Dubai: Byndoor Association Celebrates 22 Fruitful Years


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Dubai, Feb 5: Byndoor Catholic Association (BCA), considered to be one of the first regional associations formed in UAE, celebrated its 22nd anniversary in a grand manner at Antakshari Hall, President Hotel, Karama here on Friday February 3.

The programme commenced at 12:15 pm with prayer song and Bharatanatyam dance from Sheya Gras and Shaina Gras.




































































Joseph Mathias, managing director of Merit Freight Systems, Dubai was the chief guest for the occasion. Walter Nandalike, editor-in-chief of Daijiworld, Dayan D’Souza, Daiji Dubai and Eric D’Souza, president of Karaval Milan, Nanu Marol, Konkani writer and Stephen Cornelio, businessman were the honorary guests.

BCA honorary president Rudolph Pereira and BCA president Salvadore Nazareth welcomed the dignitaries on stage. BCA secretary Dinesh Gras read out the annual report of BCA and also spoke about the future aims and plans of the association.

Chief guest Joseph Mathias in his brief address congratulated BCA and all parishioners in UAE for keeping unity for the last 22 years. Dayan D’Souza, Walter Nandalike and Nanu Marol too lauded BCA and the parishioners for their unity and said that BCA was one of UAE's second senior association. Eric D’Souza wished all the success to BCA on 22nd anniversary.

Committee members for 2012 – 2013 who were elected in a recent meeting.   

Salvadore Nazreth – Adviser
Francis Rebello- President
Felix Nazreth – Vice President
Dinesh Gras – Secretary
Miller Rodrigues – Joint Secretary
Dolphie Nazreth – Treasurer
Flevy Lobo – Joint Treasurer
Charles Reberio – Auditor
Ronald Nazreth and Ashok Dias - Cultural Secretary


They were called upon the stage for oath-taking and the entire gathering wished the newly formed committee members grand success in their future endeavours.

Various cultural programmes were presented. The entire entertainment programme was organised under the leadership of BCA cultural secretary’s Rony Byndoor and Ashok Dias.

Rony Byndoor, the most popular singer in Dubai, along with talented singers Miller Rodrigues, Gretta D'Souza and Jessy Nazareth rendered various Konkani songs and performed non-stop baila dance.

Young sensation Goldina D'Souza provided the background music for the entire programme, supported by James Fernandes.

Several breathtaking dances and songs were performed by young kids for Bollywood songs. Arvin Dias, Benita Moteiro, Melvin Lobo, Fomina Louis, Shaina Gras, Shea Gras, Carol D’Souza, Claren D’Souza, Riyola Santhis Rochel Saldhana, Nikitha, Anitha D’Souza and Vinitha Bhatiya won the hearts of the audience with their performances. Ashok Byndoor, Dinesh Gras and Kiran Lobo enacted rib-tickling skits, jokes and country dance which had the audience thoroughly entertained.

Spot questions were conducted by Roshni Gras. BCA newly-elected president Francis Rebello felicitated all the performers who entertained the gathering. Well-known singer Gretta D’Souza and noted keyboard player Goldina D'Souza were felicitated by president Salvodore Nazreth and thanked for their continuous support.

BCA committee member Archie Fernandes delivered the vote of thanks. The entire programme was compered by BCA co-treasurer Shaila Gras.

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  • Asha Corda, Mumbai Shirva

    Tue, Feb 07 2012

    A well organized BCA, nice to see you all my colleage mats.keep it up guys.. All the very best.

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  • walter, byndoor

    Mon, Feb 06 2012

    thanks to all BCA member

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  • anil byndoor, byndoor

    Mon, Feb 06 2012

    this is the power of byndoorean,s .....all the best ..

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  • TOUSIK AHAMED TARAPATI, BYNDOOR/Dubai

    Mon, Feb 06 2012

    WELL DONE BCA.NICE TO SEE YOU ALL

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  • Kiran Lobo, Byndoor Uppunda

    Mon, Feb 06 2012

    All the artists did a very good job, Perfect Doctor Ordered Tonic for a Perfect Friday.Wahhhhh....Its seams to be all the 140 crowed enjoyed with Tonic thought the program. What a Performance and control over the entire program. special mention of Shaila Grass her aggressive and clarity in dialogue delivery of her MC. Wonderful dance by kids ,Konkani songs and non stop baila from Rony & Team . rib-tickling skits, jokes from A(Ashok) D(Dinesh )K(kiran ). And wonderful support by all Byndoorieans ,our guests & Daijiworld Team. Truly enjoyed Superb. I would like to request all participants to show same support in coming programs. Heartly Congratulations to Mr.Salvadoor & team. Long live BCA
    kiran Uppunda

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  • flevylobo, Byndoor/Dubai

    Mon, Feb 06 2012

    On behalf of the President of B.C.A. Mr.Slavador Nazareth, I would like to thank Mr. Walty sincerely for all the efforts put in by him and by providing us a better platform and for making this event a grand success. Wishing you good luck too.

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  • salvador nazareth, byndoor thane dubai

    Mon, Feb 06 2012

    THANKS for evry one what they done for us two BCA God bless all of you

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  • zainul abidin, byndoor

    Mon, Feb 06 2012

    A well organized program, good crowd. Thanks to Secretary Mr. Dinesh Gras for your efforts in uniting a Byndooreans for this wonderful event. All skits, dances were really mesmerising. Good singing from Ronny & team. The whole program was beautifully and efficiently compered by Shaila Gras.
    Thanks to All

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  • Dinesh Gras, Byndoor(Dubai)

    Sun, Feb 05 2012

    My sincere thanks to all Byndooreans for making this event a grand success by accepting our invitation whole heartedly . You have shown your love, affection and respect for your own Byndoor Catholic Association by attending this wonderful event. I request you to be united always for good cause. Let us work together like one Byndoor family
    I would like to thank all guests, each and every member of BCA, all participants and well wishers. Special thanks to Mr.Ashok for your efforts to give good entertainment program.
    Long live BCA

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  • Ashok Dias, Byndor / Abudhabi

    Sun, Feb 05 2012

    A well organized program, good crowd. Thanks to Secretary Mr. Dinesh Gras for your efforts in uniting a Byndooreans for this wonderful event. All skits, dances were really mesmerising. Good singing from Ronny & team. The whole program was beautifully and efficiently compered by Shaila Gras.
    Thanks to All.

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