The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Alto Porvorim, in collaboration with the Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Margao, Goa, organised a ‘Petul’ programme for schools of Tiswadi Taluka on 29th October 2026 at Lok Bhavan, Dona Paula, Goa.
A total of 37 students of Std. 12 Arts and Commerce from Our Lady of the Rosary Higher Secondary School, Dona Paula, participated in the dance performance, along with students from 10 other schools, making it a participation of 11 schools in all.
The dance performance was choreographed with the guidance of Miss Ketaki and coordinated by Tr. Sucheta Pai, with the assistance of Tr. Deepa and Mr. Menino. The students performed to the Konkani songs provided by the Konkani Bhasha Mandal through their ‘Shaani Masti’ DVD.
The programme was witnessed by Principal, Sr. Manisha Parmar.
A memento was presented to the school by the Goa Board Secretary Ms. Cynthia .
The school expresses its heartfelt gratitude to President Sir Serafino, Madam Ratnamala Divkar, Sir Mangaldas and Dr. Purushottam Verlekar of the Konkani Bhasha Mandal for their valuable guidance, encouragement and support. We sincerely appreciate this wonderful opportunity given to our students to showcase their talents on the prestigious stage of Lok Bhavan.
The vibrant dance performance reflected the students’ talent, coordination, artistic skills and, above all, their love for dance and the Konkani language. It was indeed a memorable and enriching experience for the students, providing them with a wonderful platform to celebrate and promote Goan culture and Konkani heritage.
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