final answer.  Parricar is become a topmost dictator in Goa, he does not care for anyone even for the Tribunal which is handling the Madei water dispute and when it was under the judicial probe how Parricar can interfere in this matter by sending a letter to Karnataka?   If he was a real democrat, Parricar would have waited for the Tribunal’s result but since he is the dictator he bypassed the authority.  When this is the case, how can we rely on this Goan Salazar? 

Under the leadership of Sudeep Dalvi the musical warriors conducted their proceedings where singing items were performed by Wilmix & Sharon, Sidanath Buyao, Pio Antao, Kennedy, Sudeep Dalvi and others with chorus by others. A.Veronica Fernandes spoke on the Goan Salazar who is worst than Portuguese Salazar.

A.Veronica Fernandes.

TIATRO "AMI KUXAL" BY BRAZ DE PARRA.

Tony - USA seen singing his solo

Yesterday, the 5^th of this month, in Parra, Bardez, at the Church Hall, starting at 7-15 PM, I saw the much talked about Tiatro “Ami Khuxal”, written and directed by the “Umedivont” amateur Tiarist

Braz de Parra who is currently based in Kuwait.  

Saby de Divar is seen  singing one of the best Political solos 

Seen in one of the scenes are Manu-Betty Alvares-Braz de Parra 

This Tiatro was attended by the very good number of audience who were stuck-up to their seats till the end of the Show since the story is very good based on patriotism of a Goan with respect to the Goan land and Goan Houses wrongly sold to the outsiders or non – Goans or migrants whom we also call them as Ghanttis. The superb role of a patriotic Goan played by the director Braz must be appreciated and praised highly.  

Singing a solo

                                        A scene were Lucy Aranha and Teotonio are seen

Though the most of the artistes acted in this Tiatro are non-professional but they have indicated their high caliber of doing their respective roles very  appropriately. In fact they have proved that they are as good as their counterparts, if not better, in the professional segment. Inspite of being an entrant at the last minute, Betty Alvares did her role wonderfully well as the mother. She earlier during her prime career mesmerized the audience with her attractive looks and attractive performance and the same she is still continuing is a great credit to her.  

Seen Sucorro de St. Cruz singing his solo 

The comedy song seen singing

Teotonio’s role of the widower father of his only daughter was excellent that brought an extra colour to the play. His clarity of the tongue and delivery were excellent. The role of Famila as the daughter of Teotonio was spotless as she in her beautiful looks.

Seen singing a solo

                                             A scene where seen are Tony & Sheik Amir

The role of Gloria as an activist was perfectly admirable where she showed her caliber that she is the versatile artiste capable of doing any role and that too with perfection. Manu de Mandur did his role as a villain very well while his colleague Avlon did lend him his good support.

Trio song by Gregory-Domnick de Parra-Aniciedo

Duo singing by Lawry & Braz de Parra

In the comedy part, both Lucy Aranha a Mangalorean actress coming all the way from Kuwait and with ace comedian Mathew produced peals of laughter in the “Mattou” and they both were ably supported by the smart girl Valleny Barreto.  The comedy role played by Mathew indicated that he is as good as any of the current professional comedians.  He is like the late comedian Anthony Mendes with flexible body and with the charisma of the late comedian Jacinto Vaz, he can easily reach to the top spot. By entering the Stage with long intervals he will find it difficult to reach to the top spot. Valleny Barreto whom I see for the first time is very impressive and did her role very well muchlike any of the top professionals. She got all the potentials to reach to the top, of course, given a chance to perform regularly.

A Duet singing by Nivette & Domnick de Parra

In the Side Show songs most of the songs were good especially those rendered by Saby de Divar on Goan politics and since these political songs are very much liked by the audience, the audience enjoyed them.  Both the solos rendered by Rosario de Benaulim were good so also the solos of Tony –USA, Socurro de St. Cruz, duo of Lawry & Domnick de Parra and others.

Congratulations to Braz de Parra and his entire troupe including the musicans.  

A.Veronica Fernandes. 

THE DEATH OF FR. EDUARDO D'SOUZA.

It is with deep grief I am writing these few lines to express my sorrow, gratitude and appreciation for our dear Fr. Eduardo Antonio De Souza known only as Fr. Edwad when he was a teacher and Rector of the boarding at St. Joseph’s High School, Arpora for some years there from mid sixties when I was a student there.  In 1966 he was my teacher and looking after the interest of extra curricular activities by taking care of the needs of sportsmen. In the scholastic year 1966-67 when I became the individual champion of Goa and by running the fastest 100 mtrs in Goa, it was partly he was responsible to encourage me to run faster and faster.  And after the meet got over and when I was declared the  hero of that year’s All Goa inter-school Athletics Meet, held at Tembi Ground – Anjuna, he was the happiest person among all because he always took pleasure in my merits either in sports or academics.

He was a very humble priest but top disciplinarian befitting the tradition of this school.  As a teacher he was very smart because he was easily understanding  the psychology and difficulties of the students and accordingly he used to come to the level of the students to teach them.  Students used to like him very much not only because he was a good teacher but more because he was very helpful to the personal needs of the students but never disclosing to others. He was our Confessor in the school for both the day scholars and boarders.

Under his supervision, boarders in my school were given very good discipline by him. He enjoyed good respect of everyone in the school both from the  teaching staff and management and also the students.

After my retuning back to Goa he was constantly in touch with me  and used to discuss with me many topics of my articles as he used to read me everywhere where I was writing admiring where it was to be admired and pinching me where it was required.  He was a sincere person and straight forward and always obedient to his superiors and the same he was expecting from his subordinates.

Priests of his caliber are rarity now.  His love for Goa and Goan causes was extreme.  We will miss him very much from our midst.

May his soul rest in peace.

A.Veronica Fernandes.