Lucasinho’s Birth Anniversary celebrated

Tiatr Academy of Goa (A Govt. of Goa Undertaking)  celebrated the Birth Anniversary of late Lucasinho Ribeiro, the ‘Creator of Tiatr’ on 02nd  January, 2025 at 03.30. pm  at the Conference Hall of TAG, Campal, Panjim  by offering  floral tribute  to the portrait  of Late Lucasinho  Rebeiro.

Smt. Maria Conceicao Dias (Jessie Dias), Senior Tiatrist was the Chief Guest for the function.  Shri. Yuri Ribeiro, Great Grandson of Lucasinho Ribeiro was  the Special invitee.  Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo,  Senior Tiatrist  was the Guest Speaker of the function.  Shri. Anthony Barbosa, President of TAG, Shri. Marcos Gonsalves,  Vice President of  TAG, Shri.Suresh Divkar,  Member Secretary of TAG were the other dignitaries present on the dais.

Speaking on the occasion Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo narrated the history and  highlighted the efforts of late Lucasinho Rebeiro  for creation of Tiatr.

Smt. Jessie Dias appealed to the Tiatrists   to take up the responsibility  of advancing tiatr  and preserving the Konkani language  and  culture  for future  generations.  She also entertained the audience  with a Konkani song.

The event featured a Konkani musical programme presented by TAG.

The function was compered by a well-known personality of the Konkanni Stage Shri.Avito Pires De Menezes.  The music was given by renowned musician Norman Cardozo.

Shri. Anthony Barbosa, President of TAG welcomed the guests. Shri.Suresh Divkar,  Member Secretary of TAG proposed Vote of Thanks.