Talents Day - 20 April 2014 Back

Talents Day was a great event to present the talents of our young, not so young and the elders of the Parish on Easter day evening as a part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The Talents day was inaugurated with the lighting of the lamp by the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Peter D’souza, Assistant Parish Priest Fr. Edwin Monis, Mr. Santosh Mariappa, the Chief Guest for the evening and a fellow Parishioner, Anil Patrao, Vice President of the Parish Pastoral Council, Edward Coelho, Secretary of the Parish Pastoral Council, Lizzy Fernandes and Carmelita D’souza, Animators of Yuva Spandan. The youth of Derebail invoked God’s blessing with the singing of a Hymn.  Lizzy Fernandes of Yuva Spandan welcomed the gathering. Fr. Peter D’souza in his inaugural address praised the immense talent of the parish in particular the children and the youth.  He said that Derebail Parish is well known in the diocese for the unity among parishioners. This was in display throughout the year and in particular today.

Mr. Alwyn Pais of Kapikad Ward gave a melodious performance on the flute.  He was introduced by Melroy Lobo and was honored by Lizzy Fernandes with flowers.  A short skit was enacted under the direction of Ms. Sonal Lobo on how we can get tempted into doing wrong deeds but God is always present to protect us.  This was followed by a comedy enactment by Sandesh Mascarenhas along with Pramila Furtado, Roshni Mascarenhas and Melroy lobo. A slide show on the events held during the Jubilee year beautifully prepared by Mr. Rohan Monis and Sheldon Alvares was presented. 

The Konkani Medley performed by the tiny tots of our Parish won the hearts of many. This Medley group consisted of 42 singers and 6 dancers. The children set no space for doubt in the minds of the audience that Konkani has a bright and a long lasting future. The dancers were trained by Melba Pinto, Sheral Veigas and Hansie Sequeira. The idea of the Konkani Medley was the brainchild of Lynsha Lobo and was executed under her guidance.

Prizes were distributed for the winners of the Variety Entertainment, Literature event and Sports day competitions.

This was followed by A Hip Hop and Couples dance directed by Rohan Monis. The team of Hansie Sequeira, Melville D’silva, Shaun Fernandes, Deon Fernandes, Denora Fernandes, Sharel Veigas, Sonal Veigas, Tresa Fernandes and Robin Monis presented a Free Style dance.  This dance was directed by Hansie Sequeira and Melba Pinto.  The skit by Sandesh Mascarenhas and team was indeed entertaining.

Nisha Therezina along Lavina Patrao, Lavita D’souza, Preston Sequeira, Sonal Lobo, Joan Pais, Priya Lobo, Savina D’souza, Yvonne Sequeira and Llewellyn Lobo presented ‘Hand Mime’ a unique art form. The day ended with all joining and having fun in the Baila dance.

Mrs. Carmelita D’souza proposed the Vote of Thanks and thanked the gathering for their support and enthusiasm. The event was compeered by Maizy Carol Fernandes and Melroy Lobo.