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CONCOCTIONS 2022
Guardian Angel Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Curchorem - Goa, organized its 3rd All Goa Cocktail And Mocktail Competition under the title “CONCOCTIONS
2022" on 27th September 2022 in view of International World Tourism Day. The event centred around the UNWTO 2022 theme “Rethinking Tourism”.
The event was sponsored by “TINTO’’, a premium cashew and coconut feni) brand manufactured by Adinco Distilleries, and supported by Tropicana, Mathieu Teisseire, Fairfield by Marriott, Club Mahindra, Azaya Beach Resort, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Goa Resort, Oscar Hospitality Concepts and other well-wishers.
The Chief Guest for the day was Respected Shri. Abhishek Dhania (IPS), Superintendent of Police, South Goa, while the Special Guest for the day was Shri Nilesh Cabral,Hon'ble MLA and Minister for PWD, Environment, Law and Judiciary. The Guest of honour was Shri. Evencio Quadros, Founder and CEO, Autotech LTD.
Other dignitaries present at the event were V. Rev. Fr. Mateus Fernandes. Provincial Superior of Goa Province - Society of Pilar and Chairman of Xavierian Educational Society, Mr. Solomon Diniz Managing Director of Adinco Distillery, Chef Avinash Martins (renowned chef and owner of Cavatina restaurant, Rev. Fr. Jerry Vaz, Local Superior of Savordem Local House, Rev Fr. Walter Miranda, Manager of GAIHMCT, Rev Fr. Romeo D’ Silva, Local Superior Elect of Savordem Local House and Professor at Pilar Theological College, Rev. Fr. Joquim Rebello, Principal of GAIHMCT, Dr. Rohit Sarin, Vice Principal and HOD of GAIHMCT, Dr. Jesmina Braganza,, Chairperson, CurchoremCacora Municipal Council, Mrs. Clementina Fernandes, Ward Councillor, and Shri Girish Chodankar, Ex-president of GPCC,
The event started at 9:30 am with a welcome speech by Rev. Fr. Joaquim Rebello , Principal of GAIHMCT. The participants from various colleges and Higher Secondary Schools competed in Mocktail making and Cocktails making competitions. respectively. A total of 22 students took part in this competition.
The Stage all set for "Concoctions 2022"
Mr. Solomon Diniz, MD, Adinco Distilleries shared a brief history about feni and appreciated the work of many feni distillers who are trying to keep the feni culture alive. He also appreciated the work done by Mr. Lawrence, the Head Distiller at Adinco Distilleries for the last 18 years. He concluded his address exhorting the young mixologists to keep the feni culture alive.
Goa’s renowned world famous Chef Avinash Martins was invited to demonstrate a dish infused with feni. Chef Avinash expressed his love for Goan cuisine and urged youngsters to support the local vendors, promote local ingredients and to be simple and creative. Chef Avinash's passion for food was vivid while cooking; he named his creative dish as “Prawns Who Drank Feni” ,a simple Goan-style prawn curry with a slight twist of feni presented in a coconut shell.
In his address , Shri. Abhishek Dhania (IPS), Superintendent of Police, South Goa, who was the Chief Guest for the day, spoke about great scientist Micheal Faraday and how his innovation, considered as small innovation by other scientists, helped the world today. He emphasized on the importance of participation, creativity, and competitions as it gives an opportunity to create a masterpiece.
Shri. Nilesh Cabral also shared his piece of advice on how such competitions, opportunities and any creative enterprise can be beneficial.
Shri. Evencio Quadros shared his different views on entrepreneurship and offered to help any upcoming entrepreneur on a public platform.
The competition was judged by a panel comprising well-known mixologist Mr. Pierson Fernandes (Head of European Bartending School in India), Mr. Prashant Argnur, (Brand Developer for Mathieu Teisseire) and Mr. Sachin Hargi (Brand Manager for Tinto feni by Adinco Distilleries). The results were declared and prizes, mementos and certificates were handed over to the winners by the dignitaries.
In the cocktail making category, 1st place was bagged by Mr. Manju Mussenavar (Agnel Institute of Food Craft and Culinary Sciences, Verna), 2nd place by Mr. Sniden Fernandes (Rosary Higher Secondary School, Navelim), 3rd place by Mr. Josten Almeida (Guardian Angel Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Curchorem) and the most entertaining bartender in the Cocktail Competition Category was awarded to Miss. Josecia K Jose (Goa University).
In the Mocktail making category, 1st place was bagged by Mr. Melburn Botelho (St. Xavier Higher Secondary School, Mapusa), 2nd place by Mr. Hayatt Sayad (St. Alex HSS, Curtorim), 3rd place by Mr. Xavi Mascarenhas (Rosary HSS, Navelim and the most entertaining bartender in Mocktail competition was awarded to Mr. Eduardo Mascarenhas (St. Alex HiSS, Curtorim)
The Cultural events included dances, orchestra, live music, Indian and Oriental Cuisine. Dr. Rohit Sarin (Vice-Principal and HOD, GAIHMCT) proposed the vote of thanks. The event concluded at 4.30 pm by playing the Guardian Angel IHMCT Anthem.
