Qatar: KSC Hosts First-ever Konkani Hymn Singing Contest at Church of Our Lady of Rosary
News & Pics: Alexis Castelino
Daijiworld Media Network - Qatar (SB)
Qatar, Sep 5: Konkani Speaking Committee (KSC) of the Church of Our Lady of Rosary in Qatar organized its first-ever Konkani hymn singing competition on Friday September 3 at the Seraphic Hall. The competition was held as part of the preparation for the Nativity Feast celebrations which is on going at the church with daily evening novena prayers.
Programme began with a prayer by Fr Anand Castelino followed by a welcome note by Gill Cardosa. Arthur Pais was the host of the evening. Riana Pinto introduced the judges to the gathering. Judges for the evening were Fr Santosh Rodrigues the visiting priest from Mangalore conducting the novena prayers for the Nativity Feast, Joyce Mascarenhas a well known Mangalorean singer in Qatar, Edward Sequeira a
famous Konkani writer, director and actor, Peter Camillo a well known personality among the Goan community who is a good singer and a composer and Rosario Ferrao a talented singer from the Goan community.
It was a treat to the gathering to watch the young and old in large numbers singing the Konkani hymns devotionally in honour of Mother Mary. The competition was held in solo and group categories and was open to the Konkani Community including Manglorean/Goan members residing in Qatar.
Registration desk was handled by Veena Rebimbus Pais, Effy Fernandes, Alexis Castelino and Simon D’Silva. Timers were Gracy Fernandes & Jessie Fernandes. Camilo proposed the vote of thanks and John Desa declared the results.
Fr Santosh addressed the gathering after the competition on behalf of the judges and shared his view which was in all praise for the participant’s spirit and showcasing their talents.
Jerald D’Mello was the main sponsor of the competition.
The results of the competition are as follows.
1) Solo – Children Below 10 years
I. Clarissa Pinto
II. Astra Pinto
III. Ceanna Aranha
2) Solo – Children from 11 – 16 years
I. Sanchia Fernandes
II. Royston Tellis
3) Solo –17 years and above - Female
I. Caroline Aranha
II. Sunitha Tellis
4) Solo –17 years and above -Male
I. Rupert Sunil Lobo
II. Benjamin Rebeiro
5) Group: Children Below 16 years
I. Ceanne Aranha & Group
Group members – Riya Tellis, Royston Tellis, Sianna Concessao, Shaun
Fernandes, Naveen D’Souza.
6) Group – 17 years and above
I. Jane Pinto & Group
Group Members Laveena D’Souza, Sofia Crasto, Sony Rodrigues,
Glylon Rodrigues, Glany Fernandes, Roshan Pinto, Antony D’cruz
II. Benjamin Rebeiro & Group
Group Members Rupert Lobo, Wilfred Crasto, Wilson Mendonca , Kirthan
Rodrigues, Dorothy Quadros, Wilma D’Souza, Prameela Monteiro
The Konkani Speaking Committee cordially invites the Konkani community in Qatar to attend the Nativity Feast Mass on Wednesday September 8 at 5.30 pm and also join the feast celebrations at the Seraphic Hall on Thursday September 9 at 6.00 pm. The evening will be fun-filled with games, cultural programme and the Novem Jevaan.