Media Release
Mangaluru, Jul 9: The Konkani Natak Sabha (KNS), in association with Kavita Trust, organized the 23rd poetry recitation competition for children, youth and seniors on Sunday July 6, as part of its annual competitions at Don Bosco Hall.
The event commenced with a prayer and the KNS anthem. Fr Rocky D'Cunha OFM Cap, president of KNS, welcomed the participants, judges, and audience. Melvyn Rodrigues, founder of Kavita Trust, briefed the participants on the rules and wished them success.
The competition was inaugurated with a lamp-lighting ceremony by Floyd D'Mello (vice president of KNS), Pamela Santos (general secretary), Jerome Moras (assistant secretary), and Ivan D'Silva (treasurer), along with competition convenors Joachim Pinto and Vincent Pinto, who were present on the dais.
Renowned Konkani poets Titus Noronha, Andrew L D'Cunha, and William Pais served as the esteemed judges for the competition.
A total of 35 participants across three categories showcased their poetic talents in this year’s competition.
The event received valuable support from KNS manager Gerald Concessao, the KNS Angelore and Bajjodi units, as well as the KNS managing committee members.
Vincent Pinto compered the programme, Melvyn Rodrigues introduced the judges and announced the results, and Joachim Pinto concluded the event with a vote of thanks.
Results:
Children - Below 15 years
- First Place: Ninisha Prisha Monteiro, Bondel
- Second Place: Nishel Pearl Monteiro, Bondel
- Third Place: Eva Lisa Lobo, Bejai
Youth - 15 to 30 years
- First Place: Anvila Neora D'Souza, Bondel
- Second Place: Elvin D'Sa, Shirtady
- Third Place: Jenwin Olivia Crasta, Bela
Seniors - Above 30 years
- First Place: Preethan Renita Pereira, Derebail
- Second Place: Vanita Vani Crasta, Bela
- Third Place: Irene Mendonca, Cascia