Mangalore : ‘Konkani Utsav’ , a two-day Konkani singing and dance competitions was inaugurated at Kalaangan on August 19, Thursday at 9.30am.
The competition were jointly organized by Mandd Sobhann, Konkani Prachar Sanchalan, Naach Sobhann and Konkani Yuva Awaz on the occasion ‘Konkani Manyatha Divas-2010’
Chief Guest, Allen C A Pereira, the Chairman of Bank of Maharastra unfurled the Konkani flag. Speaking on the occasion, he requested the Konkani speaking people to preserve the Konkani language. He also announced a fixed deposit of Rs 1,001 in the Bank of Maharastra to the youngest participant in the competitions.
Eric Ozario, gurkaar Mandd Sobhann welcomed the gathering on the occasion.
Louie J Pinto, president of Mandd Sobhann, Roy Castelino, president of Konkani Prachar Sanchalan ans Roshan Castelino, president of Konkani Yuva Awaz, and the leader of Naach Sobhann Avil D’Cruz were present on the occasion.