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Amchem Diaz at Rachol Seminary

THE GOAN NETWORK | FEBRUARY 08, 2017, 12:00 AM IST

Amchem Diaz at Rachol Seminary

THE GOAN NETWORK

PANAJI

'Amche Daiz’ is an annual event that is organised by the Literary and Cultural Association (LACARS) of the Patriarchal Seminary of Rachol in association with the Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG). It will be held this year on February 9, in the auditorium at the Rachol Seminary. The chosen theme is: Tiatr - Gõychea Somazachi Machi.'

The programme will begin at 9 am and conclude by 5 pm, with a lunch break between 1 and 2 pm. A symposium will take place between 9 am and 1 pm, while a Konkani comedy competition will be organized between 2.15 and 5 pm. The keynote address on the topic: Tiatr - Gõychea somazachem ani sonvskrutayechem poddbimb ani somporktay (a reflection of Goan society and culture, and its relevance today,) will be delivered by Tomazinho Cardozo. This will be followed by a series of presentations on the topics - Tiatracho itihas: vadd ani vikas (Evolution and development of tiatr, by Sem Venancio Fernandes), Tiatrachea ghottokanchi somozonni; khell tiatrachea sondhorbant (Understanding the elements of tiatr with reference to khell tiatr, by Sem Aleston Vaz), and Pai Tiatrist: tachem yogdan ani mukhel tiatranchi vixlexonn (Contribution and analysis of major tiatrs of Pai Tiatrist, by Pialini Fernandes). A number of noted tiatrists will then present their papers on the subjects- Contribution of Hindus and Muslims to the tiatr stage and their challenges.

A competition for school children (comedy) and a programme by the seminarians will be held after the lunch break. The event will be interspersed by short video presentations, songs and live choral piece performances. It will end with prize distribution and refreshments. To register or for more information, one can e-mail at frankycarmo@gmail.com.

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