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Mangaluru, July 22 : The 30th Poetica Kavigoshti was held on Monday 03rd June 2024 at Little Flower Higher Primary School, Bajpe along with the distribution ceremony of free books, stationery and toys to the school children, in the school hall.  

The ceremony was presided over by Dr. Lilly Pereira, Provincial Director of Bethany Institute, Mangalore Province. Poetica Admin Mr Naveen Pereira, head of the local convent  Sr. Florine Jyothi, school headmistress Sr. Prefilda were present on the stage as the chief guests. Teacher Mrs. Anita Saldanha welcomed everyone.  The ceremony was inaugurated by lighting a lamp.  

Mr. Naveen Pereira explained the basic purpose of the distribution of writing books, stationery & toys to school children.  Sister Dr. Lilly Pereira, Regional Director of Mangalore Province of Bethany, who presided over the programme was honoured. Dr. Sr. Lilly Pereira delivered the presidential speech and wished good luck.

The poetry session was moderated by Mr. Raymond D'cunha Taccode. Poets like Mrs. Lavi Ganjimath, Mr. Edward Lobo, Mrs. Merlyn Mascarenhas, Mr. Alwyn Pinto, Mr. Naveen Pereira, Mr. Jossy Pinto and Mrs. Preetan Pereira recited their poems.

There after writing books, stationary and toys were distributed to the students. Mr. Naveen Pereira was felicitated on behalf of the school, commemorating his contribution to  the school children.  The head teacher of the school  Sr. Prefilda thanked everyone.  Ms. Delsey D'Souza compered the programme.