A Poetry Session In Udyavar

After the historic Konkani Poetry Session held for the first time in Udyavar Last Year on 17th August 2008, it was 2nd chance for poetry lovers to taste the magnificent flow of Konkani poetic verses yet again on this August 16th evening.
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About 12 poets hailing from different parts of undivided South Canara recited their poems much to the applause of approximately 75 poetry lovers gathered in the court yard of "da showers", Opp. Sodhe Mutt, N.H. 17, Udyavar.  The event was organized in coordination with "Kavitaa Trust" Mangalore headed by Konkani's Renowned Poet Melwyn Rodrigues.
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Poets Melwyn Rodrigues, H.M. Pernal, Catherine Rodrigues Katpadi, Alwyn Danthi Pernal, Arun Danthi Pernal, Melwyn Pernal, Gladis Rego, Claudy Brahmawar, Wilson Kateel, Wilson Kinnigoli, Flavia Olivera and Robert Fernandes recited their compositions on various contemporary themes.

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Poet Wilson Kateel moderated the entire session brilliantly with wit and humour.

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Prominent artist Wilson Kayyar displayed his talent by sketching 2 paitings within no time while Arun Danthi sang Konkani songs.  These paintings were auctioned during the session.

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Besides poetry lovers from the vicinity, Udyavarites former presidents Gerald Pereira and Donald Machado were present for the occasion.  Agnel D'Silva, president of Katpadi Konkans and Flosie Teacher shared their opinions on the session.  Tony Ferose, sub-editor of Raknno Konkani Weekly was also present.

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