Kalanjali 2013 - The Annual Talent Show of Bangalore Konkans


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Bangalore, 18 Nov 2013: KALANJALI 2013 - The Annual Talent Show of All Konkani Catholic Associations of Bangalore was organized by KON-CAB, at St. Francis Xavier Girls High School Hall, Frazer Town Bangalore 560 005, on Sunday 17th November 2013.

 

The program started at 10.00 a.m with a pious prayer to St. Anthony, the patron saint of KON-CAB. Mrs. Severine D’Silva led the inaugural prayer along with the Executive Committee of KON-CAB and prayed for the success of the program. KON-CAB President Mrs. Ida Sequeira formally inaugurated the program by lighting the lamp, accompanied by Secretary Mr. Jhonas D’Souza, Cultural Secretary Mr.Arun Fernandes, Mrs. Philomena Peris – a KONCAB well-wisher and KCWA R.T.Nagar President Mr. Edward D’Souza.

 

The program started with Konkani singing competition. Old and new melodies sung by the contestants of all ages took the delighted audience into the nostalgic grand era of the immortal melodies of Konkan Kogul Late Wilfy Rebimbus, Henry D’Souza, Mic Max, Melwin Peris & Claud to name a few. Konkani Group Singing competition was a great hit among the audience, this year. The Singing competition was followed by Baila Dance  and Dance for above 35 years category wherein, Konkani songs is a mandatory criteria for the dances.

 

 

Soon after, was the short Konkani Comedy Skit competition which was enjoyed by the packed crowd in the auditorium. This was followed by Fancy dress competition which showcased the new and innovative ideas, which literally took the audience agape with astonishment. Then came the much awaited, icing on the cake for all the Kalanjali programs organized by Koncab from the past 18 years- The Inter-Association dance competitions for various categories which mesmerized the mood of everyone in the packed auditorium.

 

Kalanjali has just been improving by the years, in which children, the young and young and heart  perform to the awe of everyone in the audience. This year too the performances were a class beyond par excellence and the audience enjoyed every bit of it.

 

The competitions were so nip & tuck that our esteemed panel of judges, found it difficult to declare the winners. As every year, this year also, the competitions were judged by well qualified and experienced judges, who were masters in their respective categories, This year the panel of judges included:

Singing : Stany D’souza, Susan Pinto & Ashith Pinto

Baila & Above 35 years Dance category : Ophelia Fernandes, Assumpta Fernandes, Sylvia Rodrigues & Babita Pinto

Comedy Skit : Alexander Castelino, Naina D’Souza & Edward D’Souza

Fancy Dress : Rev Fr. Naveen Pinto, Sylvia Rodrigues & Naina D’Souza

Inter Association Dance : Diana, Babita Pinto & Madhu Rawat

 

The Chief Guest for the program was Honorable Mr. Justice B.V.Pinto and was accompanied by the Guest of honour Mrs. Aida D’Cunha – FKCA Chairperson and Organizing Secretary for Karnataka Mahila Congress Committee, along with KONCAB President Mrs. Ida Sequeira, Secretary Mr. Jhonas D’Souza and Presidents of all Konkani Associations of Bangalore, who were present on the dais for the final leg of the function. KON-CAB President Mrs. Ida Sequeira honoured the Chief Guest, the Guest of Honour and all the Presidents of other Konkani Catholic Associations of Bangalore, present on the dias.

 

The Chief Guest in his speech lauded the efforts of KON-CAB in arranging such a mega event, for the past 18 years. He also appreciated the performance of the participants and observed that the quality of program was getting better year after year.

 

Eleven deserving children, out of the members of KON-CAB were honored and given meritorious awards for excelling in Academics, Sports and Fine arts.

 

Name

Class

Excellence

Parents

Ozween Silvanus D’Cunha

ICSE 10th Std

91.66%

Mrs. Charlotte & Mr. C.T. D’Cunha

Marita Joyline Pinto

SSLC

91.52%

Mrs. Judith & Mr. Melvin Pinto

Reema D’Souza

SSLC

98.88% 5th Rank in State

Mrs. Elcy & Mr. Lawrence D’Souza

 

 

 

 

Allen Vivian Miranda

PUC

85.33%

Mrs. Gracy & Mr. John Valerian Miranda

Ishal Derina Rodrigues

PUC

91.50%

Mrs.Felcy & Mr. George Alfred Rodrigues

Reevan Chris Pinto

PUC

91.66%

Mrs.Morline & Mr. Ronald W Pinto

 

 

 

 

Divya Marina Quadras

B.Com

82.16% in Final year

Mrs. Irene & Mr. Stephen Quadros

Sylvia Dias

B.E (E&C)

75.93% in Final year

Mrs.Mary & Mr. K.A. Dias

Rowena Mariette Sequeira

B.E (Tcom)

CGPA 9.26, Fourth Rank

Mrs.Jezabel  & Mr. Ronald Sequeira

 

 

 

 

Bharath Pereira

Sports

1st Place in National Rock/Wall climbing in Nov 2012. International participation earlier and 5 Asian medals so far.

Mrs.Bharathi & Mr. Subhash Pereira

Sonali Pereira

Sports

National and International participation in Rock/Wall climbing competitions.

Mrs.Bharathi & Mr. Subhash Pereira


 

KONCAB honoured  Mr. Lullus Cutinha with a special achievement award for being named  as the “Konkani Neketr” by Konkani Sahithya Academy. His contribution and tireless service to Konkani was recalled, as the Chief Guest bestowed him with a shawl and bouquet.

 

The Chief Guest and Presidents of all associations distributed the prizes to the winners of  the cultural competitions.

 

About 15 Associations from Bangalore took part at Kalanjali 2013, and the auditorium was packed with more than 300 competitors and about 1000 people in the audience.

 

St. Anne’s Konkani Kutamb (SAKK), Marathahalli bagged the “Most Talented Team” rolling trophy for winning the highest points. Hosts KON-CAB stood second, on the points table.

 

There was a mention of  the Best participation for Sezari- Bommanahalli, followed by SAKK Marathahalli, BKCS Koramangala and KCWA RT Nagar.

 

The program was compered by Mr. N.A. D’Silva with support from Mr. Herald D’Silva, Mrs.Sylvia and Mrs. Mabel D’Cunha.

 

KON-CAB Secretary, Mr. Jhonas D’Souza proposed the Vote of Thanks and thanked everyone for their support and cooperation, as the curtains came down on the full house entertainment program at 7.45 pm. 

 

The Winners of the various competitions held at Kalanjali 2013 are as follows: 

 

Kalanjali2013 Winners List

     

Category

Prize

Name

Association

Konkani Singing Solo upto4th Std

I

AntheaD’Silva

SEZARI, Bommanahalli

Konkani Singing Solo upto4th Std

II

Jaden Nonnis

BKCS, Koramangala

Konkani Singing Solo upto4th Std

III

NishelD’Sa

Ekvot, Bellandur

Konkani Singing Solo 5th to 12th Std

I

Dion Rodrigues

SEZARI, Bommanahalli

Konkani Singing Solo 5th to 12th Std

II

Calvin Suares

KCWA, R T Nagar

Konkani Singing Solo 5th to 12th Std

III

Merlin D’Souza

BKCS, Koramangala

Konkani Singing Solo College & Above

I

Carol D’Souza

Konkani Samudai- Jayanagar

Konkani Singing Solo College & Above

II

LailaD’Souza

Konkani Kulvar, Indiranagar

Konkani Singing Solo College & Above

III

Marian D’Souza

Konkani Kulvar, Indiranagar

Konkani Singing Group

I

VanditaD’Silvaand Group

SEZARI, Bommanahalli

Konkani Singing Group

II

RoshanPinto and Group

SAKK, Marathahalli

       

Inter-Association BailaDance

I

KCA-chePikulleGulob

KCA, Bangalore

Inter-Association BailaDance

II

DesiBaila

KONCAB

       

Inter-Association Dance above 35yrs

I

Challenging Stars

KCWA, R T Nagar

Inter-Association Dance above 35yrs

II

KCA-choBavlyo

KCA, Bangalore

       

Inter-Association Comedy Skit

I

Steven D’Silvaand group

KONCAB

Inter-Association Comedy Skit

II

Rayanand Group

SAKK, Marathahalli

       

Fancy Dress Solo uptoUKG

I

IshelD’Almeida

KONCAB

Fancy Dress Solo uptoUKG

II

AanyaMichelle D’Souza

KCWA, R T Nagar

Fancy Dress Solo uptoUKG

III

NewinPinto

SAKK, Marathahalli

Fancy Dress Solo 1st to 4th Std

I

Joshua D’Almeida

KONCAB

Fancy Dress Solo 1st to 4th Std

II

Chris Pinto

SAKK, Marathahalli

Fancy Dress Solo 1st to 4th Std

III

SujayLobo

Ekvot, Bellandur

Fancy Dress Solo 5th to 7th Std

I

Lionel Miranda

SAKK, Marathahalli

Fancy Dress Solo 5th to 7th Std

II

NowelPinto

SAKK, Marathahalli

Fancy Dress Solo 5th to 7th Std

III

Nash Mathias

Ekvot, Bellandur

Fancy Dress Solo 8th to 12th Std

I

Allan I Fernandes

KCWA, R T Nagar

Fancy Dress Solo 8th to 12th Std

II

Anjali Lobo

SEZARI, Bommanahalli

Fancy Dress Solo 8th to 12th Std

III

Kurt Pinto

SAKK, Marathahalli

Fancy Dress Solo College and Above

I

Naveen Pinto

SAKK, Marathahalli

Fancy Dress Solo College and Above

II

ShanthiPinto

SAKK, Marathahalli

Fancy Dress Solo College and Above

III

LeenaLobo

SEZARI, Bommanahalli

Fancy Dress Group

I

Alex Lewis & group

BKCS, Koramangala

Fancy Dress Group

II

AkilDsouza& group

Konkani Samudai- Jayanagar

       

Inter-Association Dance upto7th Std

I

Wonderkidz

KONCAB

Inter-Association Dance upto7th Std

II

Natasha & Group

SEZARI, Bommanahalli

Inter-Association Dance 8th Stdand above

I

VenessaRodrigues & Grp

KCWA, R T Nagar

Inter-Association Dance 8th Stdand above

II

LavitaPaisand Group

MKCK, KalyanNagar

 

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Comments on this Article
Richard Lewis, Udyavar/Bangalore Sat, November-23-2013, 1:21
Hearty congratulations to Laila D Souza and Marian D Souza of Konkani Kulvar, for winning 2nd and 3rd place in Konkani solo inging competetion. -Richard Lewis, Secretary, Konkani Kulvar, Bangalore
Alban D souza, Kuntalnagar/Moodubelle Tue, November-19-2013, 8:31
Happy to see belleans performing winning in the competition .Hats up to Carol D'souza for securing first prize in singing competition. Beleans: Akil/Roshan/Vidya/Vivan/Noel who performed well in solo as well as group events and won prizes. Also lot of belleans met enjoyed the competition
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