Mangalore, Nov 4: More than 130 Konkanni writers and editors of Konkanni journals interacted together in Konkanni Writers' Convention organized by'Raknno' Konkanni Weekly on the November 3 at Bishop's House, Mangalore 2013 on the occasion of its Platinum Jubilee.
Rev. Msgr Denis Prabhu, the Vicar General of the Diocese of Mangalore inaugurated the Convention and released the Konkanni book'Chiknni Mothiya' (Littlle Pearls) of William Kumar Kinnigoli published by Kalasagar Publications of Navin Kulshekar.
“Writing and sharing of knowledge through it is a gift of God which has to be used for the growth of humanity and betterment of the society. Many have used this gift through Raknno. Laity and religious together have contributed to the growth of Raknno during the past 75 years. Raknno has enriched the Konkanni language. Let us use our talent of writing and let us share our knowledge” said Msgr Denis Prabhu in his presidential as well as inaugural address.
The convention included informatory and open discussion sessions on the role and responsibility of editors, feature articles, being a good reader and letters to the editor. Editors of different Konkani Journals and writers from South Canara and neighbouring districts participated in the convention. The exhibition of books and magazines was held during the convention.
Well known Konkanni writers and linguists Melwin Pinto, Dolphi Cascia, J.F. D'Souza Attavar and Eddie Netto were the resource persons. Vally Vagga, renowned Konkanni writer from Mysore led discussions and dialogue session. Well known writer Fr Maxim Rosario (Majar Kuppepadavu) the local organizer welcomed the gathering.
Writers Ancy Paladka, Wilma Bantwal, Dolphy Saldanha, Irene Castelino and Vincy Pinto introduced the resource persons. While Fr Francis Rodrigues the Raknno Editor gave the introductory note Cyril G. Sequeira the Convenor of Raknno Platinum Jubilee celebrations proposed vote of thanks. Vithori Karkal compeered the programme.
The Platinum Jubilee year of Raknno (1938-2013) was launched in December 2012 and will have a jubilant valedictory on the 15th of December 2013. During the jubilee year Raknno has organized literary meetings, media awareness programmes, publication of books, study of journalistic history of Raknno, exhibition of books and magazines, readers surveys, novel writing and other literary competitions, etc. On the occasion of valedictory it will institute the Raknno Literary Life time award to a senior Konkanni writer with felicitation together with cash award of Rs 50,000/-
‘Raknno' though being a Konkanni Weekly by nature has strived to keep its readers abreast with the times with wide coverage on agricultural, scientific, medical, legal, economical, political, religious, cultural, educational, social and career guidance issues; constant innovations and creativity have been Raknno's forte; humour, satire, serialized novels, feature articles with field work, short stories and special pages for children, youth and women have been promoting literature and the habit of reading. As a publishing house, Raknno has been publishing both fiction and non - fiction books (titles) having 111 titles and one CD to its credit till date.'Kajulo' published by Raknno is the only Konkanni magazine meant exclusively for the children.
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