Balehonnur: Konkani books - Apaharan & Chalti Konknni released at Kadabagere parish
Bellevision Media Network
Balehonnur, Sep 17, 2014: Two Konkani books were released during eighth anniversary celebration of Catholic Konkani Rakaan Sanchalan, Chikmagalur – Hassan, during the programme jointly organized by Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy at St Paul’s parish auditorium, Kadabagere, here on Sunday September 14.
The Konkani veteran writer from Chikmagalur released ‘Apaharan,’ Konkani translation by J V Carlo Hassan of English book.
Kadabagere parish priest Fr Sylvester Miranda released ‘Chalti Konknni,’ (Konkani in everyday conversation), an anthology by George Pinto Ikala, Ronnie Crasta Kelarai, Eric Ozario and Preeti Lopez.
The Academy registrar Dr Devdas Pai, Konkanni Prachar Sanchalan president Stany Alvares, Mandd Sobhann Gurkar Eric Ozario, Catholic Rakaan Sanchalan honorary president Cyril Rebello, office bearers Pramod Pinto Basrikatte, Stany D’Silva, Jockim D’Souza, Casmir Menezes and Sylvester Saldanha, and others were present at the dais.
Alwyn D’Souza compered the programme.
Over 250 copies of both books were sold at the venue that was a record among Chikmagalur Konkani community.