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World Konkani Convention- Archbishop Moras, Moily to Grace Gulf Curtain Raiser |
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10 August 2010 |
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After successful curtain raiser events at Bangalore and Goa, the World Konkani Cultural Convention organized by Mandd Sobhann, is now set to organize the Gulf curtain raiser in Dubai on Friday September 24.
It has been confirmed that India's union law minister Veerappa Moily, who was also responsible for the formation of the Konkani Sahitya Academy in Karnataka, will grace the event as the chief guest. Dr Bernard Moras, Archbishop of Bangalore Diocese, will also be a chief guest at the event.
A team of singers and dancers of Mandd Sobhann led by Eric Ozario will perform for one hour at the Dubai curtain-raiser. The Gulf teams performing at the World Convention will be extended an official invitation during the programme which will conclude with dinner.
James Mendonca, co-ordinator, Gulf countries, World Convention, speaking to Daijiworld.com, which is the official web portal for the event, said that it is a matter of pride for the Konkani-speaking community in the Gulf that a curtain raiser for the mega event is being organized in Dubai. He requested the wholehearted support of community members all over the Gulf.
The Gulf curtain raiser 'Vovllik' will be at The Banquet Hall, Dubai Creek Sheraton, Dubai, at 7 pm. Representatives of all Gulf countries, as also eminent Konkanis of the UAE and leaders of Konkani organizations along with their spouses are being invited.
The first World Konkani Cultural Convention will be held from November 25 to December 19, 2010, at Kalangann, Mangalore.
More than 60 troupes from around the world with over 1,000 artistes belonging to various castes, creeds, dialects, and regions of Konkani, will present folk, theatre, music and dance performances.
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Source: beta.thehindu.com |
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