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St Aloysius Institutions hold MOSCHENI ART FEST

January 20, 2024

Mangaluru: On the occasion of the birthday of Br. Antonio Moscheni, St Aloysius Institutions organized MOSCHENI ART FEST on January 16, 2024, at 9.30 am in Sahodaya Hall.

The event began with the ribbon-cutting of the art exhibition by Mrs. Silvana Rizzi from Italy, where the students of Aloysian Institutions and Karavali Chithrakalachavadi artists displayed their art. Mrs. Rizzi then unveiled a drawing on the theme “Women of All Shades are Beautiful.”.

During the Fest, a painting competition was organized for the Aloysians in various categories. Students from St Aloysius College (Autonomous), St Aloysius College of ITI, St Aloysius College of B.Ed., St Aloysius PU College, St Aloysius High School, St Aloysius Primary School and St Aloysius Gonzaga School participated in great numbers.

This event was graced by the presence of the Rector of St Aloysius Institutions, Rev. Fr Melwyn Joseph Pinto, Rev. Dr Leo DSouza, Director of the Laboratory of Applied Biology, Italian guests Mr. Alberto Pessani, Mr. Simone Tangorra (Mayor of Stezzano), Mrs. Christina Modolo, and Dr Nicolo Biavardi, staff coordinators Mrs. Vidya Kumari, Ms. Reema Krishna Jalihal, and Mr. John Chandran, members of staff, and students.

The “Documentary on Br. Antonio Moscheni” was released at the formal function held in LCRI Hall at 3 p.m. This event was graced by all the Italian guests: Mrs. Silvana Rizzi, Mr. Alberto Pessani, Mr. Simone Tangorra, Mrs. Christina Modolo, and Dr Nicolo Biavardi, Rector of the College, Rev. Fr Melwyn Joseph Pinto, Principal of the College, Rev. Praveen Martis SJ, Finance Officer Rev. Fr Vincent Pinto, and Rev. Dr Leo DSouza, directors of various blocks, staff, and students.

The program began with prayer, a welcome dance, and lighting the lamp, followed by a release that was a glimpse of a documentary. Mrs. Vidya Kumari gave the welcome speech; Mrs. Silvana Rizzi and Fr Principal addressed the gathering. Mrs. Silvana Rizzi, Mr. Simone Tangorra, and Mrs. Christina Modolo were honored for their immense contributions.

The results of the Painting competition were announced by Mrs. Archana Yashodhar. After the presidential talk by Fr Rector, there was a screening of the 40-minute documentary. The program was compered by Dr Mona Mendonca, Department of History.