Since the inception of Tiatro in 1892, it was 125 years now, that was in 2016 and to mark this occasion the government of Goa constituted a special committee to celebrate this momentous event which incidentally ran into 2 years approximately. During the last so many months this committee organised lot of functions for the Tiatrists whose number runs into hundreds. It looks precisely because of this big number it took such a long time to complete the celebrations.
Committee members
To conclude the 125th Anniversary of Celebrations, a special function was held at the Multipurpose Hall of Art & Culture Department, Patto Plaza, Panjim, Goa, starting at 3.30 PM. The Chief Guest of this function was Mr. Govind Gaude – Minister for Art & Culture, Government of Goa while veteran and one of the senior most renowned Tiatrists Jessie Dias was the Guest of Honour.
Among those who spoke there were Tomazinho Cardoso highliting the events taken place in the preceeding months while as the Guest of Honour Jessie Dias speaking her heart highlighted the sacrifices of the yesteryears Tiatrists in the promotion of the Tiatros, infact tears were seen rolling down her cheeks while expressing herself and simultaneously making some in the audience also to cry.
Minister Govind Gaude
The Chief Guest of the function Mr. Govind Gaude showered abundant praises not only on the Tistrists but also on the Tiatros and further expressed saying that he as an Nattak artiste he gained so much of prominence in his life that finally helped him to become MLA and Minister.
Thru the hands of the Minister 2 books were released, one “A Report” compiled by Tomazinho Cardoso and the other “TIATRO 125th Anniversary Commemorative Volume” where some of the committee members penned down their articles on the prominent Tiatrists.
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After release of the books
One section of the audience
Fatima D'Souza receiving her Memento
Fausto D'Costa seen receiving his Memento
Another section of the audience
Jude Michael Gracias with his Memento
Sharon Mazarello with her Memento returning to her seat
After release of the books.
Finally, a small question to the organisers of this fuction which was the joint venture between the Government of Goa and Tiatro Academy of Goa, how many Tiatrists from Kuwait and other parts of the Gulf were honoured by this 125 Anniversary of Tiatr Celebration Committee? By the way, did they honour and felicitate any of them? If not why? Are they not involved in the promotion of Tiatro from the Gulf? My Gulf friends are am eagerly awaiting an answer from the concerned persons and authority.
A.Veronica Fernandes.