Bellevision Bahrain - Children’s Day-2012 Celebrated with various competitions
By Nirmala Fernandes
Pics by Ronald Fernandes
Bellevision Media Network
Bahrain , 29 Oct 2012: Children’s day as we all know is a day dedicated to children, which is 14 November and is celebrated on the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. He had great concern and lifelong passion for the welfare of children. He worked for the education and development of children and young people. Children remember him as Chacha Nehru. Bellevision Bahrain celebrated children’s day on 26th October 2012 at South Park, Gudabiya, in anticipation of November 14 as the Eid holidays gave the best opportunity for the Bellevision Bahrain to celebrate this day.
MC Ivan Sequeira welcomed the gathering, which was followed by prayer dance by Hazel and Reeshal. President Kishore D’Souza in his Presidential address gave a brief introduction to the event and said a few encouraging words to boost up the Bellevision Children and thanked the parents for preparing them for this event. He thanked the BV committee, event organizers and all the sponsors.
The main event coordinator, Veera Teacher briefed about the competitions categories and explained the rules and regulations. She introduced and welcomed the judges, Mrs. Hansul Gani, Mrs. Anitha Shajan and Mrs. Priya Mascarenhas, who are well known in the field of dance and music. Being an event for children, the charge of conducting the competitions was handed over to Jason D’Sa and Jolveen Mendonca, the budding masters of ceremony.
The competitions for the day were in:
1. Dance
2. Singing
3. Fancy Dress
4. Elocution
The executive committee had decided to give away a special trophy for the child who would participate in maximum competitions and based on the marks obtained would be declared as “Young Champion” and the winner of this trophy emerged out to be none other than Ms. Jovita D’Sa, daughter of Mr. Edward & Mrs. Benedicta D’sa.
The hall was packed with a crowd of nearly 125. There was entertainment for about 4 hours with the competitions. Ivan D’Souza and Pramila Martis performed a small skit, which gave a laughter break to the audience. It was also a special moment as the sponsors-Mr. Simon and Pressy Machado celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary on this day. Bellevision Bahrain congratulated them and wished them a very happy wedding anniversary.
In advance preparation to the Children’s Day Celebration, Bellevision Bahrain had arranged for art and drawing competitions on Friday, October 12 at the Konkan Singers Club in the evening at 4pm. The judges for this event were Mrs. Asha Srinivasan and Mrs. Lalitha Jagadeesan, both teachers are well known in the field of Art and Drawing. The drawings of all participants were displayed in the hall for viewing.
All participants were awarded with Participation Certificate and the winners were awarded with Trophy and Certificate. The tiny toddlers were the attraction of the event. All toddlers were given gift hampers by Bellevision Bahrain. All the judges were given gift hampers sponsored by Edward D’Sa. At the end of the event children and executive committee members gathered on the stage to cut the celebration cake.
Snacks, cake and juice were served during regular intervals, sponsored by Naveen Mendonca. Food was served by South Park.
The teams that worked for the events success were Organizing committee Mrs. Veera Fernandes, Baptist Sequeira and team, John D’Souza and team, Joel D’Sa, Arun Castelino and team, Steevan Lobo and team, Naveen Mendonca and team, Vincent Martis, Preetham Aranha, Rony Fernandes and Rony Alva, MC Ivan Sequeira and DJ Shaun and the Volunteers.
’Let’s capture some magical moments, let’s create happy memories and let’s surround ourselves with love and laughter as we celebrate this special occasion” – these wishes expressed by Kishore in his Presidential address turned out to be 100% true by the end of the event. Bellevision Bahrain’s every effort and emphasis to give equal opportunity and nurture the talents of the BV children proved significant and worthy yet another time.
Results
Art Competition
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2-7 years |
7-12 years |
12 - 17 years |
1st : Kushi Shetty |
1st: Jovita D’sa |
1st: Jason D’sa |
2nd : Alisha Quadros |
2nd: Evan Fernandes |
2nd: Shaina Machado |
3rd: Jennifer Dsouza |
3rd: Ashel Castelino |
3rd: Rynal Dsouza |
Fancy Dress Competition
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3-6 years |
7-10 years |
11 - 14 years |
1st : Kushi Shetty |
1st: Elroy Mendonca |
1st: AshtonCastelino |
2nd : Shishir Shetty |
2nd: Crishelle SDsouza |
2nd: Ashel Castelino |
3rd: Delisha Fernandes
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3rd: Craig D’almeida |
3rd: Jovita D’sa |
Toddler Show (0-3 years) |
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1st: Ries Nathan Dsouza |
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2nd: Russell Sam Dsouza |
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3rd: Reeve Dsouza |
Dance Competition
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4-10 years |
10-16 years |
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1st : Kushi Shetty |
1st: Ashel Castelino |
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2nd : Shannelle Mendonca |
2nd: Jovita D’sa |
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3rd: Crishelle S Dsouza |
3rd: Shaina Machado |
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Singing Competition
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4-10 years |
10-16 years |
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1st : Nikitha Fernandes |
1st: Jovita D’sa |
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2nd : Crishelle S Dsouza |
2nd: Ashton Castelino |
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3rd: Elroy Mendonca |
3rd: Ashel Castelino |
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Elocution Competition
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4-10 years |
10-16 years |
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1st : Elroy Mendonca |
1st: Jovita D’sa |
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2nd : Crishelle S Dsouza |
2nd: Ashel Castelino |
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3rd: Steesha D’sa |
3rd: Jason Lobo
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Very often events organized with the purest of intentions have a vocal minority who end up berating the same. Feedback though is always welcome however in a constructive manner. However in the case of one of the attendees, Mr. Ajay, who chose this forum to make his unwarranted criticism heard when the obvious way would have been to place a request for additional pic which Mr. Kishore would have been more than happy to add or release. My advice which at this moment sounds unneeded just like Mr. Ajay s comment is to get own camera or just use your phone if one wants to capture that special moment at an event. Problem solved.