Passing on the tradition of Mando to the next generation.
On the 18th of May 2023, we got an opportunity to present Goan performances for the Konkani Extravaganza organised by the Konkani Community of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bahrain.
Out of the five acts we presented, MANDO & DULPODS was one of them. It started with the idea of Menino Fernandes. It was his vision to see that we pass on our Goan tradition of Mando and Dulpods to the next generations. He wanted the youngsters to be the main singers in front, supported by the seniors at the back.
We carried forward his vision, as we got a group of young as well as not so old beautiful singers, alongwith talented musicians all of whom are Goan parishioners of our Bahrain church. We worked under the guidance of Freddy Fernandes who made beautiful changes to the original music. We overcame many obstacles, worked hard and I guess we were able to give a decent performance.
Grateful to:
Fr. Darel Fernandes - Spiritual Director of Konkani Community
Konkani Committee of SHCC
Participants
Musicians
Meena & Melissa Colaco
Thereza Fernandes
Preston Marques
Anthony Pereira
Judy Mascarenhas
Young Goans Club
Our family members
Special Thanks to Freddy Fernandes
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Name of Original Mando: 'MOG' AMRUTH JIVITACHEM
Group Name: GOENCHIM PORZOLITH NOKETRAM, Bahrain
Original Composition by: JEROME BRAGANZA
Original Music: SEBY (FRANCIS) RODRIGUES
Music Variation Done by: FREDDY FERNANDES
Participants:
CHERRY DIAS
BRIDGET DIAS
ANGELINA MASCARENHAS
AARON D'COSTA
JUDY MASCARENHAS
GLADYIS PEREIRA
ELMA D'COSTA
BERRY FERNANDES
ANTHONY PEREIRA
MARK GOMES
Musicians:
CARMO FERNANDES - Ghumot
NAZIA SOUZA - Violin
ENGELBERT PEREIRA - Violin
GLEN DIAS - Acoustic Guitar
ADRIAN NORONHA - Bass Guitar
FREDDY FERNANDES - Keyboard
Description:
Mando is a musical art form which has evolved from the Portuguese and local Goan culture. The musical instruments used are guitar, violin and ghumot(drum).
The name of this Mando is 'MOG' AMRUTH JIVITACHEM, hence the theme is love. It expresses the various forms of love: brother - sisterly, parents - children, and ofcourse between lovers, which in present times is diminishing with wars and hatred.
In short LOVE IS THE ELIXIR OF LIFE
Video credit:
Organising Committee
Titles:
Mark Gomes
Costumes:
Gladyis Pereira
Judy Mascarenhas