Media Release
Mangaluru, Aug 21: The second round of 59th edition of the Konkani Natak Sabha's (KNS) singing competition took place on Sunday, August 20, from 9.30am onwards at Don Bosco Hall in Mangaluru, as part of the annual competitions.
The event commenced with a prayer and the KNS Anthem. Liston Derrick D'Souza, vice-president of KNS, extended a warm welcome to the participants and attendees.
The competition was inaugurated by lighting the lamp. KNS vice-president Liston D’Souza, Floyd D'Mello, general secretary KNS, Cletus Lobo, assistant secretary of KNS, were accompanied by competition judges for lighting the lamp.
Later in the afternoon session, KNS president Rev Dr Rocky D'Cunha and Santhosh Sequeira Kankanady, philanthropist and well-wisher of KNS were present.
Addressing the gathering, Rev Dr Rocky D'Cunha, president of KNS shared his insightful thoughts on the significance of Konkani Manyata Divas, as August 20 is celebrated as "Konkani Recognition Day" celebrating the inclusion of Konkani as an official language in the eighth schedule of Indian Constitution, on August 20, 1992.
This round was a television round which will be later telecasted in episode-wise from mid-September every Friday 9 pm to 10 pm on Daijiworld 24×7 Television.
Renowned musicians and singers Alwyn Noronha Bajpe, Ivan Sequeira, Jude Fernandes, Sylvia Bennis and Meera Florence Crasta served as the esteemed judges for the competition.
A total of 133 entries from 12 different categories with 248 participants qualified for the second round. Various age groups, ranging from Below 10 years, 10 to 15 years and above 15 years showcased their talents in solo, duet, mixed group and married couple categories.
The competition received valuable support from Alwyn D'Souza Bajal, Shanthi Dias, Deliya Ivin Crasta, Gerald Concessao, treasurer of KNS, Stany Bela production manager of Daijiworld 24×7 and assistance from KNS managing committee members and KNS unit members.
KNS manager Boniface Pinto, and former vice-president of KNS Sunil Menezes handled the computation of scores.
Daijiworld.com are the media partners and Daijiworld 24×7 are the television partners of the event.
Floyd Dmello compered the programme and concluded with a vote of thanks.
Upcoming competitions of KNS:
- Aug 27: 35th fancy dress competition
- Sept 6: 55th elocution competition & 21st poetry competition
- Sept 10: 3rd vovio verse competition
- Sept 17: 59th singing competition (Grand Finale)
- Sept 24: Annual Day celebration and prize distribution.
The following participants have qualified for the grand finale which will be held on September 17 at Don Bosco Hall from 9.30am onwards:
5 to 10 Years Solo
- Ashel Kezia D'souza, Ranipura
- Simona Nicole D'sa, Milagres
- Angel Meghan Cutinha, Hospet
- Prithesh Selwyn Saldanha, Neermarga
- Reanna Soares, Mumbai
10 to 15 Years Solo
- Arwin D'Cunha, Cordel
- Jia Alisha Mendonca, Pangla
- Aldrina Diya Rodrigues, Bendur
- Nathan Preeth Figueira, Jeppu
- Erika Fernandes, Mumbai
10 to 15 Years Duet
- Ania Deora Mascarenhas & Thanisha Teena Crasta, Bejai
- Arwin D'Cunha & Neha Castelino, Cordel
- Velsie Castelino & Jiya Mendonca, Pangla
- Briana Jane Saldanha & Princia Galbao, Cordel
- Eva Barboza & Erika Fernandes, Mumbai
10 to 15 Years Mixed Group
- Jiya A Mendonca & Group, Pangla
- Sandriya Juliana Rebello & Group, Vittal
- Tiara Maria Rebello & Group, Valencia / Milagres
- Ania Deora Mascarenhas & Group, Bejai
- Astra D'Souza & Group, Cordel
15 to 45 Years Women's Solo
- Rishal Melba Crasta, Cordel
- Ishney Melaida Fernandes, Kemmannu
- Sonali Suzanne Noronha, Bajpe
- Melona Clisha Saldanha, Bajpe
- Angelina D’Souza, Mumbai
15 to 45 Years Men's Solo
- Derick Machado, Neermarga
- Royston D'Souza, Bajpe
- Rolwyn Moras, Cordel
- Ditesh D'Souza, Kulur
- Sheldon Veigas, Mumbai
15 to 45 Years Women's Duet
- Melvita Treza D'Souza & Flavia Violet Mascarenhas, Cordel
- Shalon J Pais & Josvita Rodrigues, Bajjodi / Derebail
- Marisha Saldanha & Abigail Crasta, Bondel
- Sonali S Noronha & Melona Clisha Saldanha, Bajpe
- Andres Soares & Angelina D’Souza, Mumbai
15 to 45 Years Mens Duet
- Ditesh D'Souza & Listan Pinto, Kulur
- Avil Rodrigues & Melstan Veigas, Vittal
- Anwin Baptist & Arwin Baptist, Urwa
- Olin Christon Theodore & Braun Stanislaus Fernandes, Cascia
- Rolwyn Moras & Ethan Raphael Tauro, Cordel
Above 15 Years Mixed Group
- Calvina Ancilla Pinto & Group, Cordel
- Renisha Rodrigues & Group, Vittal
- Reemal Fernandes & Group, Shirva
- Crystal Jyothi Lobo & Group, Vittal
- Angelina D’Souza & Group, Mumbai
Above 45 Years Women's Solo
- Stella D'Souza, Nithyadhar Nagar
- Saritha D'Souza, Bejai
- Lona Saritha D'Souza, Kinnigoli
- Jyothi D'Souza, Bendur
- Veronica D’Souza, Mumbai
Above 45 Years Men's Solo
- Ronald F Lasrado, Bondel
- Anil Simon D'Cunha, Cordel
- Ronald G D'Souza, Bejai
- Allan Sunil Pereira, Omzoor
- Sydney Correa, Mumbai
Married Couples Duet
- Erol Lawrence Andrade & Famina Lolin Moras, Yermal
- Mishal Fernandes & Clerita Joylen Lobo, Vittal
- Maxim D'Souza & Lona Saritha D'Souza, Kinnigoli
- Arun Vincent D'Souza & Shalet Nathalia Saldanha, Neermarga
- Ravi Saldanha & Zita Saldanha, Neermarga