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Dalgado Konknni Akademy organized a special function at the Parish Church Hall, Aldona to revive the memories of Caridade Damasceno Fernandes, the Father of Konkani Novels.
The function began with the garlanding the portrait of Cardidade. A booklet giving information of the life and works of him was released on the occasion.
Tomazinho Cardozo, President of DKA, speaking on the occasion highlighted the immense contribution of late Caridade Damasceno Fernandes to Konkani language particularly to Konkani in Roman script. Cardozo also requested the Sarpanch to name a road or any other prominent place in Aldona after him.
Guest of Honour Francis D’Souza, Sarpanch Aldona expressed satisfaction because one of the great sons of Aldona was remembered and assured the people that he would try his best to dedicate a road to Caridade.
Damasceno Fernandes.
Others who spoke on the occasion were Parish Priest of Aldona Rev Fr Tomas Lobo and Seby Fernandes, a villager. DKA Executive Committee member Alfonso Braganza welcomed the gathering and Mathew Costa, Executive member of DKA, proposed a vote of thanks. DKA Secretary, Vincy Quadros compered the function.
