PANAJI
"Books give knowledge, so read and write Konkani by which your identity will remain intact," said Cyril Leitao, social worker and President CRC Chinchinim. He was speaking as the chief guest for the book release function of Dalgado Konknni Akademi at Mount Mary High School Hall, Chinchinim on Sunday. President of DKA Vincy Quadros, Vice President Daniel F. de Souza, Treasurer Celso Fernandes and Secretary William Fernandes were present on the dais along with writers Rajshree Bandodkar Karapurkar, Aurelio Viegas and Menino Almeida.
Three books released at the hands of the chief guest: ‘Chinky’, the children’s book written by Rajshree Bandodkar Karapurkar and transliterated by Marcos Gonsalves, ‘Fottaxi’, a humorous article book written by Aurelio Viegas and ‘Duvoll’, a collection of 22 high profile stories authored by Vincy Quadros.In his speech, DKA President put light on the schemes and awards of DKA by which Konkani and the people promoting it are acknowledged. He brought to the notice of the people present that DKA will soon start its ‘Vachop chollvoll’ which encourages everyone to read in Konkani. Writers Rajshree B. Karapurkar and Aurelio Viegas also spoke on the occasion. Earlier William Fernandes welcomed the gathering while Celso Fernandes proposed vote of thanks. Konknni writer Menino Almeida put forth his views on all the three books. Daniel F. de Souza compered the function.
