4 selected for the finals of Konkani poetry reciting competition from Udupi
Media Release
Udupi, 28 Sep 2016: 3 children got selected in the Udupi preliminaries of Nelson and Lavina Rodricks - Cha. Fra. DeCosta memorial Konkani poetry competition organised by Kavita Trust. The competition was held recently at the Udupi church school hall.
The event was held in association with ’Uzwad’ Konkani fortnightly.
Melvyn Rodrigues, president of Kavita Trust welcomed the gathering and briefed the participants about the rules and regulations of the competition.
Andrew L DCunha, William Pais and Kishore Gonsalves were the judges. Averyl Rodrigues conducted the proceedings.
The Udupi preliminaries of Rohan and Lavita Monteiro - All India Konkani poetry reciting competition for the youth too was held at the same time.
Poet Antony Barkur distributed the certificates to all the participants along with the poetry collection of Vally Vagga titled "Neketram".
The finals will be held on November 6 at World Konkani Centre.
Winners in the Children Category:
1. Alka Pavitra Lewis, Brahmavar
2. Revon Dias, Udupi
3. Roshni Alva, Kuntalnagar
Youth Category:
1. Sara D’Souza, Moodubelle
Well done Sara Dsouza, congratulations