Mangalore: Competitions Held to Mark 'Konkani Manyata Divas' Conclude at Kalangann
News and Pics From Dr Edward Nazareth
For Daijiworld Media Network—Mangalore (RD/CN)
Mangalore, Aug 24: The three day long konkani competitions in story-telling, singing and dance, held to mark 'Konkani Manyata Divas' concluded on Sunday, August 24, at Kalangan, Shaktinagar.
Alwyn D Souza, president of MCC, Doha, Qatar, Richard C Rodrigues, managing partner of Karnataka Agencies, and Shakila Kava, deputy mayor, Mangalore City Corporation, were the chief guests on the occasion.
Around 450 students from Class I to X, participated in the competitions organized by Konkani Prachar Sangatan. Quiz competitions were also organized for teachers who accompanied the students. Prizes were awarded to the winners of various competitions on the same occasion.
Konkani Prachar Sanchalan president Roy Castelino welcomed the gathering. Secretary Dr Edward Nazareth proposed vote of thanks. Stany Alvares compered the programme.