Mangalore :

After successfully completing two years of the ‘Inter-Parish Wilfy Rebimbus Konkani Singing Competition’ in memory of Konkani legend Wilfy Rebimbus, Jeppu parishioners are once again back this year with the third edition of the competition.

The competition is organised by Jeppu parishioners every year in memory of Konkani singing legend Wilfy Rebimbus who was born and brought up in Jeppu and also contributed his services in a significant way to the parish and the entire Konkani speaking community spread across the globe.

This competition has two-fold purposes, says Fr Nelson D’Almedia, parish priest of Jeppu. First, to pay homage and revere the memory of the late Wilfy Rebimbus, and secondly to raise funds to meet the educational and medical needs of the less fortunate parishioners. ‘Jeppu Parish Welfare Fund’ started in 2011 has reached out to many needy people till date. “We have given Rs 1,89,000 as charity from this fund for various needs of our people,” Fr Nelson said.

For the last two years Cordel parish has been taking home the prestigious Wilfy Rebimbus Memorial trophy. Approximately around 1,000 Wilfy fans have been witnessing this unique competition. This year the qualifying round for this inter-parish contest will be held on November 3 at 3 pm in Maria Jayanthi Mandir, Jeppu and the grand finale will be held on November 17 at 5.30 pm at St Joseph’s Church grounds, Jeppu.

Speaking to daijiworld, parish priest Fr Nelson D’Almedia has appealed to all Wilfy fans to come forward and be a part of this celebration as an honour to the great singing legend, who throughout his life contributed his talent to the good causes in society.

Daijiworld is the official media partner for this event.

For any further queries, contact Laveena D’Dias on 9901189195 or Pamela Santos on 9880332911.

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / DaijiWorld.com / Home> Top Stories / Media Release / Mangalore – October 30th, 2013