MARGAO
Questioning why Goa’s nightingale Lorna has not been showered with official recognition till date, TCP Minister Vijai Sardesai said that his government and Goa Forward Party will take all steps to accord official recognition to the much-loved Konkani singer for entertaining generations with her melodious voice.
Lorna and Padma Bushan Laxman Pai were felicitated at the hands of TCP Minister Vijai Sardesai and Art and Culture Minister Govind Gawde, respectively, at the 4th edition of World Konkani Day organised by The Music Mafia in association with Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, and supported by Art and Culture department.
In his brief address, the TCP Minister said that Lorna has been instrumental in keeping ‘Goemkarponn’ flag flying high around the world over the years. Sadly, he said that Lorna has not been given due recognition by successive governments, adding that the coalition government and the Goa Forwad Party will ensure she gets the recognition she deserves for her immense contribution to Konkani and Goemkarponn.
He also showered praises on Padma Bhushan Laxman Pai for his huge contribution in the field of art giving Goa international recognition.
In his address, Art and Culture Minister Govind Gawde said that though Goa is a small state, it has churned out great number of artists, who have brought name and fame for Goa and Goans over
the years.
He said the government is committed to support the artists from any field, further assuring that the government will leave no stone unturned in giving a boost to art and culture in the state.
