NATIONAL INTEGRATION SINGING COMPETITION HELD AT BETALBATIM
NATIONAL INTEGRATION SINGING COMPETITION
AT BETALBATIM
On 2nd October, 2006, the Social Club of Betalbatim witnessed the Gandhi Jayanti Programme headed by the President of the Social Club, Mrs. Clara Cota. The highlight of this programme was the National Integration Group singing competition which was held at the Secondary School level. A total of 9 schools participated in this event. Among the dignitaries present for the function were the chief guest, Honorable Minister of agriculture and animal husbandry, Mr. Mickey Pacheco, the guest of honor Prof. Nelly Rodrigues, member of Zilla Parishad and the Sarpanch of Betalbatim, Mr. Miguel Pereira. The members of the jury included Rev. Fr.Derrick Fernandes, Mr. Acacio Pereira and Mrs.Terezinha Furtado.
The programme commenced with the Dandi March which comprised of students shouting slogans to promote national integrity and unity among the people. The portrait of Mahatma Gandhi was garlanded. There were speeches, poetry recited and songs sung to commemorate the event. This was followed by the competition among the 9 schools. It was fascinating to see and hear the future citizens of India singing in their melodious voices about their nation. As the competition neared its end, Mrs. Clara Cota honored some of the handicapped people of the village by presenting them a small token. the prize distribution ceremony revealed that the 1st place was bagged by Perpetual Succour Convent High School, Navelim, followed by St. Anthony’s High School, Majorda, and lastly by St. Jude’s High School, Betalbatim. This event, which was compered by Ms Florence Rebello, finally wound up with the singing of the National Anthem.
Maria Lourdes Da Costa e Barreto
On 2nd October, 2006, the Social Club of Betalbatim witnessed the Gandhi Jayanti Programme headed by the President of the Social Club, Mrs. Clara Cota. The highlight of this programme was the National Integration Group singing competition which was held at the Secondary School level. A total of 9 schools participated in this event. Among the dignitaries present for the function were the chief guest, Honorable Minister of agriculture and animal husbandry, Mr. Mickey Pacheco, the guest of honor Prof. Nelly Rodrigues, member of Zilla Parishad and the Sarpanch of Betalbatim, Mr. Miguel Pereira. The members of the jury included Rev. Fr.Derrick Fernandes, Mr. Acacio Pereira and Mrs.Terezinha Furtado.
The programme commenced with the Dandi March which comprised of students shouting slogans to promote national integrity and unity among the people. The portrait of Mahatma Gandhi was garlanded. There were speeches, poetry recited and songs sung to commemorate the event. This was followed by the competition among the 9 schools. It was fascinating to see and hear the future citizens of India singing in their melodious voices about their nation. As the competition neared its end, Mrs. Clara Cota honored some of the handicapped people of the village by presenting them a small token. the prize distribution ceremony revealed that the 1st place was bagged by Perpetual Succour Convent High School, Navelim, followed by St. Anthony’s High School, Majorda, and lastly by St. Jude’s High School, Betalbatim. This event, which was compered by Ms Florence Rebello, finally wound up with the singing of the National Anthem.
Maria Lourdes Da Costa e Barreto
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