Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Jul 22: The audition round for the 60th edition of the Konkani Natak Sabha's (KNS) children's singing competition took place on Sunday, July 21, from 2 pm onwards at Don Bosco Hall in Mangaluru. This event is part of the annual competitions organized by KNS.
The event began with the KNS anthem, followed by a warm welcome from Floyd D'Mello, general secretary of KNS, to the guests, participants, and attendees.
The competition was inaugurated with a lamp-lighting ceremony by Raymond D’Cunha, editor in chief of Pingara.com and general secretary of Konkani Basha Mandal; Stany Bela, production director of Daijiworld 24×7; Floyd D'Mello, general secretary of KNS; Loy Rego and Gladys Pereira, singing competition convenors; and competition judges Shilpa Cutinha and Ralph Roshan Bela, accompanied by KNS president Dr Rocky D'Cunha on the dais.
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Dr Rocky D'Cunha, president of KNS, delivered an encouraging message to the competitors, wishing them the best of luck. He also spoke about the Konkani Natak Sabha's upcoming venture, "KNS Productions," a YouTube channel where short plays, entertainment, and upcoming activities of KNS will be uploaded. He mentioned the cinematic play ‘Christachem Janan,’ which will be released on September 9 at Big Cinemas, Mangaluru, and requested the Konkani-speaking public to support the movie and KNS Productions YouTube channel.
A total of 129 participants from four different age categories, ranging from 5 to 15 years, showcased their singing talents in solo, duet, and group categories.
The competition received valuable support from KNS manager Boniface Pinto, Sunil Menezes, former vice-president of KNS, and assistance from KNS managing committee members and Bendur, Bejai, and Ladies unit members.
Renowned lead guitarist and composer Ralph Roshan Crasta from Bela and well-known singer and composer Shilpa Cutinha served as the esteemed judges for the competition.
Loy Rego compered the program and concluded it with a vote of thanks.
Qualified participants for the Second Round on August 25 at Don Bosco Hall from 9.30 am onwards:
5 to 10 Years Solo
- Alden Pereira, Gantalkatte
- Angel Mendonca, Gantalkatte
- Rochelle Jesleen Andrade, Bejai
- Angel Megan Cutinha, Hospet
- Ashel Kezia D’Souza, Ranipura
- Nishel Monteiro, Bondel
- Neil D’Cunha, Cordel
- Delvita D’Souza, Bondel
- Rishal Mascarenhas, Paldane
- Melvita Serra, Kinnigoli
- Ashline Lisha Saldanha, Neermarga
- Aiden Shaun Menezes, Bejai
- Farren Crasta, Bejai
- Atara Tia D’Souza, Bajal
- Lera Elize Monteiro, Bejai
10 to 15 Years Solo
- Tina Caris Veigas, Paldane
- Ancel Dcosta, Bondel
- Aldreena Diya Rodrigues, Bendur
- Thea Joanne Lobo, Bejai
- Aldrin Lional Pinto, Bendur
- Viona Pinto, Bejai
- Leesha Pais, Allipade
- Rae Cleon Sequeira, Valencia
- Evanna Marianne D’Souza, Bendur
- Riva Vania D’Souza, Kinnigoli
- Alisha Santhumayor, Gantalkatte
- Ashlen Ruth D’Souza, Neermarga
- Anora Mendonca, Gantalkatte
- Shaunna Eva D’Sa, Milagres
- Keith Jordan D’Souza, Bajal
- Nathan Preeth Figueira, Jeppu
- Shannon Dcosta, Kelarai
- Prisha Monteiro, Bondel
- Riya Misquith, Angelore
- Simona Nicole D’Sa, Milagres
10 to 15 Years Duet
- Aldrin Lionel Pinto & Aldreena Diya Rodrigues, Bendur
- Rovina Jaqueline Andrade & Viona Pinto, Bejai
- Shaunna Eva D’Sa & Simona Nicole D’Sa, Milagres
- Anora Mendonca & Alisha Santhumayor, Gantalkatte
- Thea Joanne Lobo & Thanisha Crasta, Bejai
- Rae Cleon Sequeira & Reeshan Prajwal Pinto, Valencia
- Reevan Walder & Dishan Pinto, Milagres
Below 15 Years Group
- Rovina Jaqueline Andrade & Group, Bejai
- Shaunna Eva D’Sa & Group, Milagres/Valencia
Upcoming KNS competitions at Don Bosco Hall, Mangaluru
- July 28, 9:30 am Onwards: 60th Singing Competition First Round for Elders
- August 4, 9:30 am Onwards: 56th Elocution Competition
- August 11, 3:30 pm Onwards: 22nd Dance Competition
- August 18, 3:30 pm Onwards: Konkani Short Play Competition
- August 25, 9:30 am Onwards: 60th Singing Competition, Second Round
- September 1, 9:30 am Onwards: 22nd Poetry Competition
- September 1, 3:30 pm Onwards: 1st Gumtam Gayan Competition
- September 15, 9:30 am Onwards: 60th Singing Competition (Grand Finale)