Kevin Rodrigues
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD/KR)
Udupi, Oct 29: Mother of Sorrows church, Udupi emerged winners at the diocese level Konkani singing competitions for the third consecutive year.
The contest was organized by St John Evangelist Church, ICYM Pangla unit for the 15th year in the row. Mount Rosary Church, Santhekatte and Holy Cross Church Byndoor won the second and third overall championship respectively.
In a day-long event, 26 parishes of the diocese with nearly 650 participants, young and old contested actively.
At the valedictory ceremony Fr Denis D’Sa presided over the function while Fr Valerian Mendonca, dean, Udupi deanery, Fr Ferdinand Gonsalves, parish priest, Pangala church, Fr Edwin D’Souza, director, youth commission Udupi diocese, Fr Royson Fernandes, assistant parish priest, Pangala church, Fr Vincent Coelho, principal, St John’s PU College, Pangala, Dion D’souza, president, ICYM, Udupi diocese, Victor Mendonca, Clara Mendonca, animators, ICYM Pangala unit, Mark Vaz, vice-president, Pangala parish, Seema D’souza, animator of 18 commission, Pangala parish were present on the occasion.
Fr Denis D’Sa began his address with a song of late Wilfy Rebimbus. “Without music our life is nothing. Music plays a vital role in our life. Organizing such event is not an easy task. We have witnessed this event since morning and it has come out so well. The main motive behind this is to get the hidden talent, to bring out the best musician in our diocese. We have so many graceful singers in our diocese. Let there be a healthy competition between us and let us accept the decisions gracefully. This will lead us to win the hearts of the people. And to the winners, let us not have ego about the same. I appreciate the senior singers who participated in the event.”
At the inauguration of the event in the morning Fr Stany B Lobo, chancellor of Udupi diocese unveiled the trophies of 15th Udupi diocese level inter-parish singing competition.
Inaugurating the event Fr Stany B Lobo said, “Even though all are not able to sing, we love to listen to music and enjoy the same. Even a deaf loves to listen to music. Music gives happiness to everyone, it gives peace of mind to everyone and it is an important part of life. Music brings out the best talents in us. To get this happiness out of us, ICYM Pangla has been organizing this inter-parish Konkani singing competition from last 14 years. I appreciate the youth of this parish; they have tried to bring out the talents in us. May this competition be a successful one; I wish all the competitors all the best.”
In his Introductory remark Fr Ferdinand Gonsalves, parish priest of St John the Evangelist Church, said, “Music is the language of heart, music is in growing trees and we human beings have given a shape to this by setting lyrics and tone. If words are the language of tongue, then music is the language of heart. It comforts when we are lonely and in sadness. Eric Ozario, Wilfy Rebimbus, Melwyn Peris have contributed much to the Konkani music. Reality shows like Gulf Voice of Mangalore, Muzo Thalo Gaitalo have given a huge platform to our Konkani singers. And the same our youth too are contributing from last 14 years. I wish all the very best for this program and to all the contestants.”
Veenal Castelino gave a brief introduction about the judges of the competition.
Judges of the event were Ivy D’Souza, Shakthinagar, Zeena Periera, Angelore, Roshan Crasta, Bela, and Meera Crasta, Bondel.
Prince Noronha, secretary ICYM Pangla unit welcomed the gathering. Joel proposed the vote of thanks.
Daijiworld.com and Daijiworld24x7 were the media partners of the event.
Results:
Under 10 boys solo
1. Aiden D'souza, Udupi
2. Ashton D'mello, Pangala
3. Gavin Martis, Mount Rosary
Under 10 girls solo
1. Delisha Britto, Udupi
2. Ashni Siyona Saldanhna, Shirva
3. Jiya Mendonca, Pangala
Under 10 mixed group
1. Mother of Sorrows, Udupi
2. Holy Cross Church, Byndoor
3. St, Peter's church, Barkur
Under 15 boys solo
1. Alwin Rodrigues, Byndoor
2. Rayan D'Silva, Mount Rosary
3. Aaron Chris D'souza, Pamboor
Under 15 girls solo
1. Samantha Mascarenhas , Udupi
2. Gloria Andrade, Mount Rosary
3. Melisha Fernandes, Byndoor
Under 15 mixed group
1. St John Evangelist Church, Pangala
2. Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva
3. Holy Cross Church, Byndoor
Above 15 men solo
1. Marvel D'souza, Udupi
2. Manoj D'souza, Shirva
3. Ashwin Rodrigues, Byndoor
Above 15 women solo
1. Deeksha Martina Lasardo, Kalmady
2. Rashmi Lewis, Mount Rosary
3. Nisha Fernandes, Mukamar
Above 15 duet
1. SanthoshD'silva and Jovita Fernandes, Mount Rosary
2. Shon Austin Mendonca and Reema Mathias, Kuntalnagar
3. Marvel D'souza and Shaila Fernandes, Udupi
Above 15 mixed group
1. Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi
2. St Evangelist Church, Pangala
3. Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva
Overall championship
1. Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi
2. Mount Rosary Church, Kallianpur
3. Holy Cross Church, Byndoor.