Media Release
Bantwal, Jul 1: In commemoration of the golden inter parish Konkani singing competition of Konkani Natak Sabha, Kinnigoli deanery inter parish singing competition was held on Sunday June 30 at Loretto Church Hall here.
The singing competition was inaugurated by Vicar Var of Bantwal Deanery Fr Maxim L Noronha by lighting the lamp along with Parish Priest of Loretto Parish Fr Oswald Lasrado, assistant parish priest Fr Santhosh Lobo, parish priest of Allipade Parish Fr Gregory Pereira, vice president of Loretto Parish Pastoral Council Hubert Lobo, President of Konkani Natak Sabha Fr Peter Cyprian D’Souza (capuchin), vice president Dolphy Saldanha, general secretary Sunil Menezes, assistant secretary Lynette P Kamath and treasurer Prem Lobo.
Speaking on the occasion Fr Mexim L. Noronha congragulated the Konkani Natak Sabha for organizing the Deanery level competition and wished all the participants every success.
In both the categories 102 Competitors from Bantwal, Loretto, Kuppepadav, Nirkan, Farla, Allipade, Agrar, Bellore and Mogarnad parishes of the Bantwal Deanery participated in the competition.
The following competitors are qualified for Semi final:
Below 10 years:
Solo – Melissa Menezes, Loretto and Renita Sandrya Crasta, Mogarnad
Duet – Kevin Moras and Manvith Pinto, Allipade
Glenita Pinto and Rishal Rosario, Loretto
Mixed Group: Reenal D’Silva and group, Loretto
Joyleen Pinto and Group, Allipade
10 to 15 years:
Solo - Joyleen Sequeira, Allipade and Reeni Sonam, Loretto
Duet - Alvia Fonseca and Preema Lasrado, Loretto
Seema D’Souza and Venessa Moras, Allipade
Mixed Group - Prem Jeethan Pinto and group, Allipade
Riyana Sharol Rodrigues and group, Loretto
Above 15 years
Ladies Solo - Asha Moras, Allipade and Fabina D’Souza, Agrar
Gents Solo - Roshan Pinto, Loretto and Allan Martis, Agrar
Ladies duet - Reena Maria D’Souza and Renisha D’Souza, Loretto
Renita Crasta and Annette D’Souza, Bantwal
Gents duet - Roshan Pinto and Jason Lobo, Loretto,
Richard Pascal D’Souza and Vinay Clerence D’Souza, Bantwal
Mixed Group- Reema Maria D’Souza and group, Loretto
Melita Cutinha and group, Kuppepadav
Married couple : Paul and Rosaline Janet Menezes, Bantwal
Agnel Jerome and Sharita Moras, Allipade
Babitha D’Sa from Valencia, Cyprian Vas and Jude Fernandes from Milagres were the judges for the competition.
Fr Peter Cyprian D’Souza welcomed the gathering. Prem Lobo introduced the judges, Dolphy Saldanha compered the programme and Sunil Menezes proposed vote of thanks.
Audience enjoyed the jokes enacted by comedy king Adolpus Cutinha (Dolla,Manglur) on the occasion.
Prize distribution ceremony for the qualifier of Semifinal was held after the competition. The prizes were distributed by Parish Priest of Loretto Parish Fr Oswald Lasrado, Parish Priest of Allipade Parish Fr Gregory Pereira, along with president of Konkani Natak Sabha Fr Peter Cyprian D’Souza.
Judith D’Souza announced the results.