Media Release
Panaji, Sep 3: ‘Mhozo Des Mahan-2013’ an Inter School Choreographic dance competition with Konkani Songs on Patriotism, National Integration and Communal Harmony was organised by Tiatr Academy of Goa on August 26 at 10 am at the Institute Menezes Braganza Auditorium, Panaji wherein 24 schools from all over Goa took part .
The competition was held with the sole intention of promoting and inculcating the love for patriotism, National integration and communal harmony amongst the children through our mother tongue Konkani.
The first prize of Rs 7000/- plus a memento and a certificate was baged by Jesus and Mary Sarvajanik High School, Carambolim.
A J de Almeida High School,Ponda and St Mary’s High School,Varca baged the second and third prize of Rs 5000/- and 3000/- respectively along with a memento and a certificate.
Our Lady of the Rosary HighSchool, Donapaula was given a consolation prize comprising of a memento and a certificate. Supriya Sawant of Vidhya Vihar High School Thana, Cortalim was adjudged the Best Choreographer and was awarded Rs 2000/- plus a memento and a certificate.
Dr Wilfred Mesquita, Commissioner, N R I Affairs was the chief guest on the occasion and presented the awards in the presence of Prince Jacob, and Joe Rose president and vice president of TAG and member secretary Victor de Sa.
The competition was judged by Snaden Shawn and Adolfina Abreo, well know personalities from the dance field. The function was compered by Joy Fernandes, cultural organizer.