Dalgado Konknni Akademi’s (DKA) Conference of Konknni Literary and Cultural Organizations held in EDC House Panjim

 Chief Guest Vishnu Surya Wagh inaugurating the Conference by lighting traditional lamp

“We are giving more importance to script, rather than language. Basically, language does not exist because of script.  In view of this, we need to forget our differences that cropped because of script issue, and come together to strengthen Konknni”, opined Kala Academy Chairman Vishnu Surya Wagh.

Shri Wagh was speaking at the inaugural function of Dalgado Konknni Akademi’s (DKA)  Conference of Konknni Literary and Cultural Organizations held in EDC House Panjim, The day long Conference was part of DKA’s Silver Jubilee Celebrations.

On the occasion those present on the dais were DKA’s President Premanand A. Lotlikar and secretary Jose Salvador Fernandes.

 GKA Vice-President Bhushan Bhave explaining the schemes of Goa Konkani Akademi

Language is much more than means of communication. The language flourishes through the literature. Many languages are on the brink of vanishing, but luckily Konknni language has been preserved by Konknni people. As the time passes, the language accepts new scripts, and the acceptance of new scripts flourishes the language widely, added Shri Wagh in his inaugural speech.

“Because of historical, political and other reasons we have accepted different scripts, but finally the emotions of the language are same. Konknni culture is one, and hence there is a need for all Konknni organizations to unite again and find out the solution acceptable to all,” said Shri Wagh, who is also St. Andre MLA and a  renowned litterateur.

The formal function was followed by session on ‘How to make the organisation vibrant’ which was conducted by corporate trainer Praveen Sabnis.  The second session was jointly chaired by Shri Joy Fernandes, Programme Officer of  Tiatr Academy, Goa, Shri Bhushan Bhave, Vice President of Goa Konkani Akademi, Shri Dattaguru Amonkar, Programme and Development Officer of Kala Academy, Goa, and also officials of Department of Art and Culture, and DKA, who threw light on the various schemes available in their departments and which can greatly benefit the organizations.

The post lunch session on ‘Preservation of Konknni Language by Konknni Organizations’ was  by Tomazihno Cardozo, former speaker of Goa and a crusader of Konkani language and culture, explained how Konknni language can be preserved by the Konknni organisations.     

 Representatives of different Konknni Organizations attended the Conference

As many as 35 Konknni organizations from Goa, besides delegates representing Konknni organizations from Vadodar, Ahmedabad, Pune, Mumbai and Sawantwadi participated in the Conference.

The Conference came to an end with the resolution to teach Konknni in Romi script by DKA through the Konknni Organizations in Goa and outside Goa. Participated Konknni organizations requested DKA to guide them while carrying out the activities.