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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