IMPERATIVE NEED OF FILLING THE VACANCY OF TAG IMMEDIATELEY.

During my attendance for  the first ever international Tiatr Conference at Ravindra Bhuwan, Margao, on 6^th of this month in a daylong function where I was presented with the first ever TIATR RATNA PUROSKAR,  as the chief guest, the former CM, Digambar Kamat while addressing the gathering showed his total condemnation against the Tiatr Academy of Goa for till now not appointing its president. He further said that it was he, Digambar Kamat as the CM of Goa that helped the formation of TAG whence he even provided the budget for it.

It is almost according to my information, a year now the TAG is a headless body temporarily running its affairs under the temporary president who inspite of having on his head more such bodies is  exhausting  his physical and mental abilities to look after TAG. This body requires one full fledged president and not a partially splitted one.  How can a man do proper justice to the job when he is not fully involved in it and leaving the important responsibilities into the hands of one of his staff whose rank in the hierarchy is not even tertiary, leave aside secondary !! If ordinary Clerks and Peons had to do the job of the president then why we make proviso for the appointment of the presidents? I demand that those candidates who are also involved in other associations holding the office bearers post  there, they should never be inducted on the TAG presidency.  And I feel knowing the pulse of the Goan candidates most of them are shameless fit to be pimps and who are greedy for holding  innumerable posts  as if they are omnipotent and others are  idiots.  In fact, those who are going for more than one post and occupying the same together simultaneously are biggest idiots.  I also hope that those who are first timer candidates alone should  be appointed on  this post.  I understand that some canvassing and begging is going on with the  concerned Minister (s) to appoint so and so person for this post.  The concerned Minister should be very careful in going ahead with this option and he should know that TAG is not his (their) father' (s) property. 

There is no dearth of the good youthful candidates available now among us especially in Tiatro fraternity to display their enthusiasm in giving their best and bringing some required changes in the functioning of TAG if any of them is given a chance, though my preference rather goes for the  youth. A fresher should be a suitable candidate such as Joe Rose or Rose Ferns or Wilmix and among females Jessy Dias or Sharon Mazarello.

I request the politicians especially the Ministers to refrain from using their clout to fill this post with their own candidate. The candidate should be selected on merit only.

  

A  .Veronica Fwrnandes,

CANDOLIM SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION MARK THEIR ANNIVERSARY

                                                                                                                                                                    On second of this month in Candolim Dando, at the Bom Sucesso Restaurant, Candolim Senior Citizens Association organized their get-together to mark the second anniversary of the formation of their association in Candolim.  The anniversary function was attended by the members and other especial invitees.  

                                        Seen above is the vice-president Mr. Mahambrey

Seated from left are: Adriano-A.veronica addressing the gathering-D. Borker-Timble

The chief guest was Mr. Prabakhar Timble while Dilip Borker was the guest of honour.  Both of them gave high quality speeches and impressed the audience extremely well. Both were very active in social and other fields.                                        

Dr. Shivananda Verlenkar (a Scientist) at right is seen felicitated 

Seen above is Dilip Borker felicitating educationist Luiza D'Souza 

The function started with singing of traditional Manddo with Dulpods by the excellent group from Majorda under the leadership of Jude Michael Gracias.  It was a great Mando with the  beautiful Dulpods rendered by both the lead singers Jude Michael Gracias and Valency with the excellent  musical score provided by the young musicians playing the Violin, Gumott, Guitar and other important instruments.

                                           A. Veronica is seen receiving a bouquet of Flowers

                            Seen above in the middle is Mr. Timble addressing  the gathering 

The vice president of this association Mr. Mahambrey, Mrs. Victoria and Mrs. Philomena com peered the proceedings.

One of the great educationists Luiza D'Souza

During the function, three prominent personalities from Candolim were felicitated for their contribution in their activities in different fields,  namely the president of the association Mr. A. Veronica Fernandes, Dr. Shivananda Verlekar and Luiza D’Souza.

Arkanj Monteiro seen proposing the vote of thanks

In his presidential address, Mr. Veronica highlighted the work done during the preceeding year and the vice-president Mr. Mahambrey gave full details of the  activities they did.

                                           Some of the members of the Association

The vote of thanks was proposed by one of the members Mrs. Arkanj Monteiro.

Finally the delicious lunch was served to all the attendees and closed the function. 

A.Veronica Fernandes.

    

NEW CD "VISVAXI LEADER" RELEASED BY JERRY CAL.

                                   

As scheduled and in a well organized function compered beautifully by Salvador Silveira and attended by his close friends, colleagues and relatives, well known Konkani singer Jerry Cal from Calangute released his much awaited CD “VISVAXI LEADER” thru the hands of Fr. Gregory the Pe. Kopelaum of Our Lady of Piety, Khobravaddo, Calangute. Before the release of the CD, a small  prayer was conducted invoking the blessings on this CD and also on Jerry Cal  for the success of this CD in the market since Jerry Cal has spent a lot of money to arrange this wonderful CD. 

Cover Picture

                                       

                                                                   DIsplay of Posters

                                            Jerry Cal seen with A.Veronica

To release such an excellent CD is not a joke, it costs lot of money and when immediately its songs go to the UTube thru the most disgraceful people who do the disservice to the intiator of this CD, then it becomes a burden to sell this CD. Once it is in UTube, those who want to buy this CD will not buy because they will get easy access to listen and see this CD thru UTube.  Because of this the one who produces this CD will go into heavy losses because of lack of sale for his CD.  In view of this,  the singers will not go for CD’s and Konkani  Albums.  The one who goes to UTube to upload this CD as if it is his father’s property, he commits a big mistake by taking liberty of the property of other person.  And if that rascal is a Christian then he commits a sacrilege in front of God. Such sinners should be sent not to the gallows but should be crucified. 

                                           Alfredo-Jerry -Anthony & A.Veronica

Jerry Cal seen with his friends

This CD Visvaxi Leader is already in the market ans pieced at Rs.150/-.

It is hoped that greater number of Goans especially those who are involved in this fields such as of Tiatros, songs, music and Goan culture should be ready to purchase  this CD and not to wait for somebody to borrow from him or to expect like a beggar from the producer like a shameless “bikari” inspite of having  so  much of money. I have seen in the past so many the so called financially affluent third class Goenkar waiting for the free gift of such Albums.  They neither have shame nor dignity to lower themselves to the level of “KOCHRO” to commit such a beggary when they can afford.  In this way, how they will help the development and promotion of Konkani? 

Jerry seen with his family friends

                                           Fr. Gregory seen conducting the prayer

The releasing ceremony was organized at his Guest House “Jerrissa” at Khobravaddo Calangute.  After releasing the CD, his longtime friend and cousin brother of his wife, A.Veronica Fernandes, speaking to the gathering described Jerry’s background especially his youth when they both as students of St. Joseph’s High School, Arpora, Bardez, the first English High School of Goa where he laid the foundation stone of his Tiatrical art and then conquering the ambient villages as one of the best Tiatrists.  Veronica highlighted on the special skill of Jerry’s genius in composing songs on best of topics with marvelous contents and excellent rhymings.  Then Veronica further said that his friend Jerry Cal has reached to the pinnacle of arranging best of songs of which type very few professional Tiatrists can do, should utilise his God given talent  to produce more such CD’s because he still looks raw in body and mind.  Besides, the compeer Salvador Silveira who is also singing in this CD and moreover being one of the best composers of Konkani songs, assured his help in the next CD’s.  Others also requested Jerry Cal not to put an end to this chain of Konkani Albums which as on now reached to THREE.

                                                  Jerry Cal and his colllelagulesl

                                             AFTER RELEASING THE CD

There are in all 15 songs in this CD all are worth listening. 

Two solos by  Jerry Cal – one Visvaxi Leader and the order Fr. Cypriano.

One solo by Ollgal Vaz – Indo Pak conflict – very beautifully rendered.

One Solo by Lawrie Travasso – Goem Soddun Vetat.

One Solo by Marcus Vaz – Kuwaitche Goenkar.

One Solo by  Cajetan de Curtorim – 2018 Football World Cup.

One Solo by Benny de Aldona – Alexinho de Candolim.

One Solo by Bhuskha – Scientist.

One Duet by Benny de Aldona & Jessica, another by Prince Jacob & Lourdes, yet another by Salvador & Bushkha and yet still one more by Jerry Cal & Jessica.

One Duo by Salvador & Pascoal de Calangute.

One Trio by Salvador-Benny-Pascoal and another by Salvador-Marcus-Pascoal.

Kudos to the musicians Senon & Roy and their colleagues for providing beautiful music.

A.Veronica Fernandes.