Dubai: ’Kavi Sandhi’ enthralls UAE poetic lovers

Pics By Ronald DSouza
Media Release

Dubai, 02 Mar: Kavi Sandhi, a poetry recital and presentation on various forms of poetry held at Smana Hotel Dubai on February 28 enthralls poetry lovers to new world of imagination of poet’s feelings.

 

Kavi Sandhi was organized by UAE’s Konkani poet friends in association with Kavitha Trust and aankri.com poetry web portal. The session kick started with short welcome note from Mr. Floyd Kiran. Famous singer, producer and chairman of Merit Freight Shipping Mr. Joseph Mathias presented inaugural speech with a request to all Konkani community people to conserve the rich heritage along with teaching the true essence of Konkani language and culture to the young generation.

 

Mr. Floyd Kiran presided the Poetry session. UAE’s Konkani poets namely Mr. Robin Nirude, Ms. Seema Taccode, Mr. Tony Niddodi (Anthonam), Ms. Preethi Seema, Mr. Vivian Fernandes, Mr. Alwyn Pinto, Mr. Sannu Niddodi, Mr. Melwyn Kalakul, Mr. Dony Correa, Ms. Daina Sharal Patrao, Mr. Darrel Vamanjoor, Mr. Anil Cardoza, Mr. Alban David Prakash Alva (Bhotam Boliye), Mr. P.J. Karugalnade and Mr. Sannu Monis presented their poetry in various topics which received appreciation and applause by the  gathering.

 

 

The second part of the session started by poet, lyricist Mr. Arthar Pereira. He presented poems of various poets around the world along with his own in most effective way.

 

Kavi Sandhi was organized to uplift the importance of poetry presentation and to encourage the new writers. Poet Arthar used his body language and voice modulation to demonstrate a mesmerizing recital effectively involving the audience.

 

Famous critic writer Mr. Nanu Marol presented his speech on poet Mr. P.J. Karugalnade’s "Nirbhagi Avoi" poem. He elaborated the different phrases used by the poet and explained how it can create different meanings through the words used in poem.

 

President of Kavitha Trust Mr. Kishoo Barkoor, briefed the mission and works done under the banner of Kavitha Trust. He also spoke on Translated Literature and said, we must read different form of literature belonging to other languages and need to translate the goodness of that literature into Konkani. The translation of literature into different languages will help to grow the language and help to understand different cultural forms. Mr. Kishoo presented his one poetry which was translated from Kannada to Konkani.

 

Managing Director of Quick accounting and Advisory and financial advisor of NewsKarnataka.com Mr. Valerian Almeida expressed his happiness for organizing the recital and congratulated the organizers. He said, World is a battlefield and it is our responsibility to plant our own victory flags and a leave a mark through the various talents bestowed on us.

 

Mr. Sannu Monis extended his gratitude to everyone present. Mr. Sannu Niddodi and Mr. Bhavik rendered their helping hand to organize the event.