Annual GetTogether, Cultural and
Talent Show 2010
Bangalore, Jan 26: Annual get together and talent show was held on 26th January
2010 at Christha Prabhaalaya church, Jayanagar. The main aim of this event is to
bring together all the Konkani Samudai members under one roof and showcase their
cultural talent & skills. At the same time, they get an opportunity to
familiarize themselves with other Samudai members and also the younger
generations get to know Konkani Catholic tradition. The cultural program
included competitions in singing, dance and fancy dress for all age groups and
honoring of meritorious students who got distinction in S.S.L.C, P.U.C,
Graduation Post Graduation, Engineering, Medicine, Sports (Represented National
or State Level), Catechism( 8th & 10th std) and excelled in other fields.
The morning program started with the holy mass at 09:30am celebrated by Fr.
Michael Menezes. Following the mass, all members and guests gathered at the
Parish hall. There was a gathering totaling around 250 members and guests.
The cultural program started with a prayer by Fr. Michael Menezes by welcome
speech by the President and honoring of the guests, Judges, Secretary and the
President. The chief guest of the program Mr. Charles Gomes (Chairman of
Federation of Konkani Catholic Associations ... http://fkca.net) gave a call to
all the Konkani Catholics to be united and invited everyone for the upcoming
Federation Day to be held at St. Joseph’s Indian High School Grounds on 31st
January 2010.
Cultural programs for various categories were held in full spirit and the
audience enjoyed the cultural show. It was delightful to see participants from
all age groups ranging from 2 years to 70 years old on the stage with enthusiasm
and passion. In between the talent show competitions, there were skits performed
by Mr. Ajith D’souza, Mr. Ashwin Peris, Mr. Jerome D’silva, Mr. Salvador and Mr.
Don.
There were various games organized for all age groups and these games brought
enthusiasm, excitement and laughter among the gathering. During the lunch break,
members interacted with each other. Apart from the competitions, members
presented various other programs. The whole day program was meticulously
compeered by Master of Ceremonies Mr. Akhil and Mr. Winston with flawless
planning and execution from Mrs. Irene D’souza.
The Annual Get Together and Talent Show concluded by the Prize distribution
ceremony.
The below list contains the details on the various competitions and the
respective winners and also the list of meritorious students.
Singing
Solo
Below 10 yrs:
I Prize Jennifer Lobo
II Prize Jasmine Fernandes
10-16 yrs:
I Prize Lavita Vas
II Prize Samantha Fernandes
Above 25 yrs:
I Prize Ajith D’souza, Wilfred Fernandes
II Prize Alfred Fernandes
Group-Combined:
I Prize Zaveena Lobo & group
II Prize Lancy Vas & Group
Fancy Dress
Solo
Up to 10 yrs:
I Prize Jenifer Lobo
II Prize Nishanth D’mello
10-16 yrs:
I Prize Lethicia Vas
II Prize Samantha Fernandes
Student Name, Category, School Name, %/Grade/Ranking/Position
Dr. Nina Veigas, D/in law of Joseph & Vilma Veigas, M.D Bio Chemistry, Rajiv
Gandhi University, A+
Miss. Zena Benedicta Goveas D/o Mrs. & Mr. B.P. Goveas, M.C.A, Christ College,
Distinction
Miss. Raveena Pinto, D/o Mrs. & Mr. William Pinto, 7th Std., Catechism Carmel
Convent, Distinction
Miss. Ramona Menezes, D/o Mrs. & Mr. Valerian Menezes, 2nd PUC, Christ College,
Distinction
Peter Mascarehnas, S/o Mrs. & Mr. Anthony Mascarenhas, 2nd PUC, Christ College,
Distinction
Simon Mascarenhas, S/o Anthony Mascarenhas, S.S.L.C, St. Joseph’s Indian High
School, Distinction