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'Patang' Flies High at One Act Konkani Play Competition in Kuwait 'Patang' directed by Joe Ferreira (Assolna) bagged the first prize for the best performance at the 2nd annual Konkani One Act Play Competition, organized by United Club of Utorda-Kuwait (UCU), in association with Goan Welfare Society (GWS)-Kuwait. 'Khoro Monis' by Salu Faleiro (Betalbatim) and 'Xermavn' by Lancy Rodrigues (Mungllur) were judged 'first runner' and 'second runner-up prize winners by panel of judges to the affirmative nod of the audience. Consolation prizes were awarded to 'Jivit Ek Odruxtt' by Mariano Lucas Diniz (Canacona) and 'Ho Neai Koslo'? directed by Domnick Araujo (Santa Cruz) and written by Maria Rodrigues (Mandur). Donald Colaco who played the role of Rainer and Jane Colaco who excelled in her role as Vinola in 'Patang' drama were adjudged the best male and female actors respectively. Best script and Best Director awards were bagged by Joe Ferreira for his drama 'Patang' and Salu Faleiro 'Khoro Monis' respectively. Best stage setting went to 'Khoro Monis' The president of UCU, Chequinho Fernandes introduced the chief guest Tony Cordeiro and Guest of honor Filomena Cordeiro and welcomed the audience. In his brief speech, the chief guest congratulated and praised the organizers and members of the UCU. The songs in the interlude by renowned Konkani stage professional and new artistes. It was a great opening for the new artistes to display their hidden talents. The trio 'Maim Bhas Konkani' by young blooming buds - Jonathan-Clifford-Terence - received tremendous applause from the audience as well as the trio 'Konkani Potram Sompli' sung by Three Utord'dekars Joe Frank-Laurente-Bernard. Michael D'Silva's song 'Mitai-i Pitai-i' encored many times. Award winner Bab Agnel's solo 'Padricho Xermanv’ also well received. Duo 'Devak Zap' by Seby Mask and Seby Ferns and 'Apovnnem' by Sylvester-Laurente created good impact, so too the duets of Ronnie-Jasmine 'Bagi Dis Ho Amchea Lognnacho'. and Donald-Jane's 'Tujem Borem Zanv' dazzled the audience. Mario de Majorda's 'Xidkavnni', Domnick's 'Khoxtt', Edward Estibeiro's 'Celina' , Joe Frank's opening song 'Monxeachi Ass' and Sylvester Vaz 'Avoi-Bapui' kept the audience regaled. The panel of Judges comprised of Judy Rodrigues, Cajetan de Savordem, Jennifer Rod, Anthony Corriea-Pienkar, and Roque Soares. UCU General secretary Richard Socorro Rodrigues proposed the vote of thanks.The much awaited results were announced by Chequinho Fernandes, and followed by the Treasurer Nicolau Rodrigues handing over the glittering trophies at the hands of the guest of honor Filomena Cordeiro. The show was compered by well known Konkani writer and poet Lino Dourado, and kept the crowd rolling with his super series of questions in "Amchea Vichar-Tumchi Zap" and humorous jokes. This competition was dedicated to Shennoi Goembab (Father of Konkani Literature) and Dr. Jack de Sequeira (Father of Opinion Poll) and a minute silence was observed in their memory. The musical score throughout the competition was provided by Shahu and sound provided by Thomas. It would be worth mentioning that among the audience, a wide spectrum of Konkani lovers, delighted by the new faces on the Konkani stage, confirmed this writer's view that as in the past, Konkani has been nurtured in Kuwait with the support of the Goan and the Mangalorean community. Courtesy by : www.goa-world.net ===== http://www.goa-world.net/poems http://www.goa-world.net/poems/lino __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
