Konkani culture is so rich that even Portuguese influence couldn’t dislodge its culture ages ago, it holds up the true substance of the language and culture. Probably Konkani is the only language spoken across three religions and among 41 diverse communities. People need to rise above the barriers of caste and to learn regional languages to develop brotherhood in the society. In his speech, CA Nandagopal Shenoy said, “Youth should to pass on the Konkani language and tradition to the next generation. Board members of Konkani Basha Mandalab namely- Venkatesh N Baliga-President M R Kamath- Vice Prseident Rathnakar Kudva- Secretary Vittaal Kudva- Treasurer Vasanth Rao and Suresh Shenoy. The programme was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by CA Nandagopal Shenoy, along with other dignitaries on the dais. The inaugural ceremony of this Day was held at 11.30 am, with Gilbert D’souza- Vice President, Vishwa Konkani Kendra, and a Entrepreneur along with guests of honor namely- Paul Moras- a Konkani Vavradi and Promoter of Konkani language CA Nandagopal Shenoy-MD of Devgiri Tea Ln KC Prabhu- former Lions Governor, and Konkani Writer Christopher Misquith- Civil Engineer Prashanth Shet- Managing Partner, S L Shet Diamond House. The programme brought awareness among the audience to start speaking more Konkani, their Mother tongue, rather than other languages, including English. Schools and colleges need to support the students to learn Konkani, the contribution of Konkani’s here is historical. We have to preserve Konkani language and pass it on to the future generations. Through various performances, it highlighted that is a matter of pride for Mangaluru to see people from 41 various Konkani speaking communities under one roof. As part of the celebrations a Inter School and College Variety Entertainment contest was organized, where many participated, and enthralled tghe audience with their mesmerizing performances.
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