Mangaluru: KWAA urges renaming of Valencia-Jeppu road after Wilfy Rebimbus


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Mangaluru, Jan 14: Konkani Writers and Artistes Association (KWAA) has requested the government to name the Valencia Circle to Koti Chennaya Circle road after the late Wilfy Rebimbus in recognition of his invaluable service to the cause of Konkani music, language, literature, plays, Konkani films and Konkani journalism.

President of KWAA Ronald Sequeira, secretary Florine Roche and members Roshan Madtha, Wilson Kateel and Henry Mendonca submitted a memorandum to Mangalore south MLA J R Lobo in this regard. The members said that 2017 marks the 75th birth anniversary of this Konkani legend who strived relentlessly to give recognition to Konkani music, language and literature at global level. Wilfly Rebimbus was born in Valencia and spent his lifetime working for Konkani in Valencia and therefore naming the road from Valencia circle to Koti Chennayya Circle after him would be a befitting tribute and honour to this living legend.

The members stated that the late Wifly who is rightly honoured with the title 'Konkan Kogul' lives in the hearts of Konkani people through his songs and he should be honoured befitting his contribution for promoting Konkani.

In a press release the association pointed out that copy of the memorandum was also submitted to chief whip of Karnataka Legislative Council Ivan D'Souza with a request to take up the matter with the urban development ministry and other concerned departments as the resolution to the effect was already passed in the council meeting of Mangalore City Corporation.


About KWAA

Konkani Writers and Artists Association is registered body working for the general and social cause of promoting, fostering, protecting and propagating Konkani language, Konkani literature, Konkani art and culture, general welfare of writers and artists in konkani language, literature, art and culture, creating awareness amongst the public as to the wealth and depth of literature, art and culture and also fighting against the illegal, injustice, misuse of public money and property, malpractices or unlawful actions by any organization, Institution, association or any group of people, directly or indirectly, in the field of language, literature, art and culture.


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  • Alphonse Mendonsa, Pangla/Shankerpura

    Sun, Jan 15 2017

    Thanks KWAA for taking up this very important issue on the auspicious occasion of 75th Bday of our legend Konkani singer Late Wilfy Rebimbus. That would be a great honour to Wilfy for his enormous contribution to our society. Wishing KWAA members in taking up similar social issues in future. All the best.

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  • Shalet Goveas, Mangalore

    Sun, Jan 15 2017

    Well done KWAA. This should have been done years back. Wilfyab will ever ever ever remain in the hearts of Mangalorean Konkani people. No one will born like him. His name should remain forever.

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  • Sujith E, Kulshekar

    Sun, Jan 15 2017

    A good suggestion which should have been done long back considering the good work to Konkani language, literature and culture by Konkan Kogull. A g laudable step by KWAA members and hope our elected leaders will follow it up so that naming the road after Wilfy will be the greatest tribute we can pay to this great personality.

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  • Austin Prabhu, Nantur/Chicago

    Sun, Jan 15 2017

    It is way past over due. Some politicians promised years ago and nothing happened! This team should follow through until it happens. Wilfyab not only contributed to Konkani, he also contributed to Tulu language. KWAA please see that they really name the street after Wilfy Rebimbus ASAP to celebrate his 75th birthday and to remember his contributions to Konkani World. Thanks for your efforts.

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  • Lawrence Pinto, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 14 2017

    Great Initiative KWAA. It will be a fitting tribute to the legend of Konkani music, drama, cinema , journalism. Wilfy's contribution to konkani language, literature and culture is second to none. KWAA members , you have reminded peoples representative the promises made 6 years ago at a right time. You have done a great job.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Jan 14 2017

    I agree ...

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  • Antony Cony, Karkala/Kulshekar/Qatar

    Sat, Jan 14 2017

    Naming the said street after late Wilfy Rebimbus is the least what our Mangalrean community can render back to his and his families most treasured contributions to our Konkani world while commemorating his 75th Birth Anniversary. I feel proud moments are ahead for us in the great mission of KWAA. Well done you Sirs/Madam.

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