3 in 1 prog. a hit Chandor
In collaboration with the Dalgado Konknni Akademi, an essay competition in Roman Konkani on the topic 2021-ant mhozo ganv Chandor was held on 13th November 2008. In all there were nine entries and the first prize went to Mrs. Brenda Savio D’Silva who gave a futuristic view of Chandor in 2021 painting a vivid picture of what amenities would be there in our village. Incidentally, she deserves kudos as though she thinks in English, she participated in this competition and really took great trouble. She first wrote the essay in English and then painstakingly translated it into Konkani, often referring to the English-Konkani dictionary. All of us should applaud this lady who can become a model for all those who claim that they are not very conversant with our mother tongue KONKANI. The second prize winner preferred not to reveal his identity but wished to have the essay read out at the function so that those concerned about Chandor should debate on the issues raised in the essay. The third prize went to Jose Menino Fernandes more popularly known as Munun