Written by former teacher Cosme Lobo, Parra: The Quintessential Goan Village captures the heritage, traditions and living memories of Parra, offering a nostalgic journey through its people, places and cultural legacy ahead of its release on December 23.
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant released the book “Gova Annasanskruti,” authored by Padma Shri awardee Shri Vinayak Khedekar, highlighting Goa’s rich food culture and traditional culinary practices.
Art and Culture Minister Shri Ramesh Tawadkar released “Perni Zagor”, a book authored by Dr. Pandurang Phaldesai, at a function organized by the Department of Art and Culture in Panaji. The Minister also felicitated Dr. Phaldesai for his contribution to Goan art and culture.
At the launch of his Konkani poetry collection Thode Bold Thoden Old, young poet Pruthvi Naik was praised by noted author Hema Naik for his socially conscious themes and contemporary insight. The event, organised at the Government Arts, Science and Commerce College, Khandola, highlighted the growing boldness and maturity of Goa’s new generation of writers.
Eminent Konkani poet and Sahitya Akademi awardee Madhav Borkar will lead the 26th All India Literature Conference of the All India Konkani Parishad, to be held in Ernakulam, Kerala on November 22–23.
