Bangalore: KonCAB's Kalanjali-2012 Brings Young Talents to the Fore
Report: Alban Lewis
Pics: Lancy
Bangalore, Nov 5: Konkani Catholic Association Bangalore (KonCAB) organized 'Kalanjali-2012' a colourful and entertaining annual cultural event at St Francis Xavier Girls High School, Frazer Town, Bangalore on Sunday November 4.
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 Fr Joseph D’Souza.
Well-known 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 with 85 percent and above marks and cachelors/masters degree final year with 75% and above marks.
The function concluded around 8 pm with a vote of thanks by KonCAB honorary secretary Jhonas D’Souza.
Traditional Mangalorean food prepared by Asha Caterers was on sale at the venue.