Grand 8th Anniversary celebration of NBJ at Carmel Hill
The 8th Anniversary of Konkani monthly, “Naman Ballok Jesu”, was held on Saturday Dec. 10th at Carmel hill. The programe began with a prayer dance presented by the youth of Infant Mary Church, Bajjodi. Welcoming the guests and the gathering, Fr Jocy Siddakatte OCD, pointed out that Naman Ballok Jesu has been able to make its presence due to the tremendous support it received from readers, sponsors and writers. The welcome speech was followed by a power point presentation on the path traversed by Naman Ballok Jesu, the monthly magazine of the Carmelites, in the last eight years. The PPP also gave a brief account of the feedback of eminent personalities on the relevance of this magazine.

Deccan Herald Chief Reporter Mr. Ronald Fernandes was the guest of honour. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Ronald Fernandes stated that, “the Media needs an alert audience or the readers who speak out on any important issue presented in a magazine or on e-media. The views expressed by the public or the readers will surely give extra boost to the issue raised in the magazines”.

Daya Victor Lobo, renowned artist and proprietor – Akaar, gave away the prizes to the winners of Prakrati kalakrati Puraskar-2016. Another event that formed part of the ‘programme was presenting the NBJ Yuva Prathibha Puraskar 2016. All the three top nominees were called on the stage and felicitated with a bouquet and memento. A Short video was shown on the screen about their achievements. Later Mavis Rodrigues announced that Nihal Henson Tauro is the winner of Yuva Prathibha Puraskar 2016. He was honoured with a shawl, fruits, bouquet memento and 25,000 cash prize for his stupendous achievements in the singing field. This award was sponsored by Mavis Rodrigues in her childrens name – ‘Amulya Aakash’

Fr. Provincial also congratulated the earlier Editor Fr Stephen Pereira and the New Editor of Naman Ballok Jesu Fr. Jocy and his team for popularising the monthly magazine and encouraged them to continue the good work they have been doing in the last eight years.

Provincial Superior Fr Charles Serrao, Mr. Ronald Fernandes, Fr.Pius James, Fr Joe Tauo, Superior St Joseph’s Monastery, Mevis Rodrigues, and Fr. Jocy Siddakatte were on the dais.

Soon after the stage programe Kala kutam members staged a drama “Sallio” written by Fr. Jocy Siddakatte and directed by John M. Permanur. Each and every member of the audience sat without moving for 2 hours of the drama enjoying every bit of the dialogues that were merged with meaningful social message.

Manu Bantwal compeered the programe and Fr. Ivan D’souza proposed the vote of thanks.