Daijiworld Media Network - Doha (AF)
Doha, Jun 5: The second and concluding part of the fourth annual talent search, fancy dress, dance and skit competitions conducted by Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar was held recently.
The response to the competitions, like the previous week when singing and instrumental music competitions were held, was overwhelming and it was heartening to see the enthusiasm and creativity of the participants.
The programme opened with a prayer and a welcome speech by the president of the Club Norbert Corda. Alwyn D'Souza, the cultural secretary of the Club then introduced the judges and explained the rules of the competitions. Edward Dias was at his best as the emcee of the programme.
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The eminent panel of judges consisted of the ever cheerful dramatist/comedian and past president of MCC Vivian D’Souza, multi talented choreographer Nancy Pereira, a classical dancer and a singer who has performed alongside her husband Norbert Pereira in his shows and Konkani albums, the ever dynamic and energetic. Bessie D’Souza who is a choreographer, one of the event coordinators for opening and closing of Doha Asian Games ceremonies and past joint cultural secretary of MCC, and multi-talented young Celia D’Souza, dancer, choreographer, involved in shows with the renowned Bollywood choreographer Shamak Dhawar, singer in band group and in Konkani albums of Norbert Pereira, and a runner-up of Miss Poona title and May Queen 2002 beauty pagent shows. Thelma D’Souza and Jenny D’Souza were the timers for the evening.
When asked for their comments the judges were in all praise for the quality and the professionalism of the items that were presented and were of special praise for the children.
Vivian D’Souza congratulated MCC for their efforts at promoting mother tongue Konkani and for providing the Konkani speaking Catholic community of Qatar, especially the children, a platform to showcase their talents.
Norbert Corda, president thanked the judges and appreciated the efforts of all the participants and their families for their time and efforts.
Mangalore Cricket Club takes this opportunity to congratulate the winners and thank the participants, supporters, the judges, time keepers and all the well-wishers for their support and encouragement in realizing its motto, 'Yeya, Ek Kutam Bhandyan.'
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The winners of the evening were as follows:
Fancy Dress Solo:
Children up to 8 years:
Girls:
1st place: Ceanna Aranha
2nd place: Astra Pinto
3rd place: Gishal Cordeiro
Boys:
1st place: Nevan D'Souza
2nd place: Glorious D’Souza
3rd place: Precious D’Souza
Children 9 to 12 years:
Girls:
1st place: Joylin D'Mello
2nd place: Sweeny D'Silva
3rd place: Elreena Maria Pinto
Boys:
1st place: Blacious D'Souza
2nd place: Gracious D'Souza
Children 13 to 18 years:
Boys/Girls:
1st place: Anusha D'Souza
2nd place: Adelyn Rodrigues
Adults (above 18 years):
Male/Female:
1st place: Wilma D'Souza
2nd place: Ronald Rodrigues
Adults Skit:
1st place: Ronald Rodrigues and Group: Laveena Rodrigues, Wilma Pinto, Lovelin Pinto, Fredrick D'Souza, Sunila Lobo and Valerian Fernandes
Dance Solo:
Children up to 8 years:
Girls:
1st place: Verona Serena Colaco
Boys:
1st place: Ridge Dias
Children 9 to 12 years:
Girls:
1st place: Vanessa Colaco
2nd place: Nadine D'Souza
3rdplace: Arolyn Rodrigues
Children 13 to 18 years:
Girls:
1st place: Crisendra Rodrigues
2nd place: Cybil D'Souza
3rd place: Sana Britto
Dance/Group:
Children 5 to 12 years:
1st place: Elreena Pinto and Group: Joanne Sequeira, Richelle Andrade, Jessica D'Souza, Crystal D'Souza and Nadine D'Souza
2nd place: Arolyn Rodrigues and Group: Tanya Lobo, Megan D'Souza, Samantha Sequeira
Children 13 to 18 years:
1st place: Crisendra Rodrigues and Group: Adelyn Rodrigues, Anusha D'Souza and Caroline Rodrigues
Adults (above 18 years):
1st place: Laveena Rodrigues and Group: Ronald Rodrigues, Lovelin Pinto, Wilma Pinto, Sunila Lobo and Fredrick D'Souza
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