Mangaluru: The Valedictory ceremony of the Konkani Natak Sabha, Mangaluru Platinum Jubilee celebration was held on Sunday, December 2 at Don Bosco Hall, Mangaluru.
Fr Joseph Dolphy Pais, Provincial of Capuchin Congregation presided over the programme. James Mendonca, NRI Entrepreneur and philanthropist graced the even as the chief guest.
The programme began with a floral tribute to the founders of KNS- Fr Philip Neri, Cap. and Fr George Albuquerque Pai, SJ.
Addressing the gathering, James Mendonca lauded the Konkani Natak Sabha’s continued support for drama, singing, dance and other performance arts. He then congratulated the current office bearers and members of KNS.
Fr Joseph Dolphy Pais in his presidential speech said, “Many are inspired. But inspiration of a priest of Aloysius College tr come up with this Konkani Natak Sabha will live on for ages in its marvelous never-ending work.” He also congratulated the KNS on attaining the Platinum Jubilee.
Senior Artists Peter Furtado, Albert Peris and Claud D’Souza were felicitated by the KNS with the Norbert Corda Kala Award, James Mendonca Kala Award and Austin D’souza Prabhu Kala Award respectively. Daisy D’Souza, Jerry Concessao and Prem Lobo read the Maan Patr.
The former presidents, Fr Rupert Barboza, Fr Joackim D’Souza, Fr Peter Cyprian D’Souza and Present President Fr Paul Melwin D’Souza, former vice presidents and the present president were also honoured.
After the stage programme, “Aunkar Mestri” a Konkani drama was performed by the members of Asthitwa ®, Mangaluru. The drama is written by late Chafra D’costa and directed by Denis Monteiro.
President Fr Paul Melwyn D’souza welcomed the gathering. General Secretary Judi D’souza read the report. Vice President Sunil Menezes proposed a vote of thanks and CGS, Tacode (Valencia) compered the programme.
President of the Sabha Fr Paul Melwin D’Souza, Vice President Sunil Menezes, General Secretary Judi D’Souza, Joint Secretary Jossy Theodore and Treasurer Jerry Concessao were also present.