St. Michael’s Choir, Orlim bagged the First Prize in the Open Category at the All Goa Carol Singing Contest held at the Church Park, Betalbatim. Our Lady of Rosary H. School, Fatorda clinched the top spot in the Schools Category. Goa Medical College, Bambolim, and St. Xavier’s College Mapuça got the 2nd & 3rd places respectively in the Open Category,
while St. Jude’s H. School, Betalbatim and King’s School , St. Jose de Areal got the 2 nd and 3 rd prizes respectively in the Schools Category. Twelve Choirs took part in the Annual Competition organised by Betalbatim Cricket Club
Chief Guest Fr. Pascoal Afonso, Parish Priest congratulated the winners and commended the Club for bringing the best choirs from all over Goa to the village, year after year and the excellent organisational standards maintained.
Mr. Constancio Miranda, Sarpanch who presided, commended the club and wished the participants and the large audience a joyous Christmas season and a Happy New Year 2018.
Mr. Franklin Fernandes thanked the generous sponsors and the participants. Mrs. Carafina Pereira, Proprietor of Martin’s Corner was the Guest of Honour. Mrs. Alice D’Souza and Mr. Augusto Soares adjudicated the contest, while Xavier Cota and Wilma Noronha hosted the event.
Report by Xavier Cota
