KonCAB Kalanjali 2009
Report: Alban Lewis. Photographs: Lancy Noronha

Bangalore, Nov 8: Konkani Catholic Association of Bangalore (KonCAB) organised Kalanjali 2009, an annual cultural event to bring out the talents of the Konkani speaking Catholic community residing in Bangalore on Sunday, 8th November, 2009. The venue was Golden Jubilee Hall of St. Germain’s School, Bangalore. Konkani community members attended the event in large numbers.

The Programme started with the prayer song by KonCAB Coir.


President of KonCAB Mr. Nerry D’Silva lit the lamp and declared open Kalanjali 2009.

The group events were pitted against each other of the 15 Konkani associations operating in Bangalore under the umbrella of Konkani Catholic Association (KCA). It was evident that lot of effort was put by the individual Associations in preparing the participants in dancing, acting, singing and also in designing the costumes used by the competitors.

The winners of the various competitions held with an ethnic tint of Konkani community are given below:

Konkani Singing:

Compered by Arun Fernandes & Wilma Noronha

1. Boys and Girls Solo (Common Group) Up to 9 yrs
I = Scholastica Rego II = Calvin Suares III = Shanaya D’Silva

2. Boys and Girls Solo (Common Group) 10 to 19 yrs
I = Vinay Robert II= Joyline Lavita Goveas III = Jessica Correa

3. Men and Women solo (Common Group) 20 yrs and above
I - Naveen Rodrigues II= Richard Roy Mendonca III = Ajith

4. Group - Inter Association
I = Wilfred Fernandes and Group (Konkani Samudai, Jayanagar)
II= Laila Pereira and Group (KCWA, R T Nagar)

Fancy Dress:

Compered by Johnas D’Souza & Aida Sequeira

1. Boys and Girls Solo (Common Group) Up to 9 yrs
I = Christy Moses D’Souza (John the Baptist) II= Lenora D’Almeida (Mermaid)
III = Anston Rego (Green Environment)

2. Boys and Girls Solo (Common Group) 10 to 19 yrs
I = Michelle Serrao (Michael Jackson) II= Pearl D’Cunha (Cowboy) III = Dylan Patrao (Michael Jackson)

3. Men and Women solo (Common Group) 20 yrs and above
I = Anitha Rego (Bathing the baby) II= Ambrose Mendonca III = William Pinto

4. Group - Inter Association
I = Oswald D’Silva and Group (KonCAB) II= Alwyn Mendonca and Group (BKCS, Koramangala)

Best Couple:

Compered by Joachim Serrao & Nerry D’Silva

I = William and Andrea Pinto II = Arun and Asha Fernandes

Inter-Association Dance (Compered by Aida Sequeira)
1. Up to 12 years
I = Bul-Buls, KonCAB
II= Marita Pinto and Group (KCWA, R T Nagar)

2. 13 years to 34 years
I = VenessaRodrigues and Group (KCWA, R T Nagar)
II= Monisha and Group (CKA, Dasarahalli)

3. 35 years and above
I = BKCS, Koramangala
II= Desi Ladies, KonCAB

Mr. Joe W. Lobo, a prominent figure of Konkani community and also the Director, International Office, Christ University was the Chief Guest. In his speech, he admired the active participation of Konkani community members in various competitions. He wished KonCAB to continue organising such competitions in the future as well to bring out the talents of the community.

Children of KonCAB members who excelled in various school / college exams and sports activities were also honoured by Mr. Lobo with bouquet, memento and cash prizes. The names of the Excellency Awardees and their achievements are as follows:

Rashwin Pinto, S/o Mrs. Morline Pinto (93.4% in II yr PUC PCMB Exam)


Rowena Mariette Sequeira, D/o Mrs. & Mr. Ronald Sequeira (92.66% in II yr PUC PCMC Exam)


Silvia Dias, D/o Mrs. Mary and Mr. K A Dias (89% in II yr PUC PCMB)


Vishal Mendonca, S/o Mr. Vincent and Mrs. Mabel Mendonca (86% in ICSE)


Osheen Severa D’Cunha, D/o Mrs. Charlotte and Mr. C T D’Cunha (86% in ICSE)


Olinda Sharon Crasta, D/o Allwyn and Lizzy Crasta (86% in ICSE)


Ramston Rodrigues, S/o Mr. Raymond and Asha Rodrigues (Represented in swimming at national level)


Royston Rodrigues, S/o Mr. Raymond and Asha Rodrigues (Represented in swimming at national level)

Presidents of 11 Konkani community associations of Bangalore were guests of honor for the event and they occupied the dais and distributed prizes to the winners.
Many well-wishers and donors helped to fund the programme.

Mr. Anup Saldanha, Secretary of KonCAB, proposed vote of thanks.

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