Media Release
Pics : Ruben D’Souza
Bahrain, Jan 29: The annual Konkani singing and elocution competitions of Konkani Kutam, Bahrain were held on Friday January 27 at the Karnataka Social Club. In its endeavour to promote Konkani language among children in Bahrain, Konkani Kutam has been organizing the competitions for the last 17 years.
Henry D'Almeida, conveyer of Konkani Kutam Bahrain welcomed the gathering. He reminded the parents of their responsibility towards their children and urged them to teach Konkani by talking Konkani in their household.
There were 51 entries in total. Children in the age group of 4 to 18 years participated in the competitions which started at 4:30 pm. The competitions comprised three categories of 4 to 8 years, 8 to 12 years and 12 to 18 years.
Winners
Singing
Age group: 4 to 8 years
Winner - Sweeta Corda
1st runner-up - Ziona Franco
2nd runner-up - Delisha Fernandes
Age group 8 to 12 years
Winner - Rolwyn Martis
1st runner-up - Nathan Crasta
2nd runner-up - Alston Fernandes
Age group 12 to 18 years
Winner - LareensQuadros
1st runner-up - Orville Sequeira
2nd runner-up - Shreyal Vaz
Elocution
Age group 4 to 8 years
Winner- Ziona Franco
1st runner-up - Reshel D'Souza
2nd runner-up - Delisha Fernandes
Age group 8 to 12 years
Winner - Alston Fernandes
1st runner-up - Ansel Fernandes
2nd runner-up - Arline Rodrigues
Age group 8 to 12 years
Winner - Shreyal Vaz
1st runner-up - Rowyn Fernandes
2nd runner-up - Sujal Vaz
Winners were given away certificates, cash prizes and trophies. Consolation prizes were given to all participants. The judges for singing competition were Richard Pais, Sebastian Fernandes and Iggy Fernandes whereas judges for elocution competition were Philip D’Mello, Joseph Andrade and Roshini Pinto.
Comedy skit was presented by Stany D’Souza, Sujay Pinto, Maxim D’Souza and Nirmala Fernandes. A buffet was served by Shanghai Hut to everyone present.
Santosh Danthi compered the programme and Ronald Fernandes delivered vote of thanks.