the goan I network
MARGAO
Goa’s iconic Lorna and Padma Bushan Laxman Pai will be honoured at the fourth edition of World Konkani Day at the Ravindra Bhavan, Margao on April 8 at 6.30 pm.
Lorna will perform live with her brass band headed by Norman at the Open air, Ravindra Bhavan on the same day, besides a host of artists at the program organised by the Music Mafia in association with Ravindra Bhavan, Margao supported by Art and Culture, Goa government.
Addressing the media, chairman of Ravindra Bhavan, Prashant Naik said “we celebrate almost everything in life, then why not celebrate our Mai Bhas. This day is celebrated where we showcase our mother tongue Konkani. The real inspiration to this is however the youth and the legacy of Konkani and there is no doubt that young people will keep its rich history as well as traditions alive”, he said.
He said World Konkani day therefore involves growing crowds of 2500 plus that have been seen every year on the occassion. “Every year we also felicitate a personality who has contributed to Konkani and this year Goa’s iconic Lorna to be felicitated along with Padma Bhushan Laxman Pai”, he added.
He said that music, comedy and dance performances with food stall by Spicy Caterers, Margao. Refreshing Goan drink ‘Niro’ will also be available at the stall.
Amongst the singers who will perform on the occasion are Sidharth Yaji, Shaistah Thapar, Urja Naik Gaonkar (Sa Re Gama pa fame), Praveen Michael Dias and Guilman D’costa.
Sitar solo instrumentals by Yograj Naik, dance performances by Maitrini, Comedy acts by Ben Evangelisto and Sally will be the other highlights of the celebration.
