Inter-Parish cultural competition -Sangam-2010- held

Inter-Parish cultural competition -Sangam-2010- held

Mangalore Today News Network

Moodubelle, 08 November 2010: It was an evening with a difference as the Inter-parish cultural competition ‘Sangam-2010’ organized by the ICYM Unit of Moodubelle on Sunday, 7 November 2010 from 4.30 pm brought forth the best talents from the parishioners of Shirva, Pamboor, Udyavar, Kuntalnagar and Thottam. Not only the participants presented various items to manifest their talents to the fullest extent but also entertained the capacity audience who spontaneously cheered each and every performance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘Sangam-2010’ was organized by the ICYM, Moodubelle Unit as part of the centenary celebrations of the establishment of St. Lawrence Parish, Belle. The Programme was presided over by Fr. Joswey Fernandes, parish priest of Moodubelle. Fr. Wiliam Martis, Director of ICYM, Udupi Deanery was the chief guest. Other guests of honour included Fr. Charles Noronha, parish priest of Udyavar, Fr. Stany Fernndes, assistant parish priest of Shirva, Fr. Edwin D’Souza, Coordinator of MSW, St. Mary’s College, Shirva, Fr. Frederick D’Souza, parish priest of Thottam, Fr. Paul Sequeira, Fr. Lancy Saldanha ,Mr. Henry Fernandes-vice president of the Parish Pastoral Council and Mrs. Meera Lobo-secretary of the Parish Pastoral Council.

Rohan D’Souza, secretary of ICYM Moodubelle Unit as well as Udupi Deanery conducted the stage programme. Prayer hymn was sung by Brenda Martis and Prima Mathias. Bradley Martis, president of ICYM, Moodubelle Unit welcomed the guests with flowers. The ‘Sangam-2010’ was inaugurated by Fr. Willaim Martis along with the guests on the stage lighting the sparklers befitting the occasion of Diwali.

Fr. William Martis in his message explained the meaning of the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) by giving various examples. He emphasized on the essence of Indian culture especially maintaining good relationship with family members, neighbours and others and respect to elders. Further he said that elders should give good example to their children, have love and respect to our mother tongue-Konkani and appealed the parents that they should teach Konkani to their children.

The sponsors of the ‘Sangam-2010’ were honoured by Fr. Joswey Fernandes by offering them flowers. Fr. William Martis gave away consolation gifts to the participants and prizes to the winners in children’s photograph competition organized by the ICYM. The first prize in the photogenic child went to Pearl Rishona D’Souza of St. John the Baptist I Ward, second prize to Hanisha Maria Aranha of St. john Baptist II Ward and third prize to Averl Ria Alva of St. John the Baptist I ward.

Fr. Joswey Fernandes in his presidential message narrated the circumstances that led to the organization of the inter-parish cultural competition-‘Sangam-2010’ by the ICYM Moodubelle and wished well to all participating parishes in the cultural competition ’Sangam-2010’.

Following the stage programme, Lloyd Rebello, treasurer of ICYM introduced the three judges of the competition- Dr. Norbert Lobo, lecturer of Economics, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, Dr. Nery Cornelio, lecturer in Political Science,Milagres College, Kallianpur, Mr. Edward Larsen D’Souza, lecturer in Political Science, St. Lawrence Composite PU College, Moodubelle.

Cyprian Castelino, representative of Moodubelle ICYM to Udupi Varado and Maxim D’Sa anchored the cultural competitions efficiently and in a lively manner. The competition was held in the categories, jokes, group songs, group dance, skit and master of ceremonies.

First of all the Kuntalnagar parish presented their performance followed by Pamboor who had a grand entry to the stage through the centre of the hall with band and people carrying various items as ‘hore-kanike’. The group comprised of children, youth and adults who presented a full-throated group song. Vincent Alva in his inimitable style presented a skit along with his wife, Mrs. Sarita Alva and group that was hilarious and kept the audience in humour. The skit was followed by a group dance that was well presented. Through another skit the group presented social messages.

Udyavar was the third parish to present their performance beginning with two children dancing to a Marathi folk song, group song and a skit on hilarious situation in a classroom followed by a duet dance. The fourth parish to entertain the audience and manifest their talents was Shirva. First of all they presented a group song eulogizing Konkani-‘Jai Konkani…’ followed by a skit on family problems. The renowned actor Merwin Aranha presented a unique dance in five minutes changing sarees five times during the course of the dance. Thottam was the last parish to present their performance with a group song on the model family followed by a comic skit and group dance to the tune of ‘Aami dhogee sezari…’ The last item presented by the Thottam group was a skit on family values.

Following the computation of the points assigned by the three judges: the following parishes were declared as the winners of the inter-parish cultural competition ‘Sangam-2010’:

Pamboor Parish: First Prize-Trophy and Rs.2000/-
Shirva Parish: Second Prize-Trophy and Rs.1,500/-
Thottam Parish: Third Prize-Trophy and Rs.1000/-
Kuntalnagar and Udyavar parishes were given consolation trophies.

The following parishes secured prizes-trophy and Rs.500/- for their individual items:
1. Best M.C.- Mrs. Sarita Alva, Pamboor
2. Best Jokes-Pamboor
3. Best Group Song-Pamboor
4. Best group dance-Shirva
5. Best Skit-Pamboor

There was a lot of excitement when the prizes were announced and presented by Fr. Joswey Fernandes and Fr. William Martis. The participation from all the parishes was quite overwhelming and the joy of the winners in various competitions was exhilarating.

By conducting this inter-parish cultural completion ‘Sangam-2010’ in an efficient and organized manner, the ICYM Unit of Moodubelle has manifested that they can do wonders with proper leadership, guidance and encouragement. According to Bradley Martis, president of ICYM, all members of ICYM had given their full cooperation and worked unitedly to make this event a great success.

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