Media Release

Mumbai, Jul 5: The Mumbai edition of the Konkani Natak Sabha’s (KNS) 60th signing competition was held on June 30 at St Thomas Church Hall Goregaon (East) The competition was conducted by KNS Mangaluru, supported by Konkan Association Charitable (KAC) Trust, Mumbai.

It was a monumental event in the history of KNS which began with the KNS anthem. Dr Rocky D’Cunha president of KNS welcomed the participants and gathering and gave his message to the competitors and wished them good luck.

The competition was inaugurated by Dr Rocky D’Cunha OFM Cap president of KNS accompanied by Leo Fernandes Jerimeri, president of KAC Trust Mumbai, Benedicta Rebello founder member of KACT Mumbai, Comedy King Dolla Mangluru, Liston D’Souza vice president of KNS, Floyd D'Mello, general secretary KNS, Cletus Lobo, assistant secretary of KNS, and Gerald Concessao, treasurer of KNS, who were present on the dais.

Vice president Liston Dsouza spoke about the Konkani Natak Sabha's madian venture ‘Christachem Janan’, a cinematic play which will be released on September 9 in Mangaluru, He requested the Konkani public of Mumbai to extend their support to the movie which will be screened in various parishes of Mumbai.

As many as 90 participants took part in 12 categories of the singing competition conducted for the age groups 5 to 10 years, 10 to 15 Years, 15 to 45 years, above 45 years and married couples.

KNS former vice president Sunil Menezes, KNS manager Boniface Pinto assisted in conducting the competition, and special support was rendered by Jenitha D’Souza and members of Konkani Association Charitable Trust Mumbai.

Renowned singers Alwyn Noronha Bajpe, Reena D’Souza from Mumbai, and Robin Sequeira Valencia officiated as the judges for the competition.

During the valedictory programme, Fr Nelson Saldanha parish priest St Thomas Church Goregaon was present as chief guest and gave away the prizes to the winners.

All the participants were given participation certificates and the winners were awarded with merit certificates and trophies.

Floyd D'Mello Cascia compered the programme, Liston Dsouza announced the results and Leo Fernandes Jerimeri proposed a vote of thanks.

Results:

* 5 to 10 years Solo
- First Place: Vianne D'Silva
- Second Place: Myra Pereira
- Third Place: Vivian Iyer

* 10 to 15 years Solo
- First Place: Livia Monteiro
- Second Place: Riona D'Sa
- Third Place: Daphne Pereira

* 10 to 15 years Duet
- First Place: Daven D’Souza & Abigail D’Souza
- Second Place: Alina D’Souza Livia Monteiro

* Below 15 years Mixed Group
- First Place: Sarah Sequeira & Group
- Second Place: Declan Carvalho & Group

* 15 to 45 years Women’s Solo
- First Place: Andrea Soares
- Second Place: Angelina D’Souza
- Third Place: Ivanica Pinto

* 15 to 45 years Men’s Solo
- First Place: Sheldon Vegus
- Second Place: Ronald D’Souza
- Third Place: Cletus Cedric D’Souza

* 15 to 45 years Women’s Duet
- First Place: Andrea Soares & Angelina D’Souza
- Second Place: Lavina Lewis & Erika Fernandes
- Third Place: Lenessa Colaco & Venessa Colaco

* 15 to 45 years Men’s Duet
- First Place: Neil Baretto & Kemuel Saldanha

* Above 15 years Mixed Group
- First Place: Lavina Lewis & Group
- Second Place: Andrea Soares & Group
- Third Place: Afra Coelho & Group

* Above 45 years Women’s Solo
- First Place: Margret Lewis
- Second Place: Rohitha Saldanha
- Third Place: Sunitha Soares

* Above 45 years Men’s Solo
- First Place: Ronald Miranda
- Second Place: Wilson Kishor D'Sa
- Third Place: Edmond Dias

* Married Couple Duet
- First Place: Arthur Veigas & Gracy Veigas
- Second Place: Reynold A D Machado & Preetham Maria Machado
- Third Place: Wilson Kishor D'Sa & Mabel D'Sa