KonCAB’s Kalanjali-2012 a big success

By Godwin Castelino
Bellevision Media Network

Bangalore, 05 Nov 2012: Konkani Catholic Association Bangalore (KonCAB) organized the annual cultural event Kalanjali-2012 at St. Francis Xavier Girls High School, Promenade Road, Frazer Town, Bangalore on Sunday 4th November, 2012. KonCAB saw a record number of participation by all the Konkani associations of Bangalore in singing, fancy dress, comedy skit, dance and traditional Baila. Sezari Bommanahalli secured the “Best Participation Team” award whereas KCWA, R T Nagar secured the “Best Talented Team” award (See below for Points Table and Winners’ List).

The function started at around 10.30 am with lighting of the lamp and prayer led by Rev. Fr. Joseph D’Souza.
Popular businessman from Dubai Frank Fernandes presided over the function. Aida D’Cunha (Ex-President of Bangalore Konkani Catholic Sangh (BKCS), Koramangala was the Chief Guest. Nerry D’Silva gave a professional touch to the function by taking the responsibility of Master of Ceremony supported by Arun Fernandes and others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

KonCAB also gave away the Meritorious Scholarship Awards for the year 2010-11 and 2011-12 to those who excelled in 10th Standard and PUC (12th Standard) with 85% and above marks and Bachelors/Masters Degree final year with 75% and above marks.
The function concluded around 8 pm with a vote of thanks by KonCAB Hon. Secretary Jhonas D’Souza.
Traditional Mangalorean food prepared by Asha Caterers was on sale at the venue.