Brazinho Soares
On 31st July 2015, I attended the programme “Meet the Artiste” at Tiatr Academy Goa, starting at 4.30 PM. The artiste was none other than the renowned writer, playwright, singer, journalist and editor Mr. Brazinho Soares from St. Cruz, Ilhas, Goa. He is one of the best Konkani writers in Roman script starting his writings first time in the form of a Poem in 1958. Then he went further in writing articles for different newspapers and magazines based in Goa and Bombay and thru his writings he made a name and fame for him. Afterwards he took up to Konkani Stage in acting, composing and writing and directing his own Plays where he gained lot of respect for him and for his writings.
Brazinho Soares during his younger days
A man of cool temperament, because of his writings he was honoured and felicitated by different organizations and conferred on him by the recognized organisations their prestigious awards. He was conferred with State Cultural Award for Literature and Lifetime Contribution to Tiatr Award by Goa Tiatr Academy, to name the two.
Brzinho Soares speaking at TAG auditorium
The function was attended by a good number of attendees indicating the love and respect he enjoyed in society.
Some years back he went to Kuwait where he was received by Kuwait Goans with love and affection and accorded a warm welcome. During his short stay there he organized an Exhibition of his Books which was inaugurated by one of the popular ladies in Kuwait involved in social work, Mrs. Elvira D’Souza.
Elvira D'Souza inaugurates Soares' Book Exhibition in Kuwait
While delivering his speech, he disclosed his difficult past and how he came up in life. He also acknowledged the help of his well wishers who helped him to reach where he is now.
TAG Librarian Assucena Souza e Carvalho
Before this function, I entered in the same apartment to have a look at the Library of TAG. It was well maintained by the very experienced Goa and Konkani lover and hard working charismatic lady Assucena Souza E Carvalho who was recently presented with a commemorative Plaque by the outgoing TAG president Prince Jacob. This it seems a customary procedure by the outgoing president. Prince Jacob and Joe Rose both as president and vice-president respectively completed their 3 year term and in their places new faces will be appointed by the government. Hope somebody good persons will come.
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