Media Release
Udupi, Oct 5: The ‘Kani Kani Kantha 2025’ storytelling competition (Udupi edition) was held at Anugraha Pastoral Centre on Saturday, October 4, at 2:30 pm.
The programme began with a prayer led by Fr Ivan D’Souza. The event was graced by Leslie Arouza, director of the family commission, and Praveen Tauro, president of Daiji Dubai, Mangaluru unit.
Fr Ivan D’Souza, editor of Naman Ballok Jesu, welcomed the guests of honour and participants. The competition was inaugurated by Leslie Arouza, who also addressed the gathering.
Around 25 children participated, presenting impressive and heartfelt storytelling performances. The competition was judged by Dr Rayan Mathias and Laveena Fernandes. Winners were felicitated by Leslie Arouza, Fr Ivan D’Souza, and Praveen Tauro. Jenitha Fernandes compered the programme, and the vote of thanks was proposed by Nanu Marol Thottam, former convenor of Daiji Dubai.
Winners of the Udupi edition
Category 1 (KG – 1st Std):
First: Shaunit George Soares, Udupi
Second: Rian Neil Pinto, Santakatte
Category 2 (7th – 10th Std):
First: Sianna Almeida, Thottam
Second: Ancita Lewis, Sasthan
Third: Briona Andrea D’Almeida, Thottam
Category 3 (11th – 17 years):
First: Aashnan D’Souza, Rarappady, Karkala
Second: Robin Pinto, Kallianpur, Udupi
Third: Alvisha D’Mello, Udupi
Category 4 (18 years & above):
First: Melita D’Almeida, Udyavar
Second: Nathan Pinto, Udupi