TEAM HERALD
CANACONA
A one-day workshop on writing Konkani in Roman script was held at Canacona on Sunday.
The workshop was organized by Dalgado Konkani Academy in coordination with local Konkani enthusiast Vassalo Carvalho.
Dalgado Konkani Academy President Premanand Lotlikar explained various schemes started by the organization to promote writing Konkani in Roman script, while resource person Salvador Fernandes explained the standard orthography of Konkani in Roman script.
About 25 participants attended the workshop and involved in group discussions.
Speaking as the chief guest, St Theresa of Jesus Church, Chaudi, Assistant Parish Priest Fr Berry Cardozo said the script should not be a hurdle for literary writing in Konkani language.
An exhibition-cum-sale of Konkani books in Roman script was arranged in front of Chaudi church.
