The birth anniversary of Shenoi Goembab was celebrated on 23rd June, 2017 at DCT’s Vasantrao Dempo H.S.S. of Science, Commerce and Arts, Cujira, St. Cruz. A Konkani poetry recitation programme by “Triveni” a team of three eminent Konkani poetess’ comprising Mrs. Nayna Adarkar, Mrs. Nutan Sakhardande and Mrs. Maya Kharangate was organized to mark the day.
The trio enthralled the audience with poetry recitation on topics like nature, love, old age and adolescence. Mrs. Sakhardande in her poem ‘Anganuch vakde’ (uneven courtyard) had a subtle message for adolescents not to blame circumstances in case of failures, but to work hard to achieve their goals, while Mrs. Kharangate with her poem facebook and Mrs, Adarkar with Pissi pirai received thunderous applause.
Earlier, the Principal, Mrs. Rupa Khope, gave the welcome address, while teacher Mrs. Sheetal Parab spoke on the life of Shenoi Goembab. Mrs. Sumedha Kamat Desai, senior teacher who coordinated the programme introduced the poetess, while Mrs. Maya Sardessai compered the function. Teacher, Mrs. Shruti Sarmokadam sang an invocation song.
