Media Release
Doha, Sep 11: If there is one thing that is very much common among all the Mangaloreans spread across the globe, then it should be Monthi Fest. The birthday of Blessed Virgin Mary which is celebrated with blessing of the new corn and family meal is one of the hallmarks of Mangalorean Catholic community. Monthi Fest is the celebration of family bonds, filial relationships and a feast which makes us aware that we are very much part of the nature around us and it brings us closer to Mother Nature.
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), the premier forum that unites Mangaloreans living in the oil-rich country of Qatar has also been in the forefront of preserving and nourishing culture. It is with this motto and with the intention of enhancing fraternal bonds among the Mangaloreans, MCC has been celebrating feast of Nativity every year with the sharing of new corns, the first fruits of the nature through annual Novem Jevann. But what makes this Novem Jevann special is that MCC members and well-wishers come together and prepare food for over 600 people. MCC’s Novem Jevann is today very much part and parcel of annual calendar of every Mangalorean in Qatar.
As has been the custom in the past, MCC will be celebrating the feast of nativity at 5.30 pm in the Al Ghazal Club here on Friday September 14. The highlight of the evening will be the sharing of the blessed corn and partaking in the home-cooked meal, as a family. There will also be a cultural programme showcasing the exceptional talents of MCC members and promoting the culture and traditions of native land and Mother tongue Konkani.
Melwyn Dcunha
Young entrepreneur, philanthropist and inspirational chairman of Mangalore Catholic Cooperative (MCC) Bank Melwyn D’Cunha will be the chief guest of the evening while Fr Anand Castelino, the spiritual director of Qatar Konkani Speaking community will be the guest of honour on the occasion.
MCC will also be felicitating Eucharistic Ministers of Mangalorean origin who have been rendering selfless service at the Holy Rosary Church here also Excelling in Academics and Sports.. MCC has also announced that they will be picking two lucky winners at the evening celebration who will get a return Jet Airways ticket to any sector in India from Doha.