Modankap/Bantwal: A Konkani poetry recitation competition was held on November 4 at the Modankap school hall.
Melyvn Rodrigues, founder President of Kavita Trust, spoke to the audience about the importance of Konkani language and its growth and read out the rules and regulations of the competition.
There were two categories for the competition- below 15 years and above 15 years. Around 30 people participated in the competition.
Andrew L Dcunha, Averyl Rodrigues and Stany Bela, were the judges for the event.
On behalf of the judges, Andrew congratulated all the participants and appreciated their parents for the encouragement. Fr. Ashwin L Crasta, Asst Parish Priest, Bantwal Church gave the certificates to the participants and addressed the gathering.
Sunil Lewis, the Animator of ICYM Bantwal, compered the Inauguration. Anisha Frank gave the vote of thanks. ICYM President Avinash Dsouza and Secretary Annet Dsouza monitored the event.