Riyadh: Aangann Konknechem celebrates fifth anniversary
Media Release
Riyadh, Apr 16: Aangann Konknechem Riyadh celebrated its fifth anniversary with 'AKR Fest' and Easter celebration at Samha Farm Dariya, Riyadh on Friday April 12.
The celebration started with a prayer by Alfred Fernandes, Sirsi. Veera Barboza, Shirva spread the Easter message of true love of Our Savior. The Word of God was read by Janet D’Souza, Mudarangadi.
The chief guests of the day were Anil Flossy Albuquerque and wife, Kevin Muriel Nazareth and wife, Udupi and Gerald Mary D’Souza and wife, Mudarangadi. The chief guests along with the president of AKR Arun D’Souza, Palimar inaugurated the AKR Fest by releasing the balloons and the souvenir of five memorable years christened ‘Udev’ .
President Arun D’Souza welcomed the sponsors and guests and thanked the Konkani people. He also thanked the organizers, Saudi Konkan Association Riyadh (SKAR), Saudi Konkan Youngsters (SKY) Dammam and United Konkan Catholic Association (UKCA) Jeddah for their support.
AKR secretary Roshan Lobo, Bondel gave a brief report of the programmes and achievements of the organization during the last five years.
The guests were entertained to some scintillating music, dances, clowns and magic show. Alisha Corderio, Venur and Alita D’Souza, Mangalore sang some melodious songs.
Stevina D’Souza, Palimar, Caron Reena D’Souza, Mudarangadi and Ashmitha D’Souza Ranipura danced to foot-tapping numbers.
Megha Riya delighted the gathering with a brilliant Bharatnatyam performance and also played the keyboard.
Voice of Arabia fame Roshan Philip Rodrigues Madantyar, Bendur /Jeddah and Shallet D’Silva, Bendur/Udupi were present on the occasion. Roshan Philip sang the title song “Sangeethacha Lahrani” of his next CD.
During the evening session kids as well as the adults had a gala time in the swimming pool. Men and women played volley ball as the crowd cheered.
It was a memorable and fun-filled day which was appreciated by all. The fest started with hot breakfast and later on was followed by a sumptuous lunch.
Anil Flossy Albuquerque and family gave gifts to all the children.
The AKR Fest was hosted by Saritha Navin D’Souza, Palimar and the vote of thanks was proposed by AKR secretary Glen Roshan Lobo, Bondel.
Aangann Konknechem Riyadh is a non-profitable organization involved in promoting Konkani culture and language through various programs in Riyadh. It has also conducted several programmes to help the youth to promote their talent ever since its inception in 2007. The association has been helping the poor for their educational needs and also involved with several charitable institutions in Mangalore. It made history in Saudi Arabia by hosting the Konkani talent hunt show in the Kingdom ‘The Gulf Voice of Mangalore’, allowing avid singers to flourish and to entertain an eager audience.