Media Release

Bantwal, Sep 23: The closing ceremony of the Konkani Traditional Songs Course, organized by Mandd Sobhann, in association with the Agrar Choir, was held on Sunday, September 22 at the Agrar Parish hall.

Mandd Sobhann Coordinator Naveen Lobo and the vice president of Agrar Parish Council Pius Rodrigues handed over the certificates to the participants, who had completed the course.

Trainer of the workshop Eric Ozario, parish council Secretary Vincent Carlo and choir president Clementine Noronha were present on the dais. Anita D'Sa emerged as the best trainee and was awarded a cash prize of Rs 1,000. Alban D'Souza and Anita D’Sa shared their experiences of the training programme.

Mandd Sobhann Gurkar, 'Vishwa Konkani Kala Ratn', Eric Ozario not only taught the participants various Konkani traditional songs, but also gave information about their importance, the way in which they evolved and the right way to sing them. 35 Konkani songs, which included the Bantwal Manddo, gumott songs, dekhnni, medleys of songs composed by legendary Konkani singers, voviyos and verses and lullabies.

Jaison Lobo, Dealle D'Souza and Olita Pinto assisted in singing, while Alron Rodrigues backed the songs on the keyboard.

Jasmine Lobo compered the programme, while organiser, Pritha Sequeira rendered the vote of thanks. 98 participants from Agrar, Loretto and Farla benefited from the training.

This training is already held at Mangalore, Honnavar and Kaikamba.