The tentative programme of the KONKAN FRUIT FEST prepared at a meeting of the Organising Committee is as under:
Thursday, 5 May 2005.
Receipt of fresh fruit entries at the venue [Promenade, opposite old GMC, DBB Marg, Panaji] upto 2.00 P.M. Setting up of the display, knowldge and sales stalls. [Security provided] from 3.00 P.M. Judging of competition entries from 4.00 P.M.
Thursday, 5 May 2005.
Receipt of fresh fruit entries at the venue [Promenade, opposite old GMC, DBB Marg, Panaji] upto 2.00 P.M. Setting up of the display, knowldge and sales stalls. [Security provided] from 3.00 P.M. Judging of competition entries from 4.00 P.M.
Friday, 6 May 2005
10.30 A.M. Inaugural Function.
12.00 noon KONKAN FRUIT FEST open for public viewing.
3.00 P.M. Entries accepted for fruit products [ fresh and preserved
catergories] fruit cakes, tarts, fruit salads, fruit platter, fruit trifle,
fruit souffle, juices, squashes, wines, jams, preserves, candy, pickles,
etc. If there are less than 3 entries in a product group, it will be clubbed
under miscellenaeous catergory. Prizes will be awarded the same day.
5.00 P.M. Mango eating competition for both genders. [Competitors to
bring about a dozen mangoes to eat in 3 minutes. Net weight of pulp eaten,
without the aid of any implements like knife,etc will be the criterion for
judging. Mangoes may be washed but not otherwise tampered in advance.]
5.30 P.M. Fruit carving and Fruit basket decor demonstration.
6.00 P.M. Participatory cultural programmes by local amateur
performers[
Enquiries welcome] mand prize distribution.
8.00 P.M. Fest closed for the day.
Saturday, 07 May 2005
10.00 A.M. KONKAN FRUIT FEST open to public.
10.30 A.M. Fruit Carving competition.
11.30 A.M. Fruit decor/basket competition.
4.00 P.M. Watermelon eating competition. [Ladies/Gents]
4.30 P.M. Fruit Fancy Dress/Fashion Competition for children [Tiny tots,
Primary School, Others]
5.30 P.M. Prize Distribution and entertainment programme.
8.00 P.M. Fest closed for the day.
Sunday, 8 May 2005
09.00 A.M. KONKAN FRUIT FEST open to public.
10.00 A.M. Fruit Quiz [ Prizes for individual questions; open to all]
11.00 A.M. Papaya eating competition for both genders [bring your own fruits.]
4.00 P.M. Banana eating competition.
5.00 P.M. Valedictory function & Prize Distribution.
6.00 P.M. Competition Section closed to public. Return of entries to
competitors/nominees.
8.00 P.M. KONKAN FRUIT FEST closed for the year.
Individuals and groups who would like to perform on stage, display and sell fruits or home-scale fruit products may please contact on mobile 9822982676 or 9822124032 or 9890525833. This is your event facilitated by the Botanical Society of Goa.
The confirmed programme will be announced by 25 April 2005 after consultation with co-organizers and the local authorities.
Viva Konkan and Goa.
Miguel Braganza
9822982676
(Originally posted to THE GOAN FORUM)
GLIMPSES OF LAST YEAR'S EVENT:
KONKAN FRUIT FEST: The second Konkan Fruit Fest will be held from 7 to 9 May, 2004, at Campal-Panjim, with an exhibition of various fruits and fruit products from the Konkan region of India, plus competitions for various fruits of the season including mango, cashew, jack, sapota/chickoo, guava, bullsheart/anona, soursop, Lakoocha/vomt, Bhirand/Kokum, Mangosteen, Star fruit/Carambola, Jamun/Rose apple, Indian Cherry/carvanda, banana, papaya, pine-apple, etc. On-the-spot competitions will be held in fruit eating including papaya eating. Fruits, juices, fruit plates, syrups, squashes, preserves, wines, etc will be on display and sale besides fruit plants. ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
UPCOMING EVENTS IN KUWAIT:
MAY BALL 2005
Organized by Goan Welfare Society (GWS)-Kuwait
Date: 12th May 2005, Venue: Safir Palace Hotel, Riggea
Band: Stepping Stones Highlights: Crowning of the MAY QUEEN 2005.
Enjoy the Goan hospitality at its best.
MARIO DE MAJORDA's KONKANI DRAMA "CHUKLELIM PANVLAM"
Presented by FERNS BROTHERS.
Date: 24th June 2005, Venue: Hawalli A/C. Auditorium.
KONKANI MUSICAL SHOW "Tum Voir Aum Sokol" - A Rip-Roaring Comedy
Blockbuster. Cast: Formidable artistes from Goa, Mumbai and Kuwait.
Date: 9th Sept. 2005 Venue: Hawalli A/C. Auditorium
Written & Directed by Kuwait's Konkani Comedian Philip.
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