Mangaluru: Konkani Manyata Divas was celebrated at Lourdes Central School on 19th August, 2023 with great enthusiasm. The programme began with a prayer song sung by the Konkani learning students. SanjanaDSilva of class VIII highlighted the importance of Manyata Divas.The students sang a melodies Konkani song “Konkani Ulloi’. 

Principal Rev. Fr. Robert D’Souza in his message congratulated all the students learning Konkani as third language. He also encouraged students to take part in various Konakni programmes and make our language rich.80 students who are learning Konkani in class VI, VII and VIII were present for the programme. 

Principal, Vice Principal Belita Mascarenhas and Anitha Thomas gave away the prizes to the students who won in the Konkani Quiz Competition. It was a day of joy for all the Konkani learning students as they participated in the programme.  Erica Fernandes and Thea Lobo of class VIII compeered the programme. The programme was organized under the guidance of Konkani Sir Ivan Mascarenhas.