M’lore: Konkani Natak Sabha – M’lore South Deanery Inter Parish Konkani Singing Competition held
By Sunil Menezes
Bellevision Media Network
Mangalore, 8 Jul 2013 : Konkani Natak Sabha, organized Mangalore south deanery inter-parish Konkani singing competitions at Nithyadar Nagar parish hall, Thokkottu, here on Sunday July 6. It was the part of golden jubilee celebrations of Konkani Natak Sabha.
Nithyadar Nagar parish priest Fr Francis Crasta inaugurated the competitions along with parish council vice president Valerian Sequeira, Konkani Natak Sabha president Capuchin priest Fr Cyprian D’Souza, vice president Dolphy Saldanha, general secretary Sunil Menezes, assistant secretary Lynette P Kamath and treasurer Prem Lobo.
Speaking on the occasion Fr Francis Crasta congratulated the Konkani Natak Sabha for organizing the deanery level competition and wished all the participants every success.
In both the categories 109 competitors from Nithyadar Nagar, Permannur, Ammembal, Fajir, Elyarpadav and Panir parishes of the Mangalore south deanery participated in the competition.
The following competitors were qualified for semi final:
Below 10 years:
Solo – Vinisha D’Souza, Permannur and Glenisha Lobo, Nithyadar Nagar
Duet – Merel D’Souza and Venisha D’Souza, Permannur
Sonal Priya Monteiro and Lenisha D’Souza, Eliyarpadav
Mixed Group: Melrisha D’Souza and group, Nithyadhar Nagar
Anson D’Souza and Group, Elyarpadav
10 to 15 years:
Solo - Lavita D’Souza, Permannur and Ancita Lobo, Nithyadar Nagar
Duet - Viona Monteiro and Ashvia Lasrado, Permannur
Akash Glen D’Souza and Ninel Sheldon Nazareth, NithdyarNagar
Mixed Group - Veedal Monteiro and group, Nithyadhar Nagar
Lavita D’Souza and group, Permannur
Above 15 years
Ladies Solo - Joshma D’Souza, Permannur and Lovelyn Vinitha D’Souza, Fajir
Gents Solo - Vinil Lasrado, Permannnur and Privil Rodrigues, Ammembal
Ladies duet - Preema D’Souza and Anisha D’Souza, Permannnur
Lovelyn Vinitha D’Souza and Anitha Saldanha, Fajir,
Gents duet - Wilson Lasrado and Anup D’Souza, Permannnur
Manoj D’Souza and Maxim Noronha, Fajir
Mixed Group- Preema D’Souza and group, Permannnur
Sandy Rosario and group, NIthyadar Nagar
Married couple : Lancy and Valentine D’Souza, Permannur
Oswald and Shanthi Roche, Elyarpadav
Walter Colaco from Bendore, Joseph Pinto from Angelore and Meera Crasta were the jurors of the competition.
Fr Peter Cyprian D’Souza welcomed the gathering. Prem Lobo introduced the jurors. Dolphy Saldanha compered the programme. Sunil Menezes proposed vote of thanks.
Audience enjoyed the jokes enacted by Joseph Pinto, Angelore on the occasion.
Prize distribution ceremony for the qualifier of semifinal was held after the competition.
The prizes were distributed by Permannur assistant parish priests Fr Roopesh Madtha and Fr Rohan Lobo, along with Fr Peter Cyprian D’Souza and Dominican nun Sr Nathal Crasta from Nithyadhar Nagar. Michael Monteiro announced the results.
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