Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Dec 10: ICYM Kalmady unit, in collaboration with ICYM Udupi diocese, hosted a vibrant cultural evening titled ‘Dabajik Sanj’ on December 8. The event, held at the Stella Maris Church Grounds, showcased inter-parish skit performances and dance competitions, drawing enthusiastic participation from various parishes.
The programme was inaugurated by Fr Baptist Menezes, rector of Our Lady of Velankanni Shrine, Kalmady, who presided as the chief guest. Other dignitaries included Ida D'Souza, vice president of the Parish Pastoral Council; Stany Menezes, secretary; and Jeneview Lobo, the event coordinator, who conducted the proceedings.
The skit performances saw six teams competing: Naspi Nekethra from Kemmannu, Haltha ani Doltha from Kuntalnagar, Darya Nekethram from Gangolli, Milarchi Tara from Milagres, Manoranjan Kalakars from Mount Rosary, and Thambdi Chamdi from Udupi. Adding to the entertainment, three teams performed comedy acts: Bindas from Pernal, Bhalayk Daij from Kalmady, and the ICYM Central Council DEXCO.
The performances impressed the audience with their creativity and flawless execution.
In the dance competition, Thambdi Chamdi from Udupi secured the first prize, followed by Haltha ani Doltha from Kuntalnagar in second place, and Naspi Nekethra from Kemmannu in third place.
All participating teams were honored with tokens of appreciation.
The event was judged by Gavin Rodrigues, Delitia Pereira, and Rahul Pinto. The valedictory ceremony featured Fr Steven Fernandes, director of ICYM Udupi diocese, who praised the efforts of the Kalmady unit in organizing the grand event.
Fr Alban D'Souza, rector of St Lawrence Basilica, Attur Karkala; Fr Ronson D'Souza, director of ICYM Udupi deanery; Fr Charles Menezes, deanery head, Udupi deanery; Fr Stany B Lobo, parish priest of Kuntalnagar; and Fr Baptist Menezes, parish priest of Kalmady, graced the occasion.
Former ICYM Kalmady unit president and Udupi diocese ICYM former president Dion D'Souza, along with ICYM Udupi diocese president Godwin Mascarenhas, also attended the event.
The event was spearheaded by ICYM Kalmady unit president Rouvin Pereira, secretary Ashwini Lasrado, and animator Edwin Mendonsa. The primary sponsors, Joylis Noronha and Madonna Beach Resort, Mattu, were recognized and honoured for their support.
The programme concluded on a high note with a meal arranged for all attendees. Special acknowledgments were extended to Edwin Mendonsa for his contributions, and to Jeeza Mendonsa and Lavina D'Sa for their excellent coordination.
Daijiworld.com and Daijiworld247 were the official media partners of the event.