Media Release
Ireland, Dec 12: Konkans Ireland celebrated Christmas 2024 in elegance at Bonnington Hotel Dublin on December 7. Christmas committee comprised Mark/Helen Castelino, Deepthi Sequeira, Brian/Monica Mathias, Joel/Renita Carlo, Claudius/Zenita D’Souza, Preetham/Jevita Lobo, Ashok/Rechel Pinto, Benita Lobo and Nisha Furtado led by Jacintha D’Costa Furtado. Preparations were in place since few months for the astonishing celebration of Christmas 2024.
The hard work and efforts of Christmas committee was paid off when every member participated had an amazing evening at Bonnington Hotel.
Konkans Ireland Christmas celebration started with the welcome speech by committee leader Jacinta D’Costa Furtado. Nisha Furtado and Rishon D’Souza were the energetic masters of the ceremony.
They started the event with dance moves followed by grand entry of dynamic Christmas committee, angels, elves, couples and Santa Clause. After the welcome dance, committee members sang the Christmas carols melodiously. Ava, Dale, Kevin, Zion, Shawn, Jack, Grace, Thea and Gia performed the Christmas song dance.
Meaningful Christmas message was delivered by Fr Suresh. Deepthi Sequeira conducted the games to 6 to 12 years old, teen boys and girls, couples and table Christmas riddles. Prizes won by 6-12 years: Miguel Suaris, 13-18 years boys: Chris Tauro, 13-18 years girls: Anya D’souza, Carols Puzzle group game Roman D’Souza & team, couple game saree ramp walk Hensel D’Mello, couple ramp walk Sandeep/Leena Quadras. 14 prizes won from spot Christmas riddles.
Christmas committee members learnt the line dance moves from line dance expert Deepthi Sequeira since few weeks before the day and led the crowd to Christmas songs line dance. Hotel staff joined in this enthusiastic line dance too.
To refill the burnt calories 3 course delicious dinner was served by amazing hotel staff. During the dinner, Konkan’s Ireland Nostalgic treasured memories over the year’s slideshow created by Monica Mathias was played.
There was Kuswar sale and Raffle ticket sale was held before the start of the event. Kuswar sale fundraising towards the Humanity, Belman. Delightful kuswar disappeared within no time.
Christmas tree ornaments, card and wreath competitions were held, judged by Savitha D’Souza and Naomi depending on creativity. 1st prize for Christmas card won by Rolen D’Souza, 2nd prize Shawn Pinto. Tree ornaments 1st prize: Dane Pinto, 2nd prize: Zion D’Souza. Wreath making 1st prize: Zenita D’Souza.
Raffle Winners: 1st hamper: Sandeep/Leena Quadras, 2nd hamper: Preetham/Jevita Lobo, 3rd hamper: Gyalien Suaris, 4th hamper Nisha D’Souza 5th hamper and 6th hotel voucher won by Sheldon Tauro, 7th hotel voucher won by Claudius/Zenita D’Souza. Santa Clause distributed the chocolate goodies to children 0-18 years.
At the end Jacintha Furtado thanked each and every one for their active participation in making Christmas 2024 a memorable one. Committee selection for 2025 was held. Token of gratitude distributed to Ava, Jack, Rishon, Ethan and Anil D’Souza.
DJ H1ghsky with Anil D’Souza rocked the dance floor with energetic songs. With Baila dance, lively and joyful Christmas celebration was added to the history.