4th Annual One-Act Konkani Play Competition in Kuwait
Results of the 4th Annual One Act Konkani Play competition in Kuwait organized by United Club of Utorda in association with Goan Welfare Society (GWS) held this evening (Friday, January 28, 2005) at the Gulf English School Auditorium, Rumeithiya, Kuwait, as follows:
"Suriyak Laglam Giran" - written and directed by Ignatius de Xelvon was adjudged the best play and was awarded the first prize, followed by "Kimsam" - written and directed by Salu Faleiro (Betalbatim) and "Mog Diat", written by Domingos Araujo and directed by Felix de Merces respectively as the second and third prize winners.
"Ami Sukhi Lok Dukhi" - written and directed Anthony Carr (Quepem) was placed in the fourth position. Joe Fereira's (Assolna) "Lokak Zai Zalear" was also staged, but was not part of the competition.
As done year after year since 2000, the organizers introduced Bab Alrich Miranda who sang Alfred Rose's "Kampala", and Bab Palen D'Costa "Viva Goa" to the accompaniment of two young girls (whose choreography added spice to the song), as well as Mangalore's ace singer Thelma Veena D'Souza "Avaz" for the very first time on stage in Kuwait.
The chief guest was Soccoro De Mello, the most popular musician in Kuwait. Songs - solo, duo, duets and trios - by popular singers including Jose Rod (Tiatrist), Ignatius de Xelvon (Porgottni), Gracy Morais (Cheddva Chotur Rau), Joaquim Fernandes (Bogmalocho Ganv), Rony & Jashime (Chintun Bogleanv Ami), Bab Graham Rodrigues (Saibachea Festak), Bab Agnelo (Ostori), Zoroaster Coelho (Chukh), M. Luis & Leena (Bhuimkamp), Micheal D'Silva (Amcho Bhavart), Nelson Fernandes (Livrament Saibinn), Seby & Seby (Novea Kollakorank Sondi Diat), Laurent-Sylvester-Donald (Moroch Oxem Goddta), Simon Gonsalves (Adhar) and Micheal D'Silva (Bus Driver).
The programme was well compered by United Club of Utorda's Lino B. Dourado and Richard Rodrigues in Konkani. At the start, Milagres Rodrigues, Vice President welcomed the guests. The stage management was done by Benny Vaz.
The prizes were distributed at the hands of the chief guest, Soccoro De Mello and the ceremony was well conducted by Laurente Pereira, flanked by Chequinho Fernandes, President and other UCU's committee members.
The organizers thanked among the scores of individuals and entities whose contributions were well appreciated and thanked for including A.Ferns (Video), Agnelo Fernandes (Agie), Albano Pinto, Bernardo Fernandes, Blandino Viegas, , Branny D'Souza, Brito D'Costa, Cajetan Godinho, Carmo Santos, Celine Fernandes, Domnic Fernandes, Franics Mascarenhas, Gasper Silveira, Goa Caterers, Gustavo Fernandes, Inacinho Faleiro, Joaquim D'Costa, Jose Rod, Joseph D'Souza, Laurent Botelho, Laurente Pereira, Lawry Miranda, Lulu Rodrigues, Mathew Goes, Menino Duarte (Cisco), Menino Monteiro, Nazareth Azavedo, Pedro Fernandes, Peter Pereira (Sultan Center), Roque Gonsalves, Royal Lins Beauty Parlour (Abbasiya), Sarto Baptista, Saturino Pereira, Seby Menezes, Shawn Fernandes, Thomas Dias, Wataniya Telecom (Finance Department), Waleed (Kuwaiti), and Wilson Coelho.
Special thanks were voiced to all the directors, writers, singers, actors, actresses, dancers, Arab Times, Kuwait Times, The Times newspapers, Goanet, Goa-World.Com, Raja Stores, Santano Alfonso, Spiders (Sound), Shahu Almeida (the Musician), Gasper Ameida, Tiburcio Rebello, Rewon Gomes, and the chief guest Socorro De Mello, guests of honour, and to all attendees.
A game of housie was conducted during the break time. The proceeds of which was announced to go to the village school in Utorda.
It is interesting to note that the full house crowd just loved the event and it goes to show the popularity of the organizers - United Club of Utorda and G.W.S. - and the selection of the participating local artistes. Heads of several Goan associations were present for the event including committee members of G.WS.
The sound system and stage management together with the lovely audience deserves praise.
Press reporters and photographers from Kuwait's English dailies attended the event.
The best character actor award was presented to Simon Gonsalves. Gracy Morais was selected for the best actress award. Ignatius de Xelvon was adjudged the best actor as well as the best director for "Suriak Laglam Girean". Best play writer award was presented to Salu Faleiro for "Kimsam".
- Report by www.goa-world.com team, relayed directed from Rumeithiya, Kuwait at 9:55 p.m.
(with input from United Club of Utorda and Gaspar Almeida).
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