Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Jul 24: The 59th edition of the Konkani Natak Sabha's (KNS) singing competition for children took place on Sunday, July 23, at Don Bosco Hall in Mangalore, as part of the annual competitions.
The event commenced with the KNS Anthem, and Liston D'souza, vice president of KNS, extended a warm welcome to the participants and attendees.
Dr Rocky D'Cunha, president of KNS, delivered an encouraging message to the competitors, wishing them the best of luck.
The competition was inaugurated by lighting the lamp, with Liston D'Souza, KNS vice president, Floyd D'Mello, general secretary, Cletus Lobo, assistant secretary, Gerald Concessao, treasurer, and Joseph Theodore, singing competition convenor, accompanied by president Dr Rocky D'Cunha.
A total of 172 participants from various age groups, ranging from 5 to 15 years, showcased their singing talents in Solo, Duet, and Group categories.
The competition received valuable support from KNS manager Boniface Pinto and assistance from KNS Managing Committee members and unit members from Urwa, Cascia, Milagres, and Rosario.
Renowned musicians Julian Alwyn Dcunha from Derebail and Simon Pais from Bajal served as the esteemed judges for the competition.
Floyd D'Mello skillfully compered the program and concluded with a vote of thanks.
The following participants have qualified for the second round, scheduled to be held on August 20th at Don Bosco Hall:
5 to 10 Years Solo:
Simona Nicole D'sa, Milagres
Angel Meghan Cutinha, Gurpur
Prithesh Selwyn Saldanha, Neermarga
Ashel Kezia D'souza, Ranipura
Diona Murel Pais, Angelore
Eyan Keith Lobo, Bejai
Keith Jordan D'Souza, Bajal
Larina Lobo, Angelore
Oshin Angel Fernandes, Gurpur
Nathan Miranda, Gantalkatte
Vival Gracia Pinto, Bajal
10 to 15 Years Solo:
Arwin D'Cunha, Cordel
Ashna Jewel D'souza, Ferar
Aldrina Diya Rodrigues, Bendur
Samuel Miranda, Gantalkatte
Alisha Santhumayor, Gantalkatte
Deona Angelina Tauro, Bondel
Tiara Maria Esther Rebello, Valencia
Mahima Blessy Alvares, Jeppu
Reon Aloysius Pinto, Derebail
Shaunna Eva D'Sa, Milagres
Anora Mendonca, Gantalkatte
Thea Joanna Lobo, Bejai
Nathan Preeth Figueira, Jeppu
Deona D'Souza, Nithyadhar Nagar
Viona Jane Mascarenhas, Bondel
Lianna Lobo, Angelore
Shaun Braden D'Souza, Omzoor
Rozel Zivia Saldanha, Neermarga
Reeva Pereira, Permannur
Anvisha Melora Cutinha, Gurpur
Freya Venora D'Souza, Valencia
Anshia Blesita Fernandes, Bajal
Shyna Ria Cutinha, Bejai
Renisha Pais, Vittal
Suhan D'Costa, Adyapady
10 to 15 Years Duet:
Arwin D'Cunha & Neha Castelino, Cordel
Anora Mendonca & Alisha Santhumayor, Gantalkatte
Andrick Jaden Pinto & Reevan Walder, Valencia / Milagres
Briana Jane Saldanha & Princia Galbao, Cordel
Aldrena Diya Rodrigues & Lisa Natasha Noronha, Bendur
Dia Laisha Rodrigues & Thea Joanne Lobo, Bejai
Shauna Eva D'Sa & Mahima Blessy Alvares, Valencia / Jeppu
Ania Deora Mascarenhas & Thanisha Teena Crasta, Bejai
Viona Pinto & Rovina Jacqueline Andrade, Bejai
10 to 15 Years Mixed Group:
Tiara Maria Rebello & Group, Valencia / Milagres
Sandriya Juliana Rebello & Group, Vittal
Astra D'Souza & Group, Cordel
Ania Deora Mascarenhas & Group, Bejai