Mangalore : In an attempt to unite Konkanis splintered and spread round the world in different castes, creeds, regions, dialect, scripts and many other varieties, Mandd Sobhann is promoting the launching of ‘Global Konkani Organization’ and grand celebration of World Konkani Day on August 20, Saturday, said Eric Ozario, Gurkar of Mandd Sobann.

Speaking at the press meet held at Press Club on August 11, Thursday, he said that he said that ‘Jagotik Konknni Sanhotton’ will be formed by the coming together of Konkani cultural, social and literary organization around the world.

The delegates representing over 100 konkani originations from around the world will be attending the General Assembly. Same evening at 5.30 pm at the St Aloysius College, IT Block Hall, ‘World Konkani Day’ will be grandly celebrated.

Dr K A Ashok Pai, the world renowned Psychiatrist, film maker and writer will formally launch the Sanghottan. Eminent music director and Lyricist will be the chief guest at the ‘World Konkani Day’ celebrated. In the cultural programme, famous troupes will present folk dances, contemporary dances, Brass Ban and a skit, he added.

President Louis J Pinto, co-ordinator, Stany Alvares, PRO Arun Raj Rodrigues and Secretary Rony Crasta were present at the press meet.