Media Release
Mangaluru, Sep 14: An inter ward quiz competition, ‘Mega Quiz 2015’ was held at St Joseph School hall, Vamanjoor on Sunday, September 13.
The event was organized by ICYM Vamanjoor unit. All the 25 wards of the parish participated in the quiz competition..
The quiz competition was formally inaugurated by Fr Cyprian Pinto, parish priest of Vamanjoor who encouraged the participants to come forward and showcase their talents in his message.
Roshan Kamath, vice president of parish council, Joachim D’souza, secretary of parish council and Charles Pais, animator of ICYM Vamanjoor Unit were present on the dais.
Joachim D’souza appreciated the efforts of the organizers and wished the participants on the occasion.
Avin Mascarenhas, the president of ICYM Vamanjoor unit welcomed the gathering. Flavin D’souza, the secretary of ICYM Vamanjoor unit proposed vote of thanks.
The formal programme was followed by a wonderful display of exciting and thrilling quiz show conducted by quiz master Br Hector Pinto, the principal of St Joseph’s College, Bajpe.
The quiz competition comprised of interesting as well as informative rounds on Bible, Konkani culture, sports, science, movies, politics, history etc. With the use of technology, such as phone a Friend, Buzzer rounds, the competition was well organized.
The valedictory function was presided over by Fr Cyprian Pinto, parish priest of Vamanjoor.
Sonal D’souza, the joint secretary of ICYM Vamanjoor unit thanked all those who helped to make the quiz competition a great success.
Vamanjoor ward bagged the first place whereas the second place went to Anegundi ward. The third place was bagged by Nirala ward.
ICYM Vamanjoor unit won the overall championship at ‘CHORUS 2015’ held at St Sebastian Church, Bendoor on the same day. All the winners were felicitated by the guests. Spot games were also held in between the competition for the audience. Melveera Rodrigues, member of ICYM Vamanjoor Unit compered the event.
All in all, it was day to remember for all the Vamanjooreans.