Mangaluru: The Konkani Natak Sabha®(KNS) Mangalore organized the 56th Inter Parish Singing Competition for Elders of different parishes of Mangalore Diocese at Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday, August 25.
The competition was inaugurated by Film Producer Henry D’Silva along with Fr Jawahar Cutinho, Director of Vocation promoter of Karnataka Province and Co-Editor of Sevak Monthly by lighting the lamp along with office-bearers. Speaking at occasion Henry D’Silva said thousands of talents are been brought the light by KNS from 75 years in the area of drama, singing, speech. As a film producer, I am thankful to have been given more and more actors to cast. Vice President Sunil Menezes, Secretary Judi D’souza, Treasurer Jerry Concessao, Joint Secretary Floyd D’Mello, and Convenor Jossy Theodore were present on the dais.
The competition was held in two parts – out of city parishes and city parishes in the category of Ladies and gents Solo, Ladies and gents duet, Mixed group and married couple.
95 competitors from twelve parishes took part in the out of city parishes for the solo, duet, mixed group and married couple. Ranipura Parish bagged the first place, Gurpur Parish won the second and Kinnigoli Parish the third. Neermarga and Vittla Parish won the overall championship in the 56th Children and elders signing competition.
Among the city parishes, 79 competitors from thirteen parishes took part in solo, duet, mixed group and married couple. Cordel Parish bagged the first place, Angelore Parish the second and Jeppu Parish the third place. Cordel Parish won the overall championship in the 56th Children and elders singing competition.
Anil D’Sa, Pangla, Anuj Lewis, Cherkadi and Loy Castelino, Kallianpur were the judges. Fr Jawahar Cutinho welcomed the gathering. Raymond D’Cunha compered. Convenor Jossy Theodore introduced the Judges. Vice President Sunil Menezes announced the results. General Secretary Judith D’Souza proposed the vote of thanks.
Results – Out of City Parishes
Ladies Solo
I. Olita Pinto, Gurpur, II. Riyona Pinto, Hospet and III. Melba Pereira, Neermarga
Gents Solo
I. Michael Serrao, Bantwal, II. Rohan D’Souza, Mudipu and III.Derick Manoj Machado, Neermarga
Ladies Duet
I. Reshma Sequeira and Olita Pinto, Gurpur, II. Glanis Pinto and Divya D’Souza, Kinnigoli and III.Primal Princia Pereira and Liza Loraine D’Souza, Ranipura
Gents Duet
I.Zelroy Stuwert Vas and Sudeep Sapnel Gonsalves, Neermarga, II. Royston D’Souza and Melwin D’Souza, Ranipura, III. Wishart D’Sa and Weliston D’Souza, Permannur
Mixed group
I.Liza Loraine D’Souza and group, Ranipura, II. Saritha Sequeira and group, Mudipu and III.Sampath Goveas and group, Bantwal
Married couple
I. Maxim and Lona D’Souza, Kinnigoli, II. Ronald and Precilla Fernandes, Ranipura, III. Veena Crasta and Anil D’Souza, Mudipu.
Results – City Parishes
Ladies Solo
I. Janisha Aishel D’souza, Shaktinagar, II. Viyona Noronha, Angelore and III. Jenifer Marina Pinto, Kulur.
Gents Solo
I. Arun John D’souza, Jeppu, II. Kethan Castelino, Cordel and III. Godwin D’souza, Kulur.
Ladies Duet
I. Kripa Rasquinha and Adline Pinto, Angelore, II. Janishn Ishel D’Souza and Sheril Ann D’Almeida, Shaktinagar, III. Sonal Monteiro and Simon Monteiro, Cordel.
Gents Duet
I. Kethan Castelino and Hayden Sequeira, Cordel, II. Godwin D’souza and Royce D’Souza, Kulur, III. Cliyon D’souza and Chrithan D’Souza, Bajjodi.
Mixed group
I. Sweedal Mendonca and group, Cordel, II. Rashmi Maria D’Souza and group, Angelore and III. Jenifer Mareena Pinto and group, Kulur
Married couple
I. Prakash and Shirly Fronteiro, Jeppu, II. Selwin Pereira and Jenifer Marina Pinto, Kulur, III. Sunil and Janet Monteiro, Cordel.
Report by Sunil Menezes
Pics Jerry Cncessao, Derebail.
