“Let’s adorn Konkani in our hearts and homes.” – Mr. J. R. Lobo

By Irene Rebello
Bellevision Media Network

Mangalore, 21 August 2012: A grand celebration of the Konkani Recognition Day was organised by Jagotik Konknni Songhotton and Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy at Kalaangann, Shaktinagar on 20.08.2012.

 

The Ex-Commissioner of Mangalore City Corporation, Mr. J. R. Lobo, was the Chief Guest. Speaking on the occasion he said that the celebration of Konkani’s inclusion in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution will have true meaning only when Konkani is given a place in our hearts and homes.

 

 

The President of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy, who was the Guest of Honour, in his speech said that on this festive day of Konkani, we have to make an oath to save Konkani. He also said that the Academy provided by the Karnataka Government for the development of Konkani, will be organizing various programmes for learning Konkani in schools and also for the development of Konkani culture and folk art.

 

Mr. Stany Alvares, the President of Mandd Sobhann, Registrar of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy Dr. Devdas Pai along with the Headmistress and Konkani teachers of various schools Sr. Zuvanna Coelho, Sonia Rodrigues, Irene L. Sequeira were present on stage.

 

 

Mr. Roy Castelino, the treasurer of Jagotik Konknni Songhotton welcomed the gathering and Secretary General Mr. Eric Ozario gave the message of the day. Mr. Rony Arun compered the programme and Mr. Vernon D’souza presented the Vote of Thanks.

 

The programme was inaugurated at 2.00 p.m. by social worker Mrs. Shalini Pandit by hoisting the Konkani flag. This was followed by singing, dance and quiz competitions. 477 participants from pre-primary to college level took part in the competitions. The winners were presented with total cash prize of Rs. 50,000/-, mementos, certificates and shields.

 

Results of the Competition held on 20/8/2012:

Pre-Primary – Solo Singing:

Ist Place : Lavita Sweeny Tauro – U.K.G – Lourdes Central School

IInd Place : Keith Savio Cutinha – U.K.G – Sacred Hearts

IIIrd Place : Vibha Jonina Mascarenhas – L.K.G – St. Agnes

 

Primary Solo Singing – Females :

Ist Place : Sindushree – 4th Std – Canara School, Dongerkery

IInd Place : Olita Pinto – 4th Std – Morning Star, Bajpe

IIIrd Place : Shainy M. Pinto – 4th Std – St. Agnes

Consolation Prizes : 1. Vandan 2. Chandrima Monteiro, 3. Sharon Monteiro, 4. Erika Menezes, 5. Sherly Sonia Dsouza.

 

Primary Solo Singing – Males :

Ist Place : Lehan – 4th Std – St. Aloysius School

IInd Place : Ren Joseph Menezes – 3rd Std – St. Theresa School

IIIrd Place – Aquin Vishal Monteiro – 4th Std – Rosario Boys School

 

Higher Primary Solo Singing – Females:

Ist Place : Kate Pereira – 5th Std – Lourdes Central School

IInd Place : Wiona Noronha – 5th Std – St. Marys High School

IIIrd Place : Sasha Menezes – 5th Std – St. Agnes High School

Consolation Prizes : 1. Dapheny J Pinto, 2. Natasha Correa, 3. Sarah M Menezes, 4. Delicia W. Rodrigues, 5. Rovina Prema Dsilva.

 

Higher Primary Solo Singing – Males:

Ist Place : Anston Rodrigues – 6th Std – St. Aloysius School

IInd Place : Prajwal Noronha – 7th Std – St. Aloysius School

IIIrd Place : Jaison Lobo – 5th Std – St. Aloysius Urwa

Consolation Prizes : 1. Frenith Dsouza, 2. Vijeth Ullal 3. Errol Menezes

 

High School Solo Singing – Females:

Ist Place : Anvita Priya Dsouza – 9th Std – Lourdes Central School

IInd Place: Jasmine Dsouza – 10th Std – Lourdes Central School

IIIrd Place : Riya Benny – 8th Std – Lourdes Central School

Consolation Prizes : 1. Lisha  Dsilva 2. Prajwal Disha Moras 3. Melissa Benidicta Saldanha 4. Viona Marium 5. Marula Pinto

 

 

High School Solo Singing – Males:

Ist Place : Gavin Emmanuel Menezes – 10th Std – Lourdes Central School

IInd Place : Llewellyn Lobo – 9th Std – Lourdes Central School

IIIrd Place : Brandon Braganza – 9th Std – St. Aloysius

Consolation Prizes : 1. Anston Lobo 2. Valen Sequeira, 3. Denver Pinto, 4. Jhonson Serrao

 

High School Group Singing :

Ist Place : Brandon Braganza & Group  - St. Aloysius

IInd Place : Kenny Pereira & Group – Lourdes Central School

IIIrd Place : Lisha Dsilva & Group – St. Agnes High School

 

 

College – Solo Singing – Females:

Ist Place : Denora Fernandes –  St. Agnes College

IInd Place : Disha Pasanna –  St. Agnes College

IIIrd Place : Sweety Sonia Dsouza – Milagres College

IIIrd Place : Carol Priya Danti – St. Mary’s College

Consolation Prizes: 1. Anola Dsouza 2. Jessia B. Fernandes 3. Shiphali Saldanha 4. Elvita Pereira 5. Ivy Melisha Dsouza

 

College Solo Singing – Males:

Ist Place – Ashwin Preetham Dcosta – (AIMIT)

Ist Place – Jaison Jeevan Sequeira – Alvas College

IIIrd Place – Loyson Corda – St. Mary’s College

Consolation Prizes : 1. Shelton Pinto 2. Rainal Sequeira 3. Jaison Lobo

 

College Group Dance :

Ist Place : Manasa & Group – St. Aloysius

IInd Place – Simona Fernandes & Group – St. Aloysius

IIIrd Place – Teena D’sa & Group – St. Agnes

Consolation Prizes: 1. Rivin & Group – Milagres College, 2. Teena Mishal & Group – St. Joseph, Jeppu 3. Alvita & group – St. Aloysius Evening College

 

Quiz  - Open to all:

Ist Place – Sonia Monteiro

IInd Place – Praveen Tauro

IIIrd Place – Jalashi Dsouza

Consolation Prizes : 1. Roshni Goveas  2. Gladys Rego 3. Averyl Rodrigues

 

Over all Championship :

Pre Primary – Lourdes Central School

Primary – Canara School Dongerkery, St. Aloysius

Higher Primary – St. Aloysius School

High School – Lourdes Central School

College – St. Agnes College