Unforgettable Konkani melodies of Goan maestro, Chris Perry including ‘Pisso’, ‘Bebdo’, ‘Red Rose’, ‘Tuzo mog’ and ‘Noxibak Rodta’ will reverberate in the Goan heritage precincts at Campal during the evening of August 20, with the Goan nightingale, Lorna herself performing in the capital city after very long time.

As a part of the celebration of Goan essence, in commemoration of the World Goa Day, the unique event that will open with the award-winning tiatr, ‘Tthikaan’ by Christopher will also include a fiesta of Goan crafts and a traditional, sumptuous Goan food display.
Jointly organised by Trancemedia/ Heritage Jazz, Goa Handicrafts Rural and Small Scale Industries Development Corporation and the Tiatr Academy of Goa the event will be open to the general public.
“We have taken care to provide a cover for the event anticipating rains,” said Mr Armando Gonsalves of Trancemedia/Heritage Jazz, adding that a unique feature of the event will be free distribution of specially designed ‘Indian Tricolour’ umbrellas to the first 100 people to arrive at the event. “We would also be auctioning some of such umbrellas autographed by celebrities. The funds thus collected will be used for the ‘privileged’ children,” he stated, pointing out that some of these children would be singing a couple of songs with Lorna.
“In addition, all along the Gonsalves Mansion, at the Campal heritage precinct, there will be exhibition of artworks, photographs, and crafts of Goa’s local artisans,” Mr Gonsalves noted. “As regards Lorna,” he said, “She will perform with a 7-member orchestra, including brass ensemble comprising of trumpet, trombone and saxophone, and a separate electronic instrument section.”
The MD of GHRSSIDC, Mr Nikhil Desai, speaking on the occasion said that the lovers of Goan music and tiatr would also get an opportunity to witness the Goan crafts at the event.
The president of the TAG, Mr Tomazinho Cardozo expressed satisfaction that the tiatr is now being taken out of the theatres and finding a place along with popular musical events in the heritage precincts. “After all, tiatr is a part of Goan heritage and this about a great fusion, with the possibility of such initiatives happening across Goa in the future,” he added.
The organisers maintained that August 20, 2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the World Goa Day, and the worldwide community of Goans is supporting the event, which is evident from the interest being shown in it, across the globe via Internet.