Udupi: ICYM Pamboor organizes Singing Competition

By Jossil Noronha
Bellevision Media Network

Udupi/Pamboor, 15 Oct 2013: Konkani singing competition was held at the Holy Cross Church, Pamboor on 13thOctober 2013 organised by ICYM Pamboor. The competitions had various sub groups such as Solo, Duet and Group Singing. Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Paul Rego was present for the programme.

 
The programme started at 3pm with prayer. Miss Charlotte welcomed the gathering, Miss Lona gave a brief introduction about  the Judges for the competition. The judges were: Mr.Prajoth D’Sa, ,Mr.Oliver Rebello and Mrs.Anitha Alva. The competition was inaugurated by the. Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Paul Rego by singing a Konkani song named “Mangalore shera”.

 
The competition was conducted for youth and adults of the parish. First solo singing was held. Then duet singing. This was divided into 3 subgroups- Male-Male,Male-Female,Female-Female. Then group singing was held. Group singing was held between wards. All the 14 wards participated in the competition. The auditorium was full of parishioners and appreciated by the people.

 

 

 
Rev.Fr.Paul Rego in his address congratulated the ICYM President Josil Errol Noronha, Secretary Miss Linet Dsouza and Cultural Secretary Miss Raina Mathais for their efforts in organizing the competition very well. He also told the parishioners to participate in a large number next time and bring out the talents that are hidden in them and in the youth and the children. Later he sang another song “Rosaline Mujha Mogachem” and Mr.Prakash Noronha accompanied him with the Keyboard.

 
Mr.Oliver during the judge’s feedback advised the people to select some sentimental or slow songs and to add voices while singing in group. Glenson Noronha conveyed the vote of thanks and Dickson Noronha compeered the programme. Josil Noronha announced the results. Program was concluded by singing the ICYM anthem.