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Mumbai: New Organization, ‘Reach’ to Safeguard Konkani Culture Launched

  •   Thu, Nov 03 2011 11:49:35 AM

News & Pics: Ancy D’Souza Paladka
Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 3: A new Organization with the name ‘Reach’ was inaugurated at Green Meadows, Sheetal Nagar, Mira Road here on Wednesday November 2.

The punch line of the organisation is ‘Konkan Porvozanchen Daiz’ and their motto is to safeguard Konkani language and culture. The special target of the organization is to review the marriage culture and to sing vovyos during weddings and roce programmes of Konkani people.

Inaugurating the association Fr Dominic Vas, the parish priest of Mira Road Church said, "It was a glorious moment to witness our wedding ceremonies in the past. There was beauty and happiness in marriage ceremonies. Prime importance was given for the family life. But in today’s busy life the marriage culture is getting wiped out. The organization ‘Reach’ has taken right step to preserve these cultures”, he lauded.

The programme started in a traditional manner by offering pan-podd-udok to the guests. Fr Dominic, Lawrence Castelino, Harryboy, Molly Lobo and Ligory Lobo inaugurated the programme. Fr Dominic and other guests inaugurated the organization by unveiling the curtain on the association banner.

Entertainment programme was held with the singing of Vovyos and other Konkani songs.

President Austin Menezes, vice-presidents Merlyn D'Sa and Helen DSouza, secretary Jonita Kutto, joint secretary Michael Fernandes, treasurer Francis DSouza, joint treasurer Ronnie D’Souza, Gurkar Meena D’Souza and the committee members Hilda Serrao, Clara D’Souza, Veera D’Souza, Dulcine Corda, Jacinta D'Silva and Severine Pinto were present on the occasion. Michael Fernandes compered the programme. Meenga D'Souza proposed the vote of thanks.
  

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  • Charles D Cunha, I C Colony - Borivli

    Tue, Nov 08 2011

    You say that the motto of REACH is to safeguard konkakani culture and traditions.Well good idea.But where are the youngsters in this opening ceremony.I can only see mostly senior citizens.If you have to attain the goal you should have encouraged and brought yougsters for this opening ceremony and should have made them to realise the need for the same.
    Why our konkani is diminishing is because we only talk big things in the functions or shows on stage,and practically we do nothing at home.

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  • Ronald Madtha, Borimar/Mira Road / Maldives

    Sun, Nov 06 2011

    Dear Ms Meena,

    Whether it is Helen Dsouza or Ronald Madtha, our society rules are equal to every members. That's the beauty of Green Meadows.

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  • lorraine rosettee, Mumbai

    Sat, Nov 05 2011

    Born n brought up in Mumbai, I have not been exposed to the rich Mangalorean culture and tradition.REACH has made an attempt to revive and reintroduce our tradition at important functions such as roce, weddings etc. Keep up the good work as it helps r youngsters to know about r traditional ancestral culture.

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  • Ronald Madtha, Borimar / Mira Road / Maldives

    Sat, Nov 05 2011

    Mr. Ancy,
    What you mean means what?. All the people who are there in the photograph are not staying in Green Meadows. They are outsiders. I am the member of Green Meadows and owning a apartment over there.Green Meadows is a Residence colony and not commercial. you can not open a office in Green Meadows without obtaining a permission from Society.You can not use a residence as office for your personnel gain.

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  • Daniel pais, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 05 2011

    You guys are doing a fantastic job.. Keep up the good work going.. All the best..

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  • Iene Nazareth, Kinnigoly/Mazagaon

    Fri, Nov 04 2011

    Nice to see the photographs of "Kurwen", "Kanne" "Kundlen", "Kurpon"...most of the items are starting from "K"!!!

    Wishing you all the success.

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  • meena d'souza, mumbai

    Fri, Nov 04 2011

    Mrs Helen D'souza vice president of this group is presently in Dubai. She stays in Green Meadows 1st floor.

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  • Ancy DSouza, Paladka / Vasai

    Thu, Nov 03 2011

    What do you mean by that Mr. Ronald. I witnessed the inauguration of the association and also inauguration of its office at the first floor of GREEN MEADOWS, Sheetal Nagar, St. Joseph's Church, Mira Road. You have all the live photographs over there. So many people have witnessed. I do not know what do you meant by those words

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  • Ronald Madtha, Borimar/Mira Road/Maldives

    Thu, Nov 03 2011

    I can't see anybody from Green Meadows?

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