Mangalore: Konkani is in the air at Konkani Nirantari - Singing Continues

Mangalore, Jan 26: After the Bangalore's team which performed the Mumbai, Mira Road team led by Henry D'Souza took over at 5.10pm. They presented Henry D'Souza best collections.

The Mumbai, Mira Road Team

Henry himself was the guiding force to this team and led the choir.

Team: Mira Road, Mumbai
Group Leader: Joy Paladkka
Music Director: Henry D’Souza

Team Members: Henry D’Souza, Joy Paladka, Helen P D’Souza, John Crasta, Melwyn R.D’Souza Helen M.D’Souza, Richard Mathias, Florine R Mathias, Irene Menezes, Lancy Linus D’Almeida, Cecilia D’Souza, Gnes D’Silva, Celine Mendonca, Monica D’Mello, Diago Rodrigues, Ashok Santhmayor, Paul Quadras, Apoline Crasta, Calisth Cardoza, Keneth Micheal Thereza Zuzarte (Kenny), Beatrice Josephine Fernandes (Betty Naz), A.Clement Lobo, Merlyn D'Sa, Gregory Sequiera, Niddodi, Godwin D’Souza, Anita D’Souza, Maria Goretti Rodrigues, Stany Lobo, Sunil D’Almeida.

Updated at 5 pm IST

Mangalore: Bangaloreans Contribute their Best to Konkani Nirantari

Mangalore, Jan 26: As mentioned earlier, singers from 4 states (Karnataka, Kerala, Goa and Maharashtra) are participating in Nirantari. A team from Bangalore also participated in Nirantari and contributed its best for the Guinness World Record attempt.
A team of 36 people named from the Konkani Catholic Association, Bangalore (Kon Cab) reached Kalaangann for this purpose.

The Bangalore Team

Speaking to Daijiworld, Sunil D’Cunha, co-ordinator of the team said that majority of the team members were teachers and bank employees scattered in various parts of the Bangalore. “Basically they are Mangaloreans and they have migrated there by searching better opportunities. They have come here with a good preparation and confidence. All of them are thankful to Severine D’Silva, who contributed space for the song practices.”

These Bangaloreans deem it a pride to participate in such a big event. Anxiety was visible on the faces of the team from Bangalore.

Team: Kon Cab Bangalore
Music Director: Anthony S Lucas
Team Leader: Sunil D’Cunha

Team Members: Veera Anthony Lucas, mabel D’Cunha, Josline Mary Rodrigues, Gleeda D’Silva, Albert Lobo, Jessintha Leena Lobo, Valerian Quadros, Helen Jeetha Quadros, Vijitha Valentine Quadros, Robert Monteiro, Talsy Monteiro, Arun Fernandes, Asha Fernandes, Peter D’Silva, Severine D’Silva, Joachim Serrao, Ronald Cutinha, nancy Anitha Miranda, Sheila Pinto, Reena Cutinho, Sylvia Rodrigues, Irene Quadros, Gracy Goveas, Sylvester D’Souza, Joseph Pereira, Wilson Larry Aranha, Anup Saldanha, Preeetam D’Souza, Sladen D’Silva, Steven D’Silva, Antony Raj.

• Nirantari Crosses 10 Hours of Non-stop Singing

Updated at 4 pm IST

There was a cheer in the crowd as the Guinness Record attempt successfully completed 10-hour milestone. The excitement which never diminished was augmented by the houseful audience at Kalaangan. The Katipalla team was the privileged lot to be singing when the 40-hour marathon completed its first phase successfully.

The Katipalla Team

Joel Periera, chief music director of the event who spoke to Daijiworld said: “It has been smooth sailing so far with absolutely no hurdles coming our way.”

Team: Katipalla
Group Leader: Austine M Pereira  
Music Director: Joachim Miranda

Team Members: Jochim Miranda, Claret Norbert D’Souza, Oswald David, Thomas, Thomas, Rohan Joseph, Ivan ,Clemex Marvine, Veronica, Irene, Jacintha, Janet Monthi, Veena Agnes, Neena, Gretta, Sunitha, Shanthi Lavina, Deepthi Jenitha, Renita Pramila, Priya, Genevieve Fernandes, Ruella Gizelle, Ronald, Delvy Austine, Baptist Praveen Ferrao,Cecilia, Cheryl Doris, Dazy Lobo, Chrisma Leedia, Lolita Nisha, Lucy Monteiro, Larina, Saviya Jenitha, Sandesh Jaison, Austine Martine Pereira, Joseph Jossy, Anitha Maria, Gracy Henry,Hezal Glanet ,Heral Glavit, Elcy Crasta ,Varlin, Ronson Veigas, Judith Serrao, Riyanna, Prescilla Cutinha, Crystal,Victoria Mascarenhas

Updated at 3 pm IST

The first outstation team performed at Kalaangann. The Mysore team's presentation was a pleasure to the eyes as the team was dressed in a uniform with the ladies clad in similar checkered sarees and the men in full suit.

The Mysore Team

Team: Mysore
Group Leader: Mrs. Victoria Anna D'costa  
Music Director: Fr. Wilfred Rodrigues Mysore

Team Members: Fr.Wilfred Rodrigues, Victoria Anna D’Costa, G. Willium D’Souza, Leena D’ Souza, Olinda Sequeira, Prema A. Rodrigues, Santhan Rodrigues, Noreen Lobo, Neema Lobo, Gretta D’ Souza, Louella D’Mello, Aurelia Joan D’Mello, John  D’ Souza, Apoline D’ Souza, Alfred D’ Souza, Joseph Noronha, Margarette Noronha, Gladys Saldanha, Laveen Pinto, Pius Saldanha, Nivedita Saldanha, Hazel M. D’ Souza, Pramila J. Monis, Pramila Revello, Rita Sequeira, Flavy Lenny D’Almeida, John William D’ Souza, Irene D’Cunha, Mary Gonsalves, Celine Pais, Lucy D’Souza, Shwetha, Rosy Frank, Leena Saldanha, Juliet D’Costa, Lenin D’Souza, Ryan Vitus D’Costa, Master Derrick Keith Monis

Youngest Singer Speaks to Daijiworld
(inputs from Vinaya Joseph for Daijiworld)

The youngest participant in the attempt to achieve a Guinness Record was Gritia Jenifer Mascarenhas. The 14-year-old student was a part of the Puttur team. Clad in yellow, Jenifer was overjoyed when she realized that she was the youngest in the entire singers band of 1711 singers at Kalaangann.

"I never expected that I was the youngest," she told Daijiworld. Happy and surprised by the sudden gush of attention on being the youngest, Jenifer who is a student of St Victoria Girls High School Puttur, comes from a background of singers.

Updated at 2 pm IST

Mangalore, Jan 26: Konkani Nirantari singing is going on continuously at Kalaangann. Meanwhile, thousands of people are visiting the venue to witness this great event and support the singers. But no artificial drinks are served here. Do you know why?

A huge load of tender coconut has been brought here to quench the thirst of people. Persons have been employed to break open the tender coconut. This service continues round the clock.

A simple person has proved that he has a big heart. Eric Correa, resident of Kottara here has donated the tender coconuts. He is a businessman and owns the Canara Power Generators. Everyone whose thirst is quenched never forget to thank his generosity.

One of the most dynamic choirs was the team of priests. A spirit-filled atmosphere was created by their singing of this 31-member team. 

The Priests' Team 

Team: Priests
Team Leader: Fr Victor Lobo
Music Director: Fr Charles Menezes

Team Members: Rev. Charles Menezes, Rev. Victor Vijay  Lobo,   Rev. Austin Remi Fernandes, Rev. Maxim S. D’souza, Rev. Wilson Vitus D’souza, Rev. Gilbert D’souza, Rev. John Fernandes, Rev. Ronald Prakash D’souza, Rev. Frederick Monteiro, Rev. Paul Rego, Rev. Naveen Prakash  Pinto, Rev. Victor D’souza, Rev. Joseph Mascarenhas, Rev. Sylvester D’costa, Rev. Joachim Fernandes, Rev. Vijay Machado, Rev. Alexander Noronha,  Rev. Vincent Vinod Saldanha, Bro. Praveen Robert D’souza, Bro. Paul Crasta, Bro. Theodore Alvares, Rev. Joseph Udaya Fernandes, Rev. Arun Wilson Lobo, Rev. Prakash Cutinha,  Rev. Edwin Vincent Correa, Rev. Santhumayor Michael,  Bro. Ivan D’souza Ocd,  Bro. Vinod Lobo Ocd, Bro. Rajesh Madtha Ocd, Bro. Godwin  Pinto Ocd and Bro. Jason P. Tellis Ocd.

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