Media Release

Bangalore, Nov 19: Kalanjali 2013 - The annual talent show of All Konkani Catholic Associations of Bangalore was organized by KON-CAB, at St. Francis Xavier Girls High School Hall, Frazer Town Bangalore , on Sunday November 17.

The program began at 10 with a pious prayer to St Anthony, the patron saint of KON-CAB.

Severine D’Silva led the inaugural prayer along with the Executive Committee of KON-CAB and prayed for the success of the program. KON-CAB president Ida Sequeira formally inaugurated the program by lighting the lamp, accompanied by secretary Jhonas D’Souza, cultural secretary Arun Fernandes, Philomena Peris – a KONCAB well-wisher and KCWA R T Nagar president Edward D’Souza.

The program started with Konkani singing competition. Old and new melodies sung by the contestants of all ages took the delighted audience into the nostalgic grand era of the immortal melodies of Konkan Kogul Late Wilfy Rebimbus, Henry D’Souza, Mic Max, Melwin Peris and Claud to name a few. Konkani Group Singing competition was a great hit among the audience, this year. The Singing competition was followed by Baila Dance  and Dance for above 35 years category wherein, Konkani songs is a mandatory criteria for the dances.

Soon after, was the short Konkani Comedy Skit competition which was enjoyed by the packed crowd in the auditorium. This was followed by Fancy dress competition which showcased the new and innovative ideas, which literally took the audience agape with astonishment.

Then came the much awaited, icing on the cake for all the Kalanjali programs organized by Koncab from the past 18 years- The Inter-Association dance competitions for various categories which mesmerized the mood of everyone in the packed auditorium.

Kalanjali has just been improving by the years, in which children, the young and young and heart  perform to the awe of everyone in the audience. This year too the performances were a class beyond par excellence and the audience enjoyed every bit of it.

The competitions were so nip & tuck that our esteemed panel of judges, found it difficult to declare the winners. As every year, this year also, the competitions were judged by well qualified and experienced judges, who were masters in their respective categories, This year the panel of judges included:

Singing : Stany D’souza, Susan Pinto & Ashith Pinto

Baila & Above 35 years Dance category : Ophelia Fernandes, Assumpta Fernandes, Sylvia Rodrigues & Babita Pinto

Comedy Skit : Alexander Castelino, Naina D’Souza & Edward D'Souza

Fancy Dress : Rev Fr. Naveen Pinto, Sylvia Rodrigues & Naina D’Souza

Inter Association Dance : Diana, Babita Pinto & Madhu Rawat

The chief guest for the program was Justice B V Pinto and was accompanied by the Guest of honour Mrs. Aida D’Cunha – FKCA Chairperson and Organizing Secretary for Karnataka Mahila Congress Committee, along with KONCAB President Mrs. Ida Sequeira, Secretary Mr. Jhonas D’Souza and Presidents of all Konkani Associations of Bangalore, who were present on the dais for the final leg of the function. KON-CAB President Mrs. Ida Sequeira honoured the Chief Guest, the Guest of Honour and all the Presidents of other Konkani Catholic Associations of Bangalore, present on the dias.

The Chief Guest in his speech lauded the efforts of KON-CAB in arranging such a mega event, for the past 18 years. He also appreciated the performance of the participants and observed that the quality of program was getting better year after year.

Eleven deserving children, out of the members of KON-CAB were honored and given meritorious awards for excelling in Academics, Sports and Fine arts.

Ozween Silvanus D'Cunha, Marita Joyline Pinto, Reema D'Souza, Allen Vivian Miranda, Ishal Derina Rodrigues, Reevan Chris Pinto,
Divya Marina Quadras, Sylvia Dias, Rowena Mariette Sequeira, Bharath Pereira.

KONCAB honoured Lullus Cutinha with a special achievement award for being named  as the “Konkani Neketr” by Konkani Sahithya Academy. His contribution and tireless service to Konkani was recalled, as the chief guest bestowed him with a shawl and bouquet.

The chief guest and presidents of all associations distributed the prizes to the winners of  the cultural competitions.
About 15 Associations from Bangalore took part at Kalanjali 2013, and the auditorium was packed with more than 300 competitors and about 1000 people in the audience.

St Anne’s Konkani Kutamb (SAKK), Marathahalli bagged the “Most Talented Team” rolling trophy for winning the highest points. Hosts KON-CAB stood second, on the points table.

There was a mention of the best participation for Sezari- Bommanahalli, followed by SAKK Marathahalli, BKCS Koramangala and KCWA RT Nagar.

The program was compered by N A D’Silva with support from Herald D’Silva, Sylvia and Mabel D’Cunha.

KON-CAB Secretary, Jhonas D’Souza proposed the vote of thanks and thanked everyone for their support and cooperation, as the curtains came down on the full house entertainment program at 7.45 pm.

The Winners of the various competitions held at Kalanjali 2013 are as follows:

Konkani Singing Solo upto 4th Std: Anthea D'Silva
Konkani Singing Solo upto 4th Std: Jaden Nonnis
Konkani Singing Solo upto 4th Std: Nishel D'Sa
Konkani Singing Solo 5th to 12th Std: Dion Rodrigues
Konkani Singing Solo 5th to 12th Std: Calvin Suares
Konkani Singing Solo 5th to 12th Std: Merlin D'Souza
Konkani Singing Solo College & Above: Carol D'Souza
Konkani Singing Solo College & Above: Laila D'Souza
Konkani Singing Solo College & Above: Marian D'Souza
Konkani Singing Group: Vandita D'Silva and Group
Konkani Singing Group: Roshan Pinto and Group   
Inter-Association Baila Dance: KCA-che Pikulle Gulob
Inter-Association Baila Dance:Desi Baila   
Inter-Association Dance above 35yrs: Challenging Stars
Inter-Association Dance above 35yrs: KCA-cho Bavlyo
Inter-Association Comedy Skit: Steven D'Silva and group
Inter-Association Comedy Skit: Rayan and Group   
Fancy Dress Solo upto UKG: Ishel D'Almeida
Fancy Dress Solo upto UKG: Aanya Michelle D'Souza
Fancy Dress Solo upto UKG: Newin Pinto
Fancy Dress Solo 1st to 4th Std : Joshua D'Almeida
Fancy Dress Solo 1st to 4th Std : Chris Pinto
Fancy Dress Solo 1st to 4th Std : Sujay Lobo
Fancy Dress Solo 5th to 7th Std: Lionel Miranda
Fancy Dress Solo 5th to 7th Std: Nowel Pinto
Fancy Dress Solo 5th to 7th Std:Nash Mathias
Fancy Dress Solo 8th to 12th Std: Allan I Fernandes
Fancy Dress Solo 8th to 12th Std: Anjali Lobo
Fancy Dress Solo 8th to 12th Std: Kurt Pinto
Fancy Dress Solo College and Above: Naveen Pinto
Fancy Dress Solo College and Above: Shanthi Pinto
Fancy Dress Solo College and Above: Leena Lobo
Fancy Dress Group: Alex Lewis & group
Fancy Dress Group: Akil Dsouza & group
   
Inter-Association Dance upto 7th Std: Wonderkidz