Mangaluru: Japan - A travelogue by Florine Roche released under 'Vision Konkani' program


Pics: Alphonse Mendonsa, Pangala

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Mangaluru, Jan 27: "Japan is a successful nation today because of its transparency in business and compassion in life. I often visit Japan for business. You will never find punctuality and discipline in any other part of the world, like Japan. I have read the book written by Florine Roche and I fully endorse her views on Japan" said NRI entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael D'Souza.

He was speaking at the World Konkani Centre after releasing the Konkani book, 'Udenuchea Sureachea Kirnnanim Fullollem Salok - Japan' by Florine Roche. The book is printed under his 'Vision Konkani' program for the development of the Konkani language and culture.

Congratulating the writer Florine Roche, for her effort in writing a 120 pages book and applauding the publisher H M Pernal for adding a book to a rare category of travelogues in Konkani Literature D’Souza said, "Publishing a book involves much effort. Books enrich our knowledge. The human race needs to learn a lesson from the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. I had a similar heart-wrenching experience in Nagasaki when I visited there, which is shared by the author of this book."

 

Former president of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy, Dr K Jagadeesh Pai presided over the function.

In his presidential address, Dr Pai said, "Books are friends for life. In today's highly information technology-driven world, we can find information at our fingertips. But we can get inspiration only from books."

Citing the example of Swami Vivekananda, Dr Pai said, "Swami Vivekananda always carried two books along wherever he travelled. Bhagavad Gita and The Imitation of Christ. These two books even saved Swami Vivekananda from temptation. The book by famous Kannada Writer Goruru Ramaswamy Iyengar - Americadalli Goruru, not only takes us to America but also enlights us about life in America. When a student of History and Journalism, Florine Roche writes a book on a nation it becomes more authentic. The book on Japan will be a valuable addition to the erstwhile rare genre of travelogues in Konkani."

Senior theatre artiste and actor, and illustrator Eddie Sequeira initiated a discussion with the writer on the subject of Trekking and Travel as a hobby and travelogues.

The program was hosted by World Konkani Centre under the guidance of CEO Gurudath Bantwalkar.

Publisher H M Pernal welcomed the distinguished guests and gathering and Gilbert D’Souza, vice president of the World Konkani Centre proposed a vote of thanks.

A host of Konkani writers and artists, and family members of author Florine Roche were present on the occasion.

The book is available on the link below for online order: https://www.kittall.com/product/japan-a-travelogue/

 

 

  

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  • John Goveas, Mangalore

    Mon, Jan 30 2023

    We have many types of konkani books and rarely anyone written on travel experience in Konkani.. Thanks Florine Roch for your efforts n also thanks to Kittall publications for bringing out this special book.

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  • Gerald Carlo, Hassan

    Sat, Jan 28 2023

    Congratulations Ms Florine Roche. Have read your articles in Kittall.I'll buy the book.

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  • Mickey Castelino, Pangla/Dubai

    Sat, Jan 28 2023

    Congratulations to Florine for writing a travelogue. HM Pernal for publishing and Mr. Michaelab for releasing and encouraging vision konkani program.

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  • Joel Quadras, Pangla/Dubai

    Sat, Jan 28 2023

    Fri, Jan 27 2023 Congratulations, Florine bai. I'm sure this article will reach many people. Keep up the good work! 👍 Well done, World konkani Centre, for organising this.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Fri, Jan 27 2023

    Proud to be a Mangalorean ...

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  • Anita Dsouza, Udupi

    Fri, Jan 27 2023

    Wonderful effort. Congratulations

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  • Harish, Mangalore

    Fri, Jan 27 2023

    Yes, i agree me working in the oilfield with Japanese clients; like ADOC, JADCO in Abu Dhabi. They need 100% results. They are ready to pay but everything as to be perfect, Even Japanese trainees who come to work & study the seniors expect the same . . It is lovely to work with them. Thye like you then they support you in everything. You have to be straightforward with them. There is no Hanky panky business. You don't know something they will support you. But you say you know & do a failure then you had it. They are very respectful

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  • Natalia Me donca., Kuttarpadavu mangalore

    Fri, Jan 27 2023

    Congratulations. Good job madam. Continue writing

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  • Joywin Noronha, Mangaluru

    Fri, Jan 27 2023

    Good job Kittal Publications and Florine bai. Keep up the good work! 👍

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  • Kedhar, Mangaluru

    Fri, Jan 27 2023

    Congrats Florine Madam! From an avid trekker to writer your canvass is so very vast to envisage!! May Japan be the starting point of all your fruitful writing endeavors. God bless!!

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  • Rajesh Monterio, Bangalore

    Fri, Jan 27 2023

    Very well organised program. The discussion part was very good with rare insights. Mr D Souza who released the book spoke well about Japan and it's culture and people. A meaningful programme overall.

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  • Stella Mascarenhas, Vittla

    Fri, Jan 27 2023

    Congratulations florine ma'am 🤍 konkani literature wil be enriched with this travelogue and expect more from you.

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