“ We surely need English for official purposes, but Konkani is our real identity and only
in Konkani lies our Goykarponn, said DKA secretary, Vincy Quadros. He was
speaking at the book release function “Monantlim Motiam” written by Bosco
Barreto and organised by Dalgado Konknni Akademi recently at Margao BPS Club.
With him, the Chief Guest ex-Sports minister Francisco Monte Cruz, DKA
treasurer Celso Fernandes, the writer, Bosco Barreto and DKA working committee
member, Daniel F. D’Souza were present on the dais.
“It is crucial that we use Konkani in our homes, meeting places
and in all our celebrations,” Vincy said. While appreciating the good work done
by the Goa church to preserve Konkani, he informed that DKA visit villages to
spread awareness of our mother tongue and requested those who wish the Academi
to have the sessions in their village to contact the DKA office. Bosco was
celebrating his 75th birthday on that day. Vincy congratulated Bosco and wished
that God grant him 100 years.
Daniel F. D’Souza compered the function and gave a brief of the
book. The book contains 50 poems on different subjects, Lui Estibeiro did the
cover design, preface by DKA President Tomazinho Cardozo and Fr. Carmo Martins
shared his view on the writer.
The
book is released under DKA’s ‘Kombri Yeuzonn’. The writer has dedicated the
book to his mother, Carmina. While addressing the guests, Bosco thanked all
those who helped him in his venture. At the onset, Sweety Barreto welcomed the
gathering and the DKA Treasurer, Celso Fernandes proposed a vote of thanks.
