Media Release 

Chicago, May 19: The Mangalorean Konkan Christians Association has announced the celebration of “Konkan Fest – 2007” on July 07, 2007 at 5:00 p.m., at the Courtland Square Recreation Hall, 8909 David Place, Des Plaines, IL 60016. This program will consist of Singing Competition, Fancy Dress Competition and Food Competition.

Singing competition and Fancy Dress competition will consist of four age groups – 1-6  years; 7-11years; 12-17 years and 18 years and above. The Food competition will consists of following categories: Appetizers, Main dish items, and Desserts. For further information please contact Vissia D’Souza, Chairperson of Konkan Fest committee at 847-406-1885/847-561-1979 or Mark Rodrigues, MKCA Secretary at 773-784-7228.  Last day for submitting entries for all the competitions is June 30, 2007. 

MANGALOREAN KONKAN CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (MKCA), USA Proudly Presents

The Konkan Fest – 2007

On July 07, 2007

Inspired by grand success of the past year’s Konkan Fest and on popular demand to convene the same, we are here to present another Fest.  All the Konkan lovers are invited to participate in this unique cultural extravaganza!  

We have arranged the following competitions to present this grand cultural show:

·       Singing competition for children and adults:  Solo, Duet and Group

·       Fancy dress competition for children and adults:  Solo, Duet and Group

·       Food Competition

The group categories for singing and fancy dress competitions are as follows:

• Children: (a)  0-6 yrs old

                        (b) 7-11 yrs old

(c)    12-17 yrs old

• Adults:  18 yrs and above.

In addition to above, there will be impromptu singing, skits and jokes.

Admission:  Children - $12.00 and adults $18.00

For further details, please contact the chairperson Vissia D’Souza, 1565 S. Falcon Dr., Libertyville, IL 60048, at 847-406-1885 or 847-561-1979 or the members of MKCA, USA or visit our website mkcausa.org.

All contestants shall register their entries for the competition by June 30, 2007

Here is the list of our future Events:

·       Annual Picnic: July 28, 2007

·       Monthi Fest: September 8, 2007

·       Christmas Around the World – November, 2007

·       Nathal Fest:  December 23, 2007