A group of Goan youth have not only won an interstate cultural competition in Belagavi, but also won the hearts of the people in the green city.
Shivsanskriti Dhol Team from Usgao won the ‘Tal Jallosh-2022’ competition on Sunday, beating teams from North Karnataka and Southern Maharashtra region. The team won a hefty prize money of Rs 1.11 lakh and the winner’s trophy.
Organised by Belagavi (North) MLA Anil Benake, the competition was held at the Sardar High School ground here.
The Usgao team comprising youngsters gave a dazzling performance on the dhol, tasha and halgi, drawing applause and appreciation from the crowds.
Their performance also made judges at the competition rise from their chairs and tap their feet to the rhythm of the instruments.
Upasana, a young girl from Usgao, who won the title of Tal Jallosh-2022, was honoured with the award of ‘Outstanding Drummer’.
