Kani Kani Kantha 2025” – Udupi Edition Held at Anugraha

Udupi, Oct. 4: The “Kani Kani Kantha 2025” storytelling competition (Udupi Edition) was held at Anugraha Pastoral Centre on Saturday, October 4, at 2:30 p.m.

The programme began with a prayer led by Fr. Ivan D’Souza. The event was graced by Mr. Leslie Arouza, Director of the Family Commission, and Fr. Praveen Tauro, President of Daiji Dubai, Mangalore Unit.
Fr. Ivan D’Souza, Editor of Naman Ballok Jesu, welcomed the guests of honour and participants. The competition was inaugurated by Mr. Leslie Arouza, who also addressed the gathering.

Around 25 children participated, presenting impressive and heartfelt storytelling performances. The competition was judged by Dr Rayan Mathias and Mrs. Laveena Fernandes. Winners were felicitated by Mr. Leslie Arouza, Fr. Ivan D’Souza, and Fr. Praveen Tauro. Mrs. Jenitha Fernandes compered the programme and the vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Nanu Marol Thottam, Ex-convenor of Daiji Dubai.

Winners of the Udupi Edition

Category 1 (KG – 1st Std):
First: Shaunit George Soares, Udupi
Second: Rian Neil Pinto, Santakatte

Category 2 (7th – 10th Std):
First: Sianna Almeida, Thottam
Second: Ancita Lewis, Sasthan
Third: Briona Andrea D’Almeida, Thottam

Category 3 (11th – 17 years):
First: Aashnan D’Souza, Rarappady, Karkala
Second: Robin Pinto, Kallianpur, Udupi
Third: Alvisha D’Mello, Udupi

Category 4 (18 years & above):
First: Melita D’Almeida, Udyavar
Second: Nathan Pinto, Udupi
Third: Anitha Pinto, Karkala