Raknno Awards presented to Lavi Ganjimatt & Bajpe Parish Bulletin
Posted on : September 1, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Mangaluru: Lavi Ganjimatt a renowned Konkani writer and ‘Amchem Sheth’ Parish magazine from St Joseph Church, Bajpe were awarded ‘Raknno Sahithi Prashasthi – 2024’ and ‘Raknno Athyuththam Firgoz Pathr Prashasthi – 2024’ respectively on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Program was held at Mangalore Bishop’s House Hall. Bishop of Mangalore Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha presented the awards which are first of their kind, along with Raknno Editor Rev. Rupesh Madtha.
Raknno is a Konkani – English bilingual Weekly run by the diocese of Mangalore since 1938, catering spiritual, social, cultural, political analysis to the Konknni readers world-over.
The Program began with a prayer led by Mulki parish writers. Editor Fr Rupesh Madtha welcomed the gathering. Dr Edward Nazreth introduced the awardees which was followed by awarding by the bishop. The awardees pressed their views and thanked the organisers.
The Bishop in his address enumerated the beauty of Konkani language and thanked the writers for serving and striving to spread the beauty of Konknni language and culture. He also appreciated the service by Raknno Weekly.
Konkani Writers Gathering
After the award program there was an input session where renowned poet Andrew L. Dcunha, Awardee Lavi Ganjimatt and Editor of ‘Naman Balok Jezu’ Monthly Rev. Ivan DSouza OCD spoke on different areas of literature and magazines.
Fr Rupesh Madtha moderated the discussions and interventions from the gathering. Guests and speakers were presented a book as memento.
Francis DCunha Mulki compered the event, Pramod Hospet looked after the logistics. Around 100 well named editors and writers including Dolphy Cascia, Richard Moras, HR Alva, Fr A D lima, Fr Jason SDB etc were present. The program ended with lunch at 1 pm.
From Inputs by Raknno
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