TCP Minister Vijai Sardesai has made a strong case for including Tiatr as part of the tourism circuit so as to increase the net of Tiatr viewership.
MARGAO
Speaking in his capacity as the chief guest on the occasion of the felicitation function of Tiatr artists held during celebrations of 125th anniversary of Tiatr organised by 125th Aniversary of Tiatr Celebration Committee, Tiatr Academy of Goa and the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sardesai said this is necessary as Tiatr has remained confined only to a captive audience.
At the same time, the TCP Minister strongly opposed any censorship of Tiatr while making an earnest plea to tiatrists not to showcase only negative aspects when highlighting social issues through the medium of Tiatr.
Sardesai termed Tiatr to be a medium to safeguard tradition and culture of the State, whose 125th anniversary celebrations, he said, have been supported by the government. He also complimented youth talent in Tiatr. “Tiatr depicts the true culture of the State. However, in view of the rapid modernisation, it needs to be given support. This can be done by including Tiatr in the tourism circuit for increasing the viewership net of Tiatr which is currently restricted to a captive audience,” Sardesai told the audience of tiatrists.
Speaking about social issues portrayed by Tiatr, Sardesai said, “Social issues are highlighted by tiatrists. But sometimes they cross their boundaries. However, I am not in favour of imposing censorship on Tiatr,” he remarked.
Turning the spotlight on politics, the TCP Minister claimed that some political decisions may appear unpopular. But they are in the interest of Niz Goenkars.
The following 55 artists were recognised and felicitated at the hands of Sardesai for their contribution to Tiatr: Comedian Dorothy Camra, Creto Jesus D’Costa, Ben Avengelisto (Avengelisto D A Fernandes), Bai Platilda (Maria Platilda Afonso e Dias), Norman (Jacquelino Norman Cardozo), Comedian Sally (Salvador Mascarenhas), Soccoferns (Soccorrino Fernandes), Joao Santana Fernandes, Jose Roman Fernandes, Bonny Pereira (Bonifacio Pereira), Jose Sebastiao Dias, Comedian Jane (Carlota Joanito Rebello Fernandes), Aires Tavares, Agnelo Fernandes, Joe de Cavelossim (Antonio Jose D’Souza), Elvis de Sinquetim (Elvis Fernandes), Peter de Pedda (Peter Lioncio Ferrao), Bab Rons (Ronnie Rosario Tavares), Arif Sanzil Correa, Edwin Saldanha, Celvis Goes, Ivonne Fernandes, Cruz de Sanvordem (Cruz Coutinho), Laurence Gracias, Egima (Egima Fernandes), Ignatius de Xelvon (Inacino Marcos de Lizardo), Mariano Laurence Fernandes, Agnelo de Curtorim (Agnelo Menezes), Pegado (Santana Pegado), Joe Frank (Joe Frank Fernandes), Mita (Maria Ana Fernandes e Afonso), Marcos John Vaz, A D Diniz (Antonio Damaciano Diniz), Bai Dolly (Ana Agosta Joana Miranda), Nancy (Nancy Gomes), Seby (Sebastian Afonso), Camil de Fatorda (Camilo Piedade Fernandes), Francisco Cardozo, Ben (Benny Joaquim Rebello), Marina de Sanguem (Maria Cerila Marina Fernandes), Baltu (Baltazar Almeida), Bab Seby (Sebastiao Fernandes), Godwin Terry Afonso, Bab Benzer (Pravesh Benzer Fernandes), Xavier de Maina (Louis Xavier Mascarenhas), Bab Joaquim Faleiro (Peregrino T Joaquim Faleiro), Peter Franco Miranda, A P RoJolce (Louis Victor Quadros), Antonio Coelho, Piedade Francis Fernandes, Menino de Maina (Menino Sequeira), Remedios Fernandes, Victor de Cunha (Socorro de Cunha), Cajetan de Cacora (Cajetan Fernandes) and Louis Fernandes.
Guest of honour, veteran Tiatrist Clara Dias and Chairman of 125th anniversary of Tiatr Celebration Committee Tomazinho Cardozo also spoke. Vice-president of TAG William Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks at the function where TAG Member Secretary Alexander Rodrigues was also present.
