‘St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road holds Konkani Talent Competition 2019’
Mumbai: St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road® organized “Konkani Talent Competition” at St. Joseph’s Church Hall 18th August, 2019, in preparation for Konakni Manyata divas and Monti Fest which is to be celebrated on 8th September 2019.
The competitions were in Elocution, Singing, Dance, Kavita Recital and Vovyo-Verse categories. Competitions were held for the Konkani speaking parishioners of St. Joseph’s Church Mira Road.
Well known Konkani Writer/Poet and Critic, Valley Quadros; famous Konkani actor Gregory Sequira Niddodi, and Konkani Leader Veronica were the judges. With Blessings of Fr. Melwyn D’Cunha, OCD, Spiritual Director of the Association and Parish Priest, Assocition President John Crasta and Secretary Jerald D’Souza inaugurated the competitions with a prayer.
After the competitions, judges praised the participants and gave tips on improving their skills. “We are privileged to see such a great Konkani Talent in Mira Road,” said Valley Quadros. Gregory said “Konkani language has a great future ahead” and congratulated all participants. “Don’t ignore such opportunities to showcase your Talents” advised Veronica to the Participants.
Prizes were announced at the end and the Prize winners will be Felicitated on 8th of September on the occasion of Konkani Manyata Divas and Monti Fest Celebrations.
The programme was compered by Henry Sequira Vice-President of the Association.
