“Liberation is what every soul demand and every nation seeks” on occasion of Goa liberation day, “ST. JOSEPH VAZ INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION” (D.El.Ed) organised Programme on Theme: “Golden Goa” The comperes extended a warm welcome to everyone gathered and after a brief introduction on the importance of 19th December, the dignitaries participated in the ceremony of unfurling the National flag. The dignitaries present were Rev. Prof. Simao Diniz (Administrator St. Joseph Vaz institute of Education), prof. Allan J Abreo(Co-ordinator D.El.Ed) and Madam Maria( principal College) and the school headmaster.
The programme began with a Prayer service on the theme-“Liberated by following Jesus Christ” in which everyone took part piously and prayed for our state and country.
The Prayer service was followed by a cultural programme: Patriotic singing “Goy Mhajem” by students of F.Y.D.El Ed. And a Patriotic Speech on “My Goa, My Responsibility” Music and folkdance is the lifeline of Goan people and it is an integral part of the Goan culture this was showcased by students of S.Y. D.El.Ed in their cultural dance performance of the Dekhni, kunnbi and Mando.
This was followed by a speech by Rev. Prof. Simao Diniz. In his speech he compared the Goa of the yesteryears and the Goa of today: how corruption, pollution, environment degradation is marring the beauty of Goa and how we as true Goans need to stand up and raise our voices against the bad- Goa is in need of a second liberation.
The D.El.Ed. institute organised two competitions- poetry writing and poster making, on the theme of “my Goa, my responsibility”. The winners were awarded with prizes. the Library department conducted a photography competition on the theme , “selfie with beautiful Goa” . Prizes for the same were distributed.
The program ended with a note of gratitude, proposed by Dr. Allan J Abreo.