Mangaluru: Poetica Kavigoshti 44 and the distribution of free shoes, socks, and toys for school children was grandly organised on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at Rosa Mystica Higher Primary School, Kinnikambla, under the initiative of the Poetica poets.
This was the first-ever event of its kind in the school’s history. The programme began with a prayer song and a welcome dance performed by the students. Teacher Poornima welcomed the gathering.
The ceremony was inaugurated by lighting the lamp under the presidentship of Dr. Sr. Lilly Pereira, Provincial Superior of the Bethany Congregation, Mangalore Province. The chief guest for the occasion was Sr. Leena Pereira, Head of the Local Rosa Mystica Community. Poetica President and programme convenor Poet Naveen Pereira, Suratkal was honoured during the event. Journalist Ganesh Adyapady, School Correspondent Sr. Rose Leeta, PTA Vice President Namitha S., and Headmistress Sr. Veena Aranha were present on the stage.
Later, under the chairmanship of Vijaya Karnataka journalist Ganesh Adyapady, the kavigoshti was held. Poets Irene Mendonca Cascia, Sabitha Fernandes Derebail, Jacintha Mascarenhas Derebail, Edward Lobo Tokkottu, and Poetica President Naveen Pereira Suratkal recited their poems. Edward Lobo Tokkottu entertained the audience with mimicry.
Headmistress Sr. Veena Aranha presented mementoes and honoured all the poets. Teacher Preetha Lobo anchored the programme, and Assistant Teacher Sr. Navaneetha proposed the vote of thanks.
After the stage programme, shoes, socks, and toys were distributed to all the school children. The joy on the children’s faces made the atmosphere feel heavenly and left the audience spellbound.