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Daijiworld Media Network—Mangalore (RD/CN)
Mangalore, Sep 10: ‘Monti Fest Dabajo’, comprising various competitions of Konkani folk dance and ‘Vovyo Verse’, was held at 3.00 pm on Tuesday September 8 at Cordel Hall, Kulshekar.
The programme was organized by the Holy Cross parish unit of Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) and led by their cultural committee as part of the diamond jubilee celebrations of ICYM unit.
ICYM spiritual director and Cordel parish priest Fr Valerian Pinto presided over the programme. Konkani poet Melvyn Rodrigues was the chief guest on the occasion.
ICYM deputy director Fr Arun Lobo, assistant parish priest Fr Rajesh Rosario, ICYM co-ordinator Susheel Noronha, parish council vice-president Victor Vaz, secretary George D’Souza, and ICYM president Alwyn Tauro, were present on the dais.
Rodrigues also presented prizes to the winners of cricket and throwball tournaments held in 2008.
Speaking on the occasion, he said that the personality of an individual was shaped on the basis of society, religion, and culture. He added, “The Cordel unit of ICYM has strengthened its presence in the parish and managed to repay the debt of society over the years”.
Fr Valerian Pinto in his presidential address said that the feast of Nativity of Mary (Monti Fest) was dedicated to all girls and urged the parishioners to respect women.
A community sharing of delicacies prepared out of new crop was held during the concluding ceremony.
Parish ICYM president Alwyn Tauro welcomed the gathering. Parish council vice-president Victor Vaz proposed the vote of thanks. ICYM secretary Pricilla Deena Sequeira and cultural committee secretary Lita Rasquinha compered the programme.