Mangalore: Konkani Only Hours Away from Entering Guinness Records
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Updated at 8.45 am
The Codel choir took over the stage taking the marathon forward with added gusto. The group led by Rony Crasta, a well-known singer of the community started their contribution towards the cause of Konkani with "Vortea Abhimanan Gaytanv Ami'. The choir has now gradually picked up the tempo promising a feast of Konkani songs in the next one hour.
Updated at 8.00 am
The sun completed its routine and has risen over Kalaangann to find the singing progressing without any hurdles. It’s been 26 hours of non-stop singing and presently the Pangala group adorns the stage.
The Cordel Group
Team: Cordel
Team Leader: Fr Edwin Francis Pinto
Music Director: Ronald V Crasta
Team Members: Sangeetha Marina Peris, Maria D’Souza, Mildred Noronha, Rosebert Maria Goveas, Alisha Monis, Oshin D’Souza, Leena Santhumayor, Nisha Rita Lobo, Nisha Jyothi D’Souza, Gladys Theresa Lobo, Lilly Furtado, Brenda Glarrel Gomes, Sinol Adone Menezes, Betsy Rodrigues, Mary Lobo, Reema Pinto, Brycie Rodrigues, Niveditha Carol D’Souza, Lona Santhi Sheela D’Souza, Mary D’Costa, Joshal Sweeda D’Souza, Nisha Milinda Sequeira, Tara Merlyn Crasta, Renita Crasta, Mary D’Souza, Sonia Karshima D’Souza, Teena Zeena Sequeira, Seraphine J D’Souza, Zenith Pauline D’Souza, Irene D’Cunha, Josline Mascarenhas, Spoorthi Fernandes, Colette Nazareth, Fr Edwin Francis Pinto, Ronald V Crasta, Anil Pascal Pinto, Cyprian Nazareth, Melroy Elson D’Souza, Ronson Pinto, Manoj Denzil D’Costa, Melroy Samson, Furtado, Anil Simon D’Cunha, Mathew Sequeira, Molly Shanthi Saldanha.
The Pangala Group
Team: Pangala
Team Leader: Anil D’Sa
Music Director: Oliver T Rebello
Team Members: Oliver T Rebello, Anil D’Sa, Vidya E T D’Sa, Violet Lobo, Sylvia Danits, Laveena menezes, Theresa Saldanha, Simmy M D’Souza, Gretta D’Souza, jacintha Winnie Quadros, Irene Castelino, Gretta mandonca, Precilla Quadros, Shalet Alva, Jocil Sweeny Alva, Juliet Veera D’Souza, Noreen Dias, Regina Mendonca, Marina D’Mello, Sharal Josline D’Souza, Mitchel Joyline Vas, Flavia Nathalia Menezes, Monica Saldanha, Vincent Saldanha, Cyril D’Sa, Elton Dylan Nazareth, Prashanth Sequeira, Andrew Mathias, Chris Clinton menezes, Sohan Lawrence Castelino, Venil Kiran Vaz, Don Sharon Fernandes, Nelson Pais, Nitesh Tauro.
This is what They've Say about Nirantari
Navin Pinto, 27, of St Joseph's Seminary says: "It is a great opportunity for composers to come together and showcase their talents. I really appreciate the organizers. We pray for their success. They have taken care of minute details. Though Konkani's are small in number about 0.1 per cent. But our reach is far and wide."
He adds: "We have come here for the love of the language. Konkani aamchi maay bhaas, aamka sarwank mogachi." (Konkani is our mother tongue, I love it)
Nelson Vaz, 27, a theology student, says: "It's quite exciting. Hats-off to Eric Ozario and his team for organizing this event. There are about 1,500 songs which won't be repeated. It is a proud moment for Konkani's all over the world. It is good that we are doing something for our language. It just signifies the importance of our language."
They have come all the way from Mysore, traveling 250km's, for this event. The eight-hour journey has not dampened their spirits.
Leena D'Souza, 43, from the Mysore group says; "We proudly presented Mysore Malige and Kannakambaram to the world. It is exciting to present to project Konkani at an international level. It is well organized. All the groups have practiced well. Singing is excellent. Songs are meaningful. It is a great event. When Eric Rosario is organizing, it is always great."
Pious Saldana, 59, Ex-President of Konkani Christian Association, Mysore says: "I am really proud. It is a great teamwork. It is a common platform, which brings together so many people. We are all working people who took time off for this event. We have been practicing now for more than 60 days. Language has brought so many people together."
William D'Souza, 51, "We are so thrilled and happy to sing for this worldwide event. It's a proud moment for us to sing for our mother tongue."
Updated at 7am
Midway through Bondel group's performance, Nirantari crossed another major milestone when clock struck 6 O'clock on Sunday January 27 morning. Yes! Nirantari, an attempt to take Konkani into the prestigious Guinness Book of World Records completed 24 hours eversince it was launched at 6 am on Saturday January 26. In these 24 hours, a total of 26 groups have performed admirably well and contributed their best in realizing the dream of Kalaangann.
The Neermarga Group
Team: Neermarga
Group Leader: Santhosh Louis D'Costa
Music Director: Sr Mary Fernandes
Group consisted of Santhosh Louis D'Costa, Sr Mary Fernandes, Cyril D'Souza, Gerald R Lobo Leo Vas, Denis Machado, James Victor Menezes, Walter Saldanha, Wilfred Vas, Mercy Rego, Nirmala D'Souza, Janet Pereira, Anitha Seema Crasta, Leena Gonsalves, Roshan V Cordeiro, Sachin Prakash Crasta, Prasad Peter Vas, Joel Milan Baptist, Jovita Pavana Baptist, Maxim Joy D'Souza, Sharel Coelho, Vincent Edwin Saldanha, Avil Avinash D'Souza, Florine Maria Vas, Jasmine Raynah Rego, Wilma Preema D'Souza, Renita Marina D'Souza, Rashmi Sabina Braggs, Janis Sweety Vas, Lilly Maria Lasrado, Lavita Elveera Miranda, Renita Menezes, Hancel D'Souza, Lidwin Vas, Braina Benet D'Souza, Nishal D'Souza
The Bondel Choir
Soon after the 24-hour mark was crossed, Bondel handed over the baton to Neermarga who under the leadership of Sr Mary Fernandes emabarked on an auspicious journey taking Konkani one more hour closer to Guinness Book.
Bondel group which had begun on a sedate note, continued in the same vein to the end while presenting some of the best traditional Konkani numbers which have hardly been heard by the younger generation.
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