Mangaluru: The inauguration of the Konkani Sangh for the year 2018-19 was organised on June 29 at 3.30 pm at Fr. Robert Sequiera Hall, LCRI block.
The programme began by invoking God’s blessings. Rev. Fr. Melwin Pinto SJ, the Director of Radio Sarang and Konkani Institute was the guest of honour and Rony D’Cunha, a renowned singer was the chief guest.
After the inauguration, the Chief Guest unveiled the logo of the Konkani Sangh. “Parzal” the annual magazine of Konkani Sangh was released by Rev. Fr. Melwin Pinto. “Parzal” is a collection of students’ talents in the form of Konkani poems, stories, articles. Josna D’Souza is the Editor of “Parzal”.
Rony D’Cunha, in his address, expressed his happiness about the importance given to Konkani language in St. Aloysius College and promised to give all his support and wished them good luck for the future programmes.
Rev. Fr. Melwin Pinto, in his address, urged the gathering to be proud of the Konkani language and also showcase their talents for the glory of Konkani and its traditions.
The members of the Konkani Sangh entertained the gathering by singing the mando. Rony D’Cunha entertained the gathering by singing a melodious song by the Late. Wilfy Rebimbus.
Presidents of the Konkani Sangh, Renita Menezes and Renita Aranha, Konkani Department Staff Flora Castelino, Secretaries Lashwina Monteiro and Meghal D’Cunha were present on this occasion.
Renita Menezes the President of the Konkani Sangh, welcomed the gathering. Nishel compered the program and Meghal D’Cunha proposed a vote of thanks.
