Bahrain: Young talents win hearts at Konkani Kutam annual competitions

Report by Stany DSouza
Pics by Eunice Dsouza
Bellevision Media Network

Bahrain, 27 Jan 2014 : The Annual competitions of Konkani Kutam, Bahrain were held on Friday, 24th January 2014 at Pappilon Restaurant Hall.  In its Endeavour to promote Konkani language among children in Bahrain, Konkani Kutam has been organizing the competitions for the last 13 years.

 

The competitions was open to all Konkani speaking children which started at 11.30 am with participation of total 50 enthusiastic children, as many as 39 children in the age group of 4 to 18 years.

The competition comprised of three categories, 4 to 8 years, 8 to 12 years and 12 to 18 years.

 

The names of the winners in the competitions are as follows;

Konkani Singing contest.

Age group 4 to 8 years 

 I  prize - Eschelle Sequeira
II  prize – Susan Sequeira
III prize  - Riyona Alva

 Age group 8 to 12 years

 I  prize - Orville Sequeira
II  prize – Stafany Fernandes
III prize  - Chrishelle Dsouza

 
Age group 12 to 18 years

 I  prize - Melissa Martis
II  prize – Shreyal Vaz
III prize  - Jovita D’Silva
 


Konkani Dance contest:

Age group 4 to 8 years

 I  prize - Eschelle Sequeira
II  prize – Susan  Sequeira

 Age group 8 to 12 years

 I  prize – Rowyn Fernandes
II  prize – Joel  DSouza
III prize  - Ayona Gloria Rodrigues

Age group 12 to 18 years

 I  prize – Eunice D Souza
II  prize – Jovita D Silva
III prize  - Joanna DSouza


Consolation prizes were given to all participants.

The judges for singing competition were Lancy Moras, Swibert Maschrenahs and Soniya Prabhu.Judges for dance competition were Priya Maschrenhas, Samantha Diaz and Eligius Fernandes. Lunch was served by Pappilon Restaurant to everyone present.

Well known comparer on island John DSouza compered the programe .Ronald Fernandes delivered vote of thanks.