Mangalore: Konkani's Charm Held High at Konkani Nirantari
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Updated at 10 pm IST
Bajal Group
Team: Bajal
Group Leader: Victor Lobo
Music Director: Simon Pais
Team Members: Simon Pais Michael Andrade, Victor Lobo, John F Pinto, Rohan D'Souza, Olwin D Mirinda, Ronald Joseph Saldhana, Liston Derric D'Souza, Sunil Manuel Veigas, Theresa D'Souza, Sheethal M D'Souza, Sweety Riana D'Souza, Saritha Preetha Mendonca, Anitha Priya Mendonca, Dr Ita Gonsalves, Roshan Gomes, Pratiksha D'Souza, Jeshma Jovita D'Souza, Sonal Andrena D'souza, Shaline Pais, Shahira S.D'Souza, Asuntha D'Souza, Precilla Eveline Benito, Premilla Lobo, Rashmi Sweety D'Souza, Janevil Castelino, Diana Lobo, Juliet Lobo, Janet D'Souza, Irene Lobo, Sonia Smitha Crasta, Dr Jacintha Meena D'Souza, Shantal Flavia D'Silva, Reshma Sequeira, Carrol Periera, Dimple D'Souza.
As the melodious Bajal troupe led by Simon Pais handed over the baton to energetic Urwa group, it also made sure that Konkani Nirantari continued without any problems, non-stop. The Urwa troupe is led by Keiran Pinto, perhaps one of the youngest music directors among all the 44 groups that have been participating in Konkani Nirantari. Bajal group led by Simon Pais, one of the senior and noted musicians of the city indeed performed true to its reputation as one of the best music group.
Updated at 9 pm IST
Mangalore, Jan 26: One of the most appreciated groups both for presentation and a good blend of voices was the choir of Surathkal. The team sang some of Konkani's foot-tapping numbers and received a good round of applause.
Team Suratkal
Music Director: Shailesh Preeth Pereira
Co-ordinator: Molly Monica D’Souza
Team Members: Anitha D’Souza, Asha Rodrigues, Ashwin Sequeira, Austin Pereira, Austin Rodrigues, Avinash D’Souza, Avitha Rodrigues, Cynthia D’Souza, Dafny D’Souza, Denis Lolvy Crasta, Denzil D’Souza, Dithesh D’Souza, Everest Lobo, Flavy Rodrigues, Fredrick D’Souza, Glen Lawrence Rebello, Gretta Agnes Pinto, Gretta Hedwig D’Souza, Jerome Peter Pinto, Jossy D’Silva, Jyothi Maria D’Souza, Kevin Misquith, George Ligory D’Souza, Lysha Flynish Pereira, Lizzy D’Souza, Loy D’Souza, Martha D’Souza, Monthine D’Souza, Neema Audry Pinto, Norin Violet D’Souza, Peter Isac D’Souza, Rolf Reniyor Menezes, Dr Roque Norbert Pinto, Severine Crasta, Severine D’Souza, Shalini Pereira, Simon Rodrigues, Stafny Melany D’Souza, Teena Preema Rebello, Vijay Stephen Crasta, Wilson D’Souza
Updated at 8 pm IST
Mangalore: Sun Retires But Not the Konkani Spirit
Mangalore, Jan 26: Though the sun sets here at Kalangaan, the enthusiasm of the Konkani music lovers does not seem to set. Crowds who thronged to enjoy the musical evening were treated with lovely music from the participating teams who are determined to break the world record.
The Mira Road team headed by well-known singer Henri and the Goan team got the audience cheering. The crowds here really enjoyed the super-hit songs of Mira Road and Goan team.
The Udupi team took centre stage at 7.12 pm. The team was led by Leslie Cornelio.
The Udupi Team
Team Udupi
Music Director: Loy Castelino
Team Members: Leslie Cornelio, Loyset Cornelio, Reshma Pinto, Daizy Vas, Shaila Fernandes, Nirmala Saldanha, Jeneview D’Souza, Reena V John, Maria Z D’Souza, Victoria Cornelio, Karen D’Souza, Honorina Fernandes, Diana Saldanha, Benedicta Fernandes, K Dorothy, Ajay Nelson D’Souza, Graston Saldanha, Rony D’Souza, Roshan D’Souza, Roshan Menezes, Nithin D’Souza, Leo Kevin D’Souza, Owen Cornelio, Noreen Machado, Marina John, Theresa D’souza, Nery Cornelio, Loy Casteleno, Stany D’costa, Marina Rodrigues, Celine Pais, Mitchel D’Souza, Vincent Jaya D’Souza
Meet a senior participant of Nirantari
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With Inputs from Vinaya Joseph
Rev Dr John Fernandes, 71, of Shanti Kiran, Bajjodi is one among the senior participats at Nirantari. He is a member of the team of priests.
He says: “ It is not only about preserving the language or culture of a community but their folklores, which expresses their joys and sorrows.”
Rev Dr John Fernandes
He says: “I am confident we are going to break the record. The arrangement has been so good. Lot of meticulous preparation has gone into it. Breaking the record is not the sole aim but this event also brings people together and that’s worth it.”
He says: “Our language is being threatened by the globalized powerful American English. Our children have to relate to the language.
“Inspite of the pressure of one monoculture, which is coming on us, we have to preserve our own culture and enrich the multiplicity and richness of the world heritage.”
He says, “I feel it is important to put Konkani language on a world footing. Not to glorify but to make an example that a small group of people can add up to the world culture. It is something enriching and positive.
“But when Eric spoke about the Guinness Record plan, I was skeptical. Are we aiming to become famous or are we aiming to support the culture? But the fact so many Konkani speaking people and their families from allover India came together made it a great idea. The idea that their mother tongue is important and recognized is something which is good.”
The siniging by the Goan team brought a change in the mood of the audience. The songs were found new to a Mangalorean crowd.
The Goan Singers
Team : Goa Poorna
Team Members: Purnanad Chari, Nityanand Naik, Bindiya Vast Naik, Manjusha S Talauliker, Parmila Borkar, Prakash Desai, Kunal Raikar, Kamlakshi Parab, Rupesh Gawas, Sachin Teli, Sudesh kamat, Surgesh Sangekar, Ashwini Potdar, Mamta Prabhugauker, Vignesh Pagi, Harsha Sawant, Shayani Mest, Siddhi Surlkar, Charuta joshi, Nitesh Desai, Pritimala Dhavaskar, Swapnali Sangekar, Amrut Velip, Sushant Bhat, Vikrant Naik, Dhillon Gaonkar, Mamta Chari, Hemant Aiya, Sanket Varik, Uday Majik, Alpita Gaonkar.
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