The Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) commemorated Goa Revolution Day with a vibrant programme held at St. Thomas High School, Cansaulim. The event was graced by manager of the school Fr. Ave Maria Alphonso, headmistress Jacqueline Noronha, President of DKA Celso Fernandes, Vice-President William Fernandes, Secretary Fr. Myron Barreto, and, former President of DKA Vincy Quadros. Students performed a group dance and a skit highlighting essence of Goan identity and heritage.
A guidance session on writing short stories was conducted by Vincy Quadros for students. Fr. Alphonso emphasised the urgency of promoting and preserving Roman Konkani, while Jacqueline Noronha expressed gratitude to DKA for their initiative and encouraged children to develop a love for literature.
Fernandes motivated the students to write short stories that would later be compiled and published in book form.
Fr. Barreto highlighted the significance of Goa Revolution Day and focussed on aiming to nurture the habit of writing among children as a means of preserving Goan identity.
