Media Release

Doha, Sep 15: Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA), Doha, Qatar has announced the second edition of Konkani Kavita competition, open to all Konkani speaking Mangalureans residing in Doha, Qatar.

Interested participants are hereby invited to send in their poems by September 30.

Rules for the competition:

1. There is no age limit, the participant has to be a Konkani speaking Mangalurean residing in Qatar (copy of Qatar ID to be produced on request only)
2. The poem has to be in Konkani, neatly handwritten or typed.
3. Submitted poetry must be the contestant's original creation.
4. The poem can be sent through email to mcaqatar@gmail.com in pdf format or hand delivered through any of the MCA committee members.
5. The poem should not exceed one page (A4 size)
6. All entries to be submitted no later than September 30 by email or by hand through MCA committee members.
7. Poems with religious contents will not be entertained.
8. The competition will be judged by renowned Konkani poets and their decision will be final.

The participants must include their full details including name, age, gender, postal address, and mobile number.

The winners will be announced and awarded during the MCA's annual event on October 16 at the Regency Halls, Doha. The best three poems will be published in the Souvenir which will be released on this occasion.

For any queries write to mcaqatar@gmail.com or call @ 55619592.