Mumbai: St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road® organized “Konkani Talent Competition” at St. Joseph’s Church Hall 18th August, 2019, in preparation for Konakni Manyata divas and Monti Fest which is to be celebrated on 8th September 2019. The competition was in Elocution, Singing, Dance, Kavita Recital and Vovyo-Verse categories. This competition was held for the Konkani speaking parishioners of St. Joseph’s Church Mira Road.

Well known Konkani Writer/Poet and Critic, Mr. Valley Quadros; famous Konkani actor Mr. Gregory Sequira Niddodi, and Konkani Leader Mrs. Veronica were the judges. With Blessings of Fr. Melwyn D’Cunha, OCD, Spiritual Director of the Association and Parish Priest, Assocition President Mr. John Crasta and Secretary Mr. Jerald D Souza inaugurated the competition by prayer.

After the competition, judges praised the participants, guiding them to improve further. “We are privileged to see such a great Konkani Talent in MiraRoad” said Mr. Valley Quadros. Mr.Gregory said “Konkani language has a great future ahead” and congratulated all participants. “Don’t ignore such opportunities to showcase your Talents” advised Mrs. Veronica to the Participants.
The Prizes were announced at the end and the Prize winners will be Felicitated on 8th of September on the occasion of Konkani Manyata Divas and Monti Fest Celebration.

The programme was compered by Mr.Henry Sequira Vice-President of the Association.