Nur-Nuri, Kur-Kuri, Kon-Kani

In recent years, Konkani has been seen as a dying language among linguists and scholars in the field of Konkani. There has been an enormous loss of accumulated knowledge associated with the language. This is especially true due to an Enormous number of deaths the community is facing among its speakers. Records about the language are not well written down, as it doesn’t have a scripture of its own. In history, Konkani was written in the Prakrit script, but the practice was lost. As a result, there hasn’t been proper documentation in the language itself and Globalization, leading to Westernized lifestyles.

Objective

The objectives are to explore and understand the most effective methods of documentation that resonate with the target demographic, considering their needs, preferences, and opinions on the subject. This involves assessing the perspectives of both Konkani-speaking and non-Konkani-speaking individuals regarding the culture and community and evaluating the representation of this culture in mainstream media. Additionally, the aim is to collect diverse information on folktales, poetry, and recipes from people of various Konkani dialects, religions, and geographic regions, while also gathering personal memories and experiences from Konkani speakers.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FOOD AND CULTURE

Food is so much more than something that is meant to sustain life. It discusses class division, changing tastes, and regional and cultural differences. It signals a deep connection between history and culture. Food provides us with something more symbolic than simply a nourishing tool. It forms an important link to culture and heritage.