Kalanjali 2013 - The Annual Talent Show of Bangalore Konkans
Media Release
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.
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Name |
Class |
Excellence |
Parents |
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Ozween Silvanus D’Cunha |
ICSE 10th Std |
91.66% |
Mrs. Charlotte & Mr. C.T. D’Cunha |
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Marita Joyline Pinto |
SSLC |
91.52% |
Mrs. Judith & Mr. Melvin Pinto |
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Reema D’Souza |
SSLC |
98.88% 5th Rank in State |
Mrs. Elcy & Mr. Lawrence D’Souza |
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Allen Vivian Miranda |
PUC |
85.33% |
Mrs. Gracy & Mr. John Valerian Miranda |
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Ishal Derina Rodrigues |
PUC |
91.50% |
Mrs.Felcy & Mr. George Alfred Rodrigues |
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Reevan Chris Pinto |
PUC |
91.66% |
Mrs.Morline & Mr. Ronald W Pinto |
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Divya Marina Quadras |
B.Com |
82.16% in Final year |
Mrs. Irene & Mr. Stephen Quadros |
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Sylvia Dias |
B.E (E&C) |
75.93% in Final year |
Mrs.Mary & Mr. K.A. Dias |
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Rowena Mariette Sequeira |
B.E (Tcom) |
CGPA 9.26, Fourth Rank |
Mrs.Jezabel & Mr. Ronald Sequeira |
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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 |
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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:
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Kalanjali2013 Winners List |
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Category |
Prize |
Name |
Association |
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Konkani Singing Solo upto4th Std |
I |
AntheaD’Silva |
SEZARI, Bommanahalli |
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Konkani Singing Solo upto4th Std |
II |
Jaden Nonnis |
BKCS, Koramangala |
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Konkani Singing Solo upto4th Std |
III |
NishelD’Sa |
Ekvot, Bellandur |
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Konkani Singing Solo 5th to 12th Std |
I |
Dion Rodrigues |
SEZARI, Bommanahalli |
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Konkani Singing Solo 5th to 12th Std |
II |
Calvin Suares |
KCWA, R T Nagar |
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Konkani Singing Solo 5th to 12th Std |
III |
Merlin D’Souza |
BKCS, Koramangala |
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Konkani Singing Solo College & Above |
I |
Carol D’Souza |
Konkani Samudai- Jayanagar |
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Konkani Singing Solo College & Above |
II |
LailaD’Souza |
Konkani Kulvar, Indiranagar |
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Konkani Singing Solo College & Above |
III |
Marian D’Souza |
Konkani Kulvar, Indiranagar |
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Konkani Singing Group |
I |
VanditaD’Silvaand Group |
SEZARI, Bommanahalli |
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Konkani Singing Group |
II |
RoshanPinto and Group |
SAKK, Marathahalli |
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Inter-Association BailaDance |
I |
KCA-chePikulleGulob |
KCA, Bangalore |
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Inter-Association BailaDance |
II |
DesiBaila |
KONCAB |
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Inter-Association Dance above 35yrs |
I |
Challenging Stars |
KCWA, R T Nagar |
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Inter-Association Dance above 35yrs |
II |
KCA-choBavlyo |
KCA, Bangalore |
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Inter-Association Comedy Skit |
I |
Steven D’Silvaand group |
KONCAB |
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Inter-Association Comedy Skit |
II |
Rayanand Group |
SAKK, Marathahalli |
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Fancy Dress Solo uptoUKG |
I |
IshelD’Almeida |
KONCAB |
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Fancy Dress Solo uptoUKG |
II |
AanyaMichelle D’Souza |
KCWA, R T Nagar |
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Fancy Dress Solo uptoUKG |
III |
NewinPinto |
SAKK, Marathahalli |
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Fancy Dress Solo 1st to 4th Std |
I |
Joshua D’Almeida |
KONCAB |
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Fancy Dress Solo 1st to 4th Std |
II |
Chris Pinto |
SAKK, Marathahalli |
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Fancy Dress Solo 1st to 4th Std |
III |
SujayLobo |
Ekvot, Bellandur |
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Fancy Dress Solo 5th to 7th Std |
I |
Lionel Miranda |
SAKK, Marathahalli |
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Fancy Dress Solo 5th to 7th Std |
II |
NowelPinto |
SAKK, Marathahalli |
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Fancy Dress Solo 5th to 7th Std |
III |
Nash Mathias |
Ekvot, Bellandur |
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Fancy Dress Solo 8th to 12th Std |
I |
Allan I Fernandes |
KCWA, R T Nagar |
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Fancy Dress Solo 8th to 12th Std |
II |
Anjali Lobo |
SEZARI, Bommanahalli |
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Fancy Dress Solo 8th to 12th Std |
III |
Kurt Pinto |
SAKK, Marathahalli |
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Fancy Dress Solo College and Above |
I |
Naveen Pinto |
SAKK, Marathahalli |
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Fancy Dress Solo College and Above |
II |
ShanthiPinto |
SAKK, Marathahalli |
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Fancy Dress Solo College and Above |
III |
LeenaLobo |
SEZARI, Bommanahalli |
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Fancy Dress Group |
I |
Alex Lewis & group |
BKCS, Koramangala |
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Fancy Dress Group |
II |
AkilDsouza& group |
Konkani Samudai- Jayanagar |
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Inter-Association Dance upto7th Std |
I |
Wonderkidz |
KONCAB |
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Inter-Association Dance upto7th Std |
II |
Natasha & Group |
SEZARI, Bommanahalli |
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Inter-Association Dance 8th Stdand above |
I |
VenessaRodrigues & Grp |
KCWA, R T Nagar |
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Inter-Association Dance 8th Stdand above |
II |
LavitaPaisand Group |
MKCK, KalyanNagar |