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Sunday, March 05, 2006

Call to preserve Konkani culture

BELGAUM: Rev Father J B D’silva, chairman, Rural Welfare Trust, Santibastwad and journalist Louis Rodrigues were felicitated by Goa Konkani Academy in Goa for their outstanding contribution in preserving Konkani language and culture in Karnataka and Maharashatra.

The academy in association with Raitur Seminary, Rachol, Goa had orgnaised a one-day Konkano programme ‘Amche Daiz’ (our tradition). Tamazino Cardozo, popular Konkani writer and former Speaker of Goa Assembly inaugurated the programme

J B D’silva and Rodrigues explained the significance of Konkani language and culture. They said Konkani has remained ‘strong’ enough in these states .

Father J B D’silva appealed Goans to identify and honour Siddi’s in Yellupur and other parts of Karwar district who have strongly preserved the Konkani language and culture.Pundalik Nayak, president of Goa Konkani Academy also spoke.

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