Dubai: Konkani poets present their works at Kavita Bhonvar

- Media Release

Dubai, 08 Dec 2015: A full day event named ‘Kavita Bhonvar’, dedicated to Konkani poetry was presented by UAE’s konkani poets at Al Ghusais on Dec 4. Different forms of poetry with Poetry Session, Songs, ‘Gumtam’, Mannddo and a short drama played on poetry of different poets were presented.

 

The event began with a welcome song sung by children. The program was inaugurated by Ronald Sabi Dsouza, Toni Niddodi, Wilfred Fernandes, Leena Fernandes, Preema D’Souza, Naveen Sequeira, Fabian Felix D’Souza and chief coordinator of the event Sannu Monis by pouring different colors into water pot as a symbol of different forms of poetry which was presented in the event.

 

Well-known critic of Konkani poetry Nanu Marol Thottam presented his views about Konkani poetry and its current situation with respect to readers, writers and editors. He illustrated how one line poetry can be effective than hundred words. He concluded his speech by saying the poets in UAE shall make his/her own identity instead and make name in Konkani Literary world.

The special attraction of the event was presentation of five poems of different poets in the form of acting. Talented ex-Kalakul trainee artistes – Darrel Vamanjoor, Melwyn Kalakul, Rohan, Sandeep and Nisha presented a theme based act and narrated the five poems in a beautiful way. The act was appreciated by all present and few from audience gave their opinion, positive feedback in an interactive session followed by the act.

 

 

 

Konkani songs, mostly based on poetry were beautifully sung by renowned singers of UAE - Preema Rodrigues D’Souza, Robin Sequeira, Cresilla Rodrigues, Ronstan Mascarenhas, Godwin D’Souza and others to the cheer of gathered guests. Avinash Fredon D’Souza presented dance to a Konkani number. Arun Carlo provided the music and DJ Lancy was the DJ for the event.

 

Another main attraction of event, the Konkani traditional folk art form ‘Gumtam’ was presented by Mr. Wilson Pinto and team.

 

‘Kavi goshtti’ – recital of Konkani poems by well-known Konkani poets was held. Talented young and old poets presented their poems and the session was highly appreciated by the audience. Tony Niddodi, Wilson Pinto, Robert Udyavar, P J Karugalnade, Robin, Neerude, Floyd Kiran, Joy Lobo, Wilfred Fernandes,  Suresh Saldanha took part in the Kavi Goshtti. Lloyd Rego renowned Konkani poet and composer who was on a visit to UAE also took part in the kavi goshtti to the delight of the audience.

 

Godwin D’Souza compered the event. Sannu Monis thanked all those who contributed to the success of ‘Kavitha Bhonvar’.