Konkanni cultural show in Bahrain
Claud- Reena steal the show

 

 

After successfully staging the debut cultural programme in 2001, The “ Konkani Kutam” exhibited it’s amplitude magninimously in displaying their cohesion to launch their second cultural show to entertain the crowd of around 1000 gathered in Sacred Heart Church, Bishop Tirinanzi Hall at 7.30pm on 23rd May 2002. The Konkani Cultural Programme was organised by “ Konkani Kutam” under the patronage of “ Konkan Singers Club”.

 

 

Claud D’souza who is honoured with “Kalashree” for his outstanding  contribution to singing & music in his individual performance in gulf proved his efficacy elegantly with veteran singer & “Melody Queen” Reena D’souza to enthrall the crowd judiciously. Reena D’souza is also a well known singer in Hindi, Marathi, Tulu & Gujrati. The galaxy of local singers Jossy Sequeira, Richard Pais, Sydney Correa, Maxy Sequeira, Muriel Gomes, Samanta Andrade &
Baby Esther displayed their talents in singing to lend credible support to  the main artists.

The comedy skit “ Badyachi Bayl” written by renowned writer CJS Taccode &  ably directed by Henry Almeida created laughing riot among the crowd with spectacular performance in acting by Hilary Tellis, Edward Almeida, Gracy Pais, Muriel Gomes,Charles D’mello, Cynthia Pais & Joel D’sa.

 

Prakash D’costa, Ivan D’souza, Alwyn Peres, Walter Noronha & Stany D’souza  excelled in comedy for loud applause & the dance artists charmed the crowd with stunning performance.

“Harmonics” led by Joseph provided melliflous music.
Renowned M.C, Ronald Olivera proficiently compered the programme.
Clifford D’souza, The President of Konkan Singers Club honoured Claud  D’souza with a shawl & memento was presented by Benny Barboza. Clarence Saldhana, President of Karnataka Social Club honoured Reena D’souza with a shawl & memento was presented by John Mascarenhas.

 

The presence of Praveen Fernandes, A scholar in various fields added attraction to the programme.

Our Bahrain correspondent